Business and Government


Kansas applications for $130 million in grants opens Wednesday

TOPEKA (Kansas Office of the Governor) – Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas businesses to participate in the application process for more than $130 million in grants to support businesses affected by the pandemic and enable companies to expand broadband access… more

Blue Valley school board to independently decide return-to-school criteria

OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV5) - After nearly two hours of public comments, the Blue Valley school board decided they will determine the criteria to use when deciding if schools can be in-person instead of virtual when students return this fall.… more

Coping with COVID: Many steps needed for accurate COVID-19 test results

WASHINGTON (AP) — A widely used coronavirus test is under scrutiny this week after federal health officials warned that it could deliver inaccurate results if laboratory technicians don’t follow the latest updates from the manufacturer. The Food and Drug Administration’s… more

Attorney general visits Kansas City Wednesday to discuss Operation LeGend

Several high-ranking law enforcement officials gathered in Kansas City Wednesday to discuss Operation LeGend and to provide an update on the operation’s progress and effectiveness. Those in attendance included U.S. Attorney General William Barr, U.S. Deputy FBI Director David Bowdich,… more

Johnson County health officials advise virtual-only for school openings

JOHNSON COUNTY, KS (KCTV5) - Johnson County is in the "Red Zone" when it comes to reopening schools, news unwelcome by most parents looking for students to return to in-person learning. It means remote learning is now the only recommended… more

Arrowhead Stadium to have reduced capacity of 22% for 2020 season

The Kansas City Chiefs have finalized plans at Arrowhead Stadium for fans attending games this football season. The Chiefs have announced that they are reducing capacity to 22% this season, the change influenced by new guidelines established by the NFL.… more

Kansas governor places hold on evictions, foreclosures

TOPEKA, KS (KCTV5) – The governor of Kansas has put a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures. The executive order by Governor Laura Kelly prohibits any foreclosures or court proceeding until September 15. Kelly noted the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to… more

IRS reopens registration for stimulus check

BATON ROUGE, La. (Nexstar Media Wire) — If your family felt the $1,200 stimulus payment didn’t stretch far enough, you may be in luck. On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service announced it would reopen the registration period for federal beneficiaries… more

New child ID system offered in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Missouri Police Department - Kansas City Police are using a new system to help find children in the event they go missing. Dozens of families took advantage of the new EZ Child ID system when police rolled it… more

Dem. House committee calls for emergency hearing from USPS

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — The Democratic-run House is demanding that leaders of the U.S. Postal Service testify at an emergency oversight hearing Aug. 24 on mail delays. The development comes as concerns grow that the Trump White House is trying… more