COVID-19
On Monday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the possibility that the state will need to backtrack on the four-phase Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas. Kelly says that if coronavirus cases continue increase, she will recommend that counties across…
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In Missouri, teachers in the public school system remain concerned about a return to in-person classes in the fall while COVID-19 numbers remain up. "We know that our classrooms are too small for social distancing, that our children are going…
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Those currently experiencing or soon facing unemployment in Missouri now have access to in-person services across certain areas of the state. While virtual services remain available to residents, several centers including some in the Kansas City area have reopened in…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next COVID-19 aid package Monday and assured there was backing from the White House after he and President Donald Trump's top aide met to salvage…
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Missouri has attained the dubious distinction of having the nation’s highest rate of growth in the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to new figures from a Web site tracking infection rates by state. As of Sunday, the Show-Me State…
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This week three of Kansas' largest school districts voted to resume classes after Labor Day. Kansas City Public Schools across the state line also plan to begin after Labor Day, though the district is pushing for an online start with…
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A study on mask usage conducted by Health Affairs, a healthcare journal, has shown it takes almost a month for the impact of mask-wearing to be seen. Right before the Fourth of July this year, a mask mandate was implemented…
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On Wednesday Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced that the state will use $1 million of its allotted COVID-19 relief funds on a new grant program for startups in Missouri. The grant program will financially assist co-working and incubator facilities with…
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The Federal Reserve Board announced Tuesday its intent to maintain the current schedule of prices for most payment services that the Federal Reserve Banks provide to depository institutions (priced services) in 2021, according to a Tuesday news release from the…
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The need for blood donations has not gone away despite blood drive cancellations in recent months. Demand for donors is high, and the American Red Cross has announced that for a limited time, they will test all donations for COVID-19…
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