COVID-19
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) —The popular Missouri tourist town of Branson will require face coverings in most public places in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, despite the objections of many, including comedian Yakov Smirnoff. Meanwhile, Missouri set…
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A nationwide trial of an AstraZeneca vaccine is looking for participants in the Kansas and Missouri region to participate in a clinical COVID-19 vaccine trial. Regionally, the trial is looking for 1,500 participants and is being organized by the University…
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Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced a multi-year agreement under which UFEG films will be exhibited in AMC Theatres in the U.S., according to a Tuesday news release from AMC. The agreement includes at least…
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On Thursday last week Ascena Retail Group Inc. , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ascena is the parent company of seven different apparel brands including Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, and Justice. The company announced the same day a debt…
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The Kansas Insurance Department has sent out an alert to residents in the state after a wave of COVID-19 test billing inquiries and concerns. Confusion has arisen for many residents who are unaware of what they can and cannot be…
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Web searches for rural real estate properties has increased significantly since the start of 2020 as more and more people look to leave urban life in exchange for a change of pace and remote living. Visitors to websites that focus…
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While news of a canceled 2020 Kansas City Symphony performance season was disappointing for many, musicians with the symphony have found ways to continue engaging with students, teaching lessons virtually. Although these musicians are not performing, they are giving lessons,…
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Google announced Monday plans to keep employees working remotely through to summer 2021 after U.S. coronavirus numbers show that the virus likely won’t be going away in the near future. This decision will impact more than 200,000 full time and…
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In response to increased new coronavirus cases in the area, Dr. Allen Greiner, Wyandotte County’s Chief Medical Officer, issued a new health order Monday prohibiting public schools in the county from opening before Labor Day. The order was issued to…
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman addressed the issue of education in the state of Kansas and the plan moving forward for students in an interview with 41 Action News. Norman acknowledged that how to get…
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