COVID-19

Kansas City Health Department closes U-Haul location following mask violation

On Tuesday, the Kansas City Health Department closed a U-Haul location in the metro after reported complaints that employees and customers were not following the Kansas City, Mo. mask order. Following two complaints made, the health department visited the location,… more

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

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

Coping with COVID: Kansas sees biggest seven-day jump in new cases

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP Wire) — Kansas on Monday reported its biggest seven-day increase in novel coronavirus cases since the pandemic began as the total number exceeded 35,000. The state Department of Health and Environment said Kansas had another 1,282 confirmed… 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

K-State to reduce capacity during 2020 football season

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State received approval on Monday from the Riley County Commission to open Bill Snyder Family Stadium to approximately 25 percent capacity this fall for Wildcat football games.  During a work session at Monday's meeting, commissioners reviewed K-State's plan to… more

Four more job centers open in Missouri

Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development - Missouri Job Centers across the state continue to reopen to help displaced workers find meaningful employment. The Lebanon, Florissant, Hannibal, and Joplin Job Centers opened to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 12.… more