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KU partners with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, uses grant to assess COVID-19 response

Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, a team from the University of Kansas Center for Community Health and Development (CCHD) has partnered with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and other community organizations to study the COVID-19 response in the county, according to… more

New national hospital ranking recognizes six Kansas City-area facilities

An national hospital ranking index released Tuesday by the Lown Institute measured hospitals across the U.S., recognizing six Kansas City-area facilities for their work. The index scored from three categories, seven sub-components and 42 detailed metrics to provide a unique… more

Missouri receives COVID-19 aid donation of PPE from Republic of Korea

In June, Missouri received a shipment of 60,000 nitrile and latex gloves from its sister state of Jeollanamdo Province, Republic of Korea to assist in the response to COVID-19, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Economic… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas travelers on mandatory quarantine list for three states

This week three eastern states in the U.S. have added Kansas to the COVID-19 quarantine list for visitors entering the state, according to reporting by KMBC 9 News. The new requirement means that Kansans hoping to go to New York,… more

New limit on lawsuits against businesses in Missouri after governor signs bill

On July 1, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill as part of a business-backed effort to control the number of lawsuits against businesses in the state. This new law concerns lawsuits seeking money for injuries or other harm caused… more

Missouri governor signs bill to increase penalties on violent crime

On Monday Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced he is signing a bill that will up the penalties for violent crime. The bill makes a handful of changes to the state’s criminal law, including no probation for certain violent offenses, adding… more

UM System rural broadband plan to be unveiled Wednesday

The UM System Broadband Leadership Team will host a live public webinar Wednesday to introduce the University’s plan that will bring broadband to Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, according to a Monday news release. A live, public webinar titled "Bringing… more

Millions from Missouri’s COVID-19 fund to be used on expanding K-12 educational opportunities

Missouri will draw out $55 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund to expand educational opportunities for students and address two key challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented for K-12 education, , according to a Monday news release from the… more

Sprint 5G service is deactivated, T-Mobile moves customers to its network

After formally completing the sale of Boost, Virgin and other Sprint prepaid networks to Dish, T-Mobile is bringing Sprint 5G to an end. The move is one in a long list of issues that need sorting out in the wake of… more

Coping with COVID: U.S. surpasses 3 million cases

Depending on whether one sees increasing case counts as a step toward herd immunity or an indicator of failed efforts to control the spread, new figures from worldometers.com reflect a milestone for the U.S.: As of today, the nation has… more