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Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State News March 23, 2021 - 12:22 am

Kansas’ 6th correctional facility employee dies of COVID-19

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Originally published by Kansas Reflector on March 22, 2021: TOPEKA — A 54-year-old corrections officer […]

Community Voices March 21, 2021 - 6:00 am

Syed Jamal: Recent spike in violence against Asian Americans deserves national action (Column)

by Syed Jamal

“I feel compelled to raise my voice in solidarity with the majority of Americans who are concerned with improving the seemingly worsening racial relations at this difficult time in our history, amid a historic pandemic,” Syed Jamal writes.

Health March 19, 2021 - 9:20 am

Lawrence and Douglas County: Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

by Lawrence Times

As vaccination information in Douglas County continues to develop and change, The Lawrence Times will keep the community updated here — in what we hope can be a singular source of all pertinent information.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State News March 15, 2021 - 11:47 pm

Kansas poised to make COVID-19 vaccines available to another 600K residents

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday the state was a week away from advancing to the next phase in the rollout plan for COVID-19 vaccines, and expressed optimism that Kansans soon could resume their pre-pandemic lives.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector; file
State News March 14, 2021 - 2:30 pm

Kobach teamed up with Wichita businessman to sell COVID-killing device. An investigation found no validity to their claims.

by Jeremy Fassler and Nia Yancopoulos, Kansas Reflector

There is also no public evidence that Sarus Systems is “close” to bringing any jobs to Kansas, as the CEO claimed to legislators in September.

Health March 10, 2021 - 11:58 am

Times Twitter poll: Most respondents still want to stay home as COVID-19 restrictions loosen

by Lawrence Times

Just for fun, the Times polled Twitter followers Tuesday following the announcement from the county that, effective today, restrictions related to COVID-19 would be loosened a bit.

Screen capture by Kansas Reflector
Health March 9, 2021 - 1:52 pm

Norman says Kansas won’t ‘over liberalize’ by rolling back COVID-19 restrictions

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Originally published by Kansas Reflector on March 9, 2021: TOPEKA — After 412 days of […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Business March 9, 2021 - 10:17 am

Douglas County expands gathering limit to 50, removes operating hour restrictions on restaurants and bars

by Conner Mitchell

Starting Wednesday, bars and restaurants in Douglas County will no longer be subject to restricted […]

James Gathany/CDC
Health March 8, 2021 - 4:19 pm

CDC: It’s OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family if no risk for severe disease

by Laura Olson, Kansas Reflector

Originally published in Kansas Reflector on March 8, 2021: WASHINGTON — People who are fully […]

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