SPECIAL: KDHE issues new mandates for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested - Mar. 19, 2020
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing new mandates today surrounding COVID-19, including travelers, close contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested. KDHE is now mandating 14-day home quarantine for Kansans who have: · Traveled to...[More]
SPECIAL: Confirmed case of Coronavirus in Linn County - Mar. 19, 2020
Linn County has its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The testing has been confirmed through the KDHE laboratory in Topeka, KS. This person has been isolated to their home. The Linn County Public Health Department is working diligently to identify and contact individuals...[More]
SPECIAL: County institutes changes to lessen possible virus impact - Mar. 18, 2020
Tisha Coleman, Linn County Health Department nurse administrator, informed the County Commissioners Monday that the COVID-19 virus has been considered a pandemic virus as of March 11. With that, she and Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet and others have worked to try to...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly announces Executive Order to Âtemporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures - Mar. 18, 2020
Governor Kelly on Tuesday announced Executive Order #20-06 to temporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures across the state in an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Due to negative economic impacts of COVID-19, Governor Kelly and her administration decided to take steps...[More]
SPECIAL: Kansas Department of Revenue outlines plan as offices prepare for temporary closure - Mar. 18, 2020
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Revenue cares about the safety and health of its customers and employees. For the remainder of the week, the Department is temporarily eliminating walk-in services at its larger driver’s license offices and only accepting scheduled appointments through http://getinline.kdor.ks.gov/webappt at the...[More]
SPECIAL: Social distancing can feel lonely. Here are five ways to maintain community during COVID-19 - Mar. 18, 2020
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., thousands of in-person gatherings are being canceled, including sporting events, parades, concerts and church services. For many, the CDC recommendations on social distancing can start to feel isolating. People...[More]
SPECIAL: County proactive on any potential coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - Mar. 18, 2020
County proactive on any potential coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak American Medical Response (AMR) Capt. Galen Anderson, Linn County Health Department Nurse Administrator Tisha Coleman and Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet all reported to the County Commissioners on their individual...[More]
Jayhawk, Pleasanton basketball represented on TRL All League teams - Mar. 18, 2020
The 2019-2020 TRL All League basketball teams were recently released, and both Pleasanton and Jayhawk had players on both the boys’ and girls’ teams. Pleasanton only had one girl make All League as Emma Sabine made the first team. Jayhawk also only had one girl make...[More]
Cox Motor Co., Inc., earns national award by Ford Motor Co. for superior service, customer satisfaction - Mar. 18, 2020
Cox Motor Co., Inc., is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2019 President’s Award by Ford Motor Co. The prestigious award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing in 2019, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. “Earning...[More]
Stabbing in Amoret results in charges filed - Mar. 18, 2020
A stabbing that occurred in Amoret, Mo., on Feb. 17 of two individuals resulted in the arrest of Kaylea Jo Turner, age 20, of Amoret by Bates County Sheriff’s Department deputies of Butler, Mo., and the filing of charges in the 27th Judicial Circuit Court in Bates County. Case...[More]
