“Flurona” Case Reported in Kansas, Days After 1st Case Reported in Israel January 6, 2022 7:30 am|An officials with the Fort Hays Medical Center reported Wednesday that a patient was in the ICU after…
COVID-19 Percent Positive Testing Rate Above 20% for 7 Days, the Highest Rate Since March 2020 January 3, 2022 12:00 pm|The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) indicate that the state now…
Winter Weather & COVID Surges Still Causing Widespread Flight Cancellations January 2, 2022 4:09 pm|By the Associated Press. Wintry weather combined with the pandemic to frustrate air travelers whose return flights home…
Hospital Capacity Once Again a Concern in Wichita Amid Latest COVID-19 Surge January 2, 2022 3:45 pm|By the Associated Press. Doctors are worried about hospital capacity in the Wichita area amid the latest surge…
Omicron Causing Increase of Hospitalizations Among Children December 30, 2021 2:09 pm|By the Associated Press. The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting…
COVID Surge Causing Increase in Hospitalizations Among Children December 30, 2021 2:09 pm|By the Associated Press. The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting…
COVID-19 Medication Available at Walmart, Sam’s Club in Kansas December 30, 2021 1:10 pm|Paxovid and Molnupiravir, two COVID-19 antiviral medications, will be dispensed at some Kansas-area Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.…
Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment Updates Isolation & Quarantine Guidlines December 30, 2021 8:15 am|The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance following the recent changes…
National Defense Authorization Act Signed into Law Includes Sen. Marshall’s Amendment Protecting Unvaccinated Service Members December 29, 2021 1:10 pm|The National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by President Biden. Included in the legislation was an…
Newton Police Officer Dies of COVID-19 Complications December 29, 2021 5:00 am|A patrol officer with the North Newton Police Department died Tuesday morning due to complications from COVID-19. 46-year…