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Kansas lawmakers pass bill to limit governor’s authority, extend emergency declaration

Government & Politics

Kansas lawmakers pass bill to limit governor’s authority, extend emergency declaration

One lawmaker described the legislation as “the most extreme example of a compromise” he’s seen.
March 16, 2021, 7:46 PM
Rolling average for new COVID cases increases again as KC metro adds more than 130 cases

Coronavirus

Rolling average for new COVID cases increases again as KC metro adds more than 130 cases

Kansas City’s Boulevardia cancels a 2nd year in a row because of COVID, looks to 2022

Entertainment

Kansas City’s Boulevardia cancels a 2nd year in a row because of COVID, looks to 2022

March 16, 2021, 2:21 PM
Kansas expanding COVID vaccine eligibility next week. 600,000 people will qualify

Coronavirus

Kansas expanding COVID vaccine eligibility next week. 600,000 people will qualify

Kansas GOP targets low-performing schools in fight for in-person learning. Dems push back

Government & Politics

Kansas GOP targets low-performing schools in fight for in-person learning. Dems push back

Need a COVID test in Missouri? Worlds of Fun and Kansas City Zoo will play host

Coronavirus

Need a COVID test in Missouri? Worlds of Fun and Kansas City Zoo will play host

March 15, 2021, 3:15 PM
Kansas lawmakers consider bill allowing counties to ignore state vaccine priorities

Coronavirus

Kansas lawmakers consider bill allowing counties to ignore state vaccine priorities

Kansas City metro adds more than 140 COVID cases as rolling average continues rise

Coronavirus

Kansas City metro adds more than 140 COVID cases as rolling average continues rise

March 15, 2021, 2:33 PM

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Little Red Hen, Kansas style: They won’t help pass COVID relief, but will help eat it

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EU regulator ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk

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EU regulator ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk

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Kansas City Public Schools teachers get COVID vaccinations as in-person classes resume in district

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Kansas City Public Schools teachers get COVID vaccinations as in-person classes resume in district

Kansas City Public Schools teachers get COVID vaccinations as in-person classes resume in district

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