TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Local school boards in Kansas will be allowed to reopen elementary, middle and high schools in mid-August as they normally would, despite a surge in coronavirus cases in the state.  The…

Gov. Laura Kelly asked for our minimal cooperation Monday in an effort to open schools safely come September.  The request for students, teachers and staff to wear face masks, take their temperatures daily and routinely…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly issued an order Monday requiring masks and daily temperature checks in the state’s K-12 schools, setting some coronavirus-inspired rules that are stricter than guidelines adopted by the…

Gov. Laura Kelly’s order to delay the opening of schools until after Labor Day surprised USD 257 Superintendent Stacey Fager. “We’ve been gearing up, getting ready to start the school year,” he said. “The positives…

Kansas schools will not open until after Labor Day, Gov. Laura Kelly said in a press conference this afternoon. Kelly said she plans to issue an executive order Monday to delay the opening of schools,…

Allen County commissioners gave their stamp of approval on the wearing of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at their meeting Tuesday. Gov. Laura Kelly had issued the statewide mandate last week. Individual…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued an executive order on Tuesday that will require the state to track foster children’s progress in school, shortly after having vetoed a similar bill last…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas set a new record Monday for its worst two-week spike in reported coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, prompting its Democratic governor to issue a stern public warning meant to…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas reported another big increase in confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, capping its worst two-week spike since the pandemic began and coming as a statewide mask mandate from the governor took effect.…

Woodson Countians will not be required to adhere to an executive order mandating that folks in public must wear protective masks. Gov. Laura Kelly, citing new health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, issued an executive…