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Government policies, COVID-19 affect Easter service celebrations
BY TREVOR PFEIFER For much of the religious community in Hays, Easter Sunday is a time for family, friends and fellowship. It is a holy…
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Ellis County reports 1st COVID-19 positive case
The Ellis County Health Department released information Thursday that the county saw its first case of the coronavirus in a local patient. Last week, the…
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Norman ‘so angry’ with adults, has softer touch with children
By Sherman Smith Tribune News Service TOPEKA — The state’s top health official has fielded questions from policymakers, legislators, news reporters and even children. But…
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Q&A: Why did the recommendation on wearing face masks change?
By Catherine Marfin Tribune News Service After months of maintaining that healthy people didn’t need to wear masks in public to prevent the coronavirus, the…
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New data suggest U.S. coronavirus death toll may not be as high as feared
By Noah Bierman and Noam N. Levey Tribune News Service WASHINGTON — Public health experts say information about the spread of the novel coronavirus through…
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War over Easter: Kansas lawmakers revoke Gov. Kelly’s order limiting church gatherings
By Jonathan Shorman, Amy Renee Leiker and Michael Stavola Tribune News Service TOPEKA — Kansas Republican leaders on Wednesday revoked Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s order…
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Unemployed unleash frustration with failures of claims system
By Sherman Smith and India Yarborough Tribune News Service TOPEKA — Kansas Department of Labor secretary Delia Garcia pleaded for patience and understanding during a…
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Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services stay open for victims during stay-at-home orders
BY ISABELLE BRAUN For people who experience domestic or sexual violence, the stay-at-home orders put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 have trapped…
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Dairy farmers dumping milk, ask grocers to remove limits on sales
By Sherman Smith Tribune News Service TOPEKA — Dairy producers, forced to dump milk as the shuttering of schools and restaurants disrupts the supply chain,…
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