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Coronavirus stay-at-home orders: What states have issued directives so far?

April 16, 2020

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders: What states have issued directives so far?

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the U.S., more than 300 million Americans in at least 42 states are being urged to stay home.

Kansas governor wins court battle over order limiting church gatherings to 10 people

April 12, 2020

Kansas governor wins court battle over order limiting church gatherings to 10 people

The state Supreme Court of Kansas ruled Saturday night in favor of Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat whose recent order limiting religious gatherings to 10 people because of the coronavirus outbreak was overturned by a GOP-led panel of state lawmakers, local media reported.

Kansas governor sues GOP lawmakers who reversed her limits on church gatherings during coronavirus

April 9, 2020

Kansas governor sues GOP lawmakers who reversed her limits on church gatherings during coronavirus

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is suing a Republican-led panel of state lawmakers after it overturned her executive order this week banning large gathering in churches in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Kansas GOP leads overturn of Dem governor’s limits on church, funeral attendance

April 9, 2020

Kansas GOP leads overturn of Dem governor’s limits on church, funeral attendance

A Republican-led panel of Kansas legislative leaders on Wednesday overturned an executive order by the state’s Democrat governor that called for attendance limits on church services and funerals amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Supreme Court upholds controversial traffic stop by police

April 6, 2020

Supreme Court upholds controversial traffic stop by police

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld a warrantless traffic stop by a sheriff’s deputy in Kansas that was conducted based on information that the car owner’s license had been revoked.

Moon-Walk bounce-house designer's massive secret car collection up for auction

March 30, 2020

Moon-Walk bounce-house designer's massive secret car collection up for auction

Appeared out of thin air.

Doctor, former Kansas governor says coronavirus patients 'doing better' in testing with anti-malaria drug

March 25, 2020

Doctor, former Kansas governor says coronavirus patients 'doing better' in testing with anti-malaria drug

Anti-malaria drugs -- like hydroxychloroquine -- which are being used to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients are showing positive results, former Kansas governor and practicing surgeon Dr. Jeff Colyer said Wednesday.

Kansas woman says husband died of coronavirus after belated test

March 24, 2020

Kansas woman says husband died of coronavirus after belated test

The wife of a Kansas man who died over the weekend of COVID-19 wrote about his suffering in anguished Facebook posts that describe how he went to two walk-in clinics and a hospital before doctors would test him for the coronavirus.

Kansas governor’s decision to close all schools sees GOP pushback

March 19, 2020

Kansas governor’s decision to close all schools sees GOP pushback

Kansas GOP lawmakers on Wednesday moved to limit their Democratic governor’s emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that they are an overreaction that is fueling panic and an unnecessary intrusion into people’s lives.

Kansas governor orders public schools to close for the rest of the school year

March 17, 2020

Kansas governor orders public schools to close for the rest of the school year

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that all public schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and classes will be held remotely.