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County In Rural Kansas Jailing People Over Unpaid Medical Debt
“You wouldn’t think you’d go to jail over medical bills”: County in rural Kansas is jailing people over unpaid medical debt
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Coronavirus infections slow in China as Apple becomes latest business casualty
The number of new coronavirus infections in mainland China fell below 2,000 on Tuesday for the first time since January, Chinese health officials said, although global experts warn it was still too early to say the outbreak is being contained.
Apple warns sales to fall short of target due to coronavirus impact
Apple Inc said on Monday that it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting both production and demand in China.
U.S. flies 338 Americans home from cruise ship, including 14 with coronavirus
More than 300 Americans who had been stuck on a cruise ship affected by the coronavirus were back in the United States on Monday, flown to U.S. military bases for two more weeks of quarantine after spending the previous 14 days docked in Japan.
Mississippi floods appear to hit peak with parts of Jackson under water
Floodwaters in central Mississippi appeared to hit their peak on Monday, potentially allowing the area around the state capital Jackson to avoid any casualties after the Pearl River reached its highest level in 37 years, officials said.
Yankton Chamber To Hold State Of Community Luncheon
The public is invited to the first State of the Community luncheon being hosted by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Garretson Man Accused Of Attacking A Norfolk Police Officer
Norfolk Police used a taser to subdue a Garretson, South Dakota, man after they say he resisted and attacked an officer.
One Month Left To Apply For SBA Federal Disaster Loans
Small Business Administration officials are reminding private nonprofit organizations of the upcoming deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan if affected by last year’s extreme weather and flooding.
Norfolk Man Taken Into Custody Following Alleged Assault
A Norfolk man was arrested Saturday after authorities said he assaulted a woman and refused to let her leave.
ACT Prep Course Available Next Month
A special course entitled “The ACT Prep Course” is being offered to interested juniors who plan to take the ACT exam in April or June.
Nebraska Sales Tax Revenues Continue To Be Strong
Nebraska collected more state tax revenue than expected last month.
Senate Passes Sports Betting Measure In South Dakota May Move Onto Ballot
The Senate has passed a measure that would let voters decide whether to allow sports betting in South Dakota.
More poverty, fewer federal dollars: Suburban Denver schools face hard choices about who gets cut off
As poverty grows along Denver’s borders, some suburban schools are finding they have fewer resources to serve a changing crop of students.
Democratic rivals tell billionaire Bloomberg: Let’s debate
Two U.S. Democratic presidential candidates said on Sunday they would welcome the chance to square off against billionaire Michael Bloomberg if he qualifies for the next debate in Nevada.
Pompeo blasts corruption, promotes U.S. business in Africa trip
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced corruption and touted American business on Monday during the second leg of an African tour in Angola, where the government is seeking to claw back billions of dollars looted from state coffers.
Woman tied to suspects in model’s death cuts deal with prosecutors
A woman with ties to the suspects in the slaying of a 24-year-old Las Vegas model whose body was found encased in cement has pleaded guilty, court records show.
SENATOR COTTON: CHINA REFUSING TO HAND OVER EVIDENCE ABOUT WUHAN BIOLAB
VIRGINIA GOVERNMENT REJECTS GUN BAN BILL AFTER DEMOCRATS DEFECT
K-State, Industry Experts Outline Criteria for Buying Bulls
For cattle producers, bull sale season has arrived.
Oklahoma Officials Announce Plans to Resume Execution by Lethal Injection
State officials including Gov. Kevin Stitt, Attorney General Mike Hunter and Department of Corrections (DOC) Director Scott Crow announced today that the state has found a reliable supply of drugs to resume executions by lethal injection.
INJURY ACCIDENT ON I-40 NEAR OZARK FRIDAY
One person airlifted from scene of single vehicle accident Friday near Ozark
Kansas Gov. Kelly Says Her Highway Plan Restores The State’s Roads Without A Tax Hike
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s transportation plan isn’t as bold as those that came before it.
Kansas Medicaid Expansion Blocked, Supporters Frustrated And Lawmakers Considering ‘Nuclear Option’
The Kansas legislative session began with what seemed like a done deal for expanding Medicaid. Gov. Laura Kelly and a top Republican senator had forged a compromise to offer health coverage for up to 130,000 low-income Kansans.
AG Derek Schmidt: 334 crime victims to receive support
The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board yesterday awarded financial assistance to 334 victims of violent crime at its February meeting, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.
Georgia Nursing Home Company Fined $100,000, Banned From Doing Business In Kansas For 10 Years For Failing To Protect Patient And Employee Personal Information
A Georgia nursing home company has been banned from doing business in Kansas for 10 years and fined $100,000 for failing to protect patient and employee records, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.
KDOT to Certify 20 Employees as Drone Operators
KDA Pet Animal Advisory Board to Meet February 19
The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Pet Animal Advisory Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, via conference call. This is a regularly scheduled board meeting.
Russia’s Lavrov, after Pompeo meeting, says felt more constructive U.S. approach
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week that he had felt a more constructive approach from Washington when it came to the U.S.-Russia strategic dialogue.
KELA Headlines for Monday, Feb. 17,2020
Headlines for Monday, Feb. 17,2020
WSU Tech Awarded $50,000 For Metallica Scholars Initiative
Indictment: Gun Deal in Parking Lot Went Badly for Felon
A Kansas City, Kan., man was indicted Thursday on federal charges of assaulting an undercover officer after she paid him $400 for a handgun, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Western Kansas Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 24+ Years
A registered sex offender living in western Kansas was sentenced Thursday to 292 months in federal prison on child pornography charges, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
KDOT To Certify 20 Employees As Drone Operators
Kansas Department of Transportation employees across the state will be certified as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial drone operators this Friday, Feb. 14.
Questions outnumber answers for generations of refugees as Afghan peace deal nears
A short drive from the heavily secured five-star Islamabad hotel where international VIPs will discuss the future of Afghan refugees on Monday, 20-year old Ahmed Khan Younis lives in a makeshift settlement where the houses are made of mud.
Two hospitalized in Phelps accident Saturday
Wolcott man charged with robbery, assault
Indictment: Gun Deal in Parking Lot Went Badly for Felon
A Kansas City, Kan., man was indicted Thursday on federal charges of assaulting an undercover officer after she paid him $400 for a handgun, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Rochester Pair Arrested in Alleged Canandaigua Home Invasion
Rochester Man Accused of Selling Heroin, Cocaine in Canandaigua
Georgia Nursing Home Company Fined $100,000, Banned From Doing Business in Kansas for 10 Years
A Georgia nursing home company has been banned from doing business in Kansas for 10 years and fined $100,000 for failing to protect patient and employee records, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.
Fire destroys Sodus home Friday
Barton GED Orientation Classes Begin March 9th
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class.
Company wants to transport sewer sludge from NYC to Wayne County
KDWPT, Humboldt High School Provide Safe Haven For Birds
Through a unique partnership, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and Humboldt High School have successfully created a safe haven for area birds that would have otherwise been displaced.
Manchester Supervisor Gallahan to Run for Kolb’s Assembly Seat
New York State PSC to Investigate Last Weekend’s Spectrum Outage
Almost All Vaping Flavors Would Be Banned Under Kansas Proposal
A proposal to ban all fruity and sweet vaping flavors in Kansas has upset both pro-vaping and anti-tobacco groups.
Wichita Bank Robber Did Not Get Far
A Wichita man pleaded guilty today in federal court to robbing a bank, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Registered Sex Offender Gets 50 Years On Child Pornography Charges
A registered sex offender who pleaded guilty to committing child sexual exploitation crimes while still on supervised release in a previous case was sentenced today to 50 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Boy hit by pickup in North Las Vegas dies at hospital
One of the two children hit by a truck in North Las Vegas on Friday afternoon has died, police said.
Man hospitalized after police shooting in south Las Vegas
One man was hospitalized Sunday after an officer-involved shooting in the south Las Vegas Valley.
Black History Program
The Fordyce Community Baptist Church will be celebrating Black History Month on Sunday, February 23, at 3:00pm.
