KSHBKansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks at a press briefing on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Wichita.4:43 PM, Dec 28, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued an executive order extending temporary relief from a weeklong waiting requirement for residents who apply for unemployment benefits.The “waiting week,” according to Kelly’s office, is a required week of nonpayment that needs to be served on new benefit years.The executive order, signed by Kelly last week, temporarily waives that requirement for all claimants.“Kansans who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19...…KSHBKansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks at a press briefing on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Wichita.4:43 PM, Dec 28, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued an executive order extending temporary relief from a weeklong waiting requirement for residents who apply for unemployment benefits.The “waiting week,” according to Kelly’s office, is a required week of nonpayment that needs to be served on new benefit years.The executive order, signed by Kelly last week, temporarily waives that requirement for all claimants.“Kansans who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19...WW…

Lafayette Daily AdvertiserOne person has died because of Hurricane Zeta after they were electrocuted, according to officials in New Orleans, the first reported death during the storm. New Orleans EMS responded to a high-voltage electrocution fatality in the block of Palm Street, which is in the Gert Town area near Interstate 10 and Airline Highway. The death was reported on Twitter by New Orleans EMS.The person, whose identity was not released, died after touching a live wire, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a press conference. First responders had to wait for...…Lafayette Daily AdvertiserOne person has died because of Hurricane Zeta after they were electrocuted, according to officials in New Orleans, the first reported death during the storm. New Orleans EMS responded to a high-voltage electrocution fatality in the block of Palm Street, which is in the Gert Town area near Interstate 10 and Airline Highway. The death was reported on Twitter by New Orleans EMS.The person, whose identity was not released, died after touching a live wire, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a press conference. First responders had to wait for...WW…

First lady Teresa Parson also tests positiveFirst lady Teresa Parson also tests positive3:56 PM, Sep 23, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday afternoon.The announcement came a few hours after a spokesperson for the governor confirmed that first lady Teresa Parson had .Parson, 65, has displayed no symptoms and feels healthy, according to a statement from his office, while the first lady has minor symptoms."Needless to say, it's been quite a day ...," Parson said in a video posted on social media Wednesday...…First lady Teresa Parson also tests positiveFirst lady Teresa Parson also tests positive3:56 PM, Sep 23, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday afternoon.The announcement came a few hours after a spokesperson for the governor confirmed that first lady Teresa Parson had .Parson, 65, has displayed no symptoms and feels healthy, according to a statement from his office, while the first lady has minor symptoms."Needless to say, it's been quite a day ...," Parson said in a video posted on social media Wednesday...WW…