TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday discussed the state’s response efforts to the coronavirus outbreak in Norton County, as well as gave an update on coronavirus in Kansas.As of Wednesday afternoon, the 71,785 positive cases of coronavirus statewide. That number includes 57,988 recoveries and 900 deaths.Reno County Health Department also reported 336 positive cases in Norton County, including 63 recoveries and one death.Gov. Kelly said when she learned of the outbreak on Friday, she told the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to provide resources to help mitigate...…TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday discussed the state’s response efforts to the coronavirus outbreak in Norton County, as well as gave an update on coronavirus in Kansas.As of Wednesday afternoon, the 71,785 positive cases of coronavirus statewide. That number includes 57,988 recoveries and 900 deaths.Reno County Health Department also reported 336 positive cases in Norton County, including 63 recoveries and one death.Gov. Kelly said when she learned of the outbreak on Friday, she told the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to provide resources to help mitigate...WW…

Posted: Oct 8, 2020 / 02:20 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 8, 2020 / 02:28 PM CDTLAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – KU Athletics announced Thursday football head coach Les Miles tested positive for coronavirus.“Today, I was notified that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am beginning the isolation process at my home and will continue to fulfill my head coach responsibilities remotely,” Miles said in a statement. “Although I will not physically be able to attend practice for the time being, I will be using the technology available for remote working to stay connected during staff meetings, meetings with...…Posted: Oct 8, 2020 / 02:20 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 8, 2020 / 02:28 PM CDTLAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – KU Athletics announced Thursday football head coach Les Miles tested positive for coronavirus.“Today, I was notified that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am beginning the isolation process at my home and will continue to fulfill my head coach responsibilities remotely,” Miles said in a statement. “Although I will not physically be able to attend practice for the time being, I will be using the technology available for remote working to stay connected during staff meetings, meetings with...WW…

Posted: Jul 20, 2020 / 03:14 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 20, 2020 / 06:16 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly gave details Monday on the two executive orders she’s signing regarding school in the fall.One of those executive orders is to .As of Monday afternoon 22,265 positive cases of coronavirus were reported across the state. That includes 308 deaths and approximately 12,491 recoveries.Gov. Kelly started the news conference by announcing eight Kansans died over the weekend, marking over 300 coronavirus-related deaths in the state.She then went on to describe the two executive orders...…Posted: Jul 20, 2020 / 03:14 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 20, 2020 / 06:16 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly gave details Monday on the two executive orders she’s signing regarding school in the fall.One of those executive orders is to .As of Monday afternoon 22,265 positive cases of coronavirus were reported across the state. That includes 308 deaths and approximately 12,491 recoveries.Gov. Kelly started the news conference by announcing eight Kansans died over the weekend, marking over 300 coronavirus-related deaths in the state.She then went on to describe the two executive orders...WW…

Posted: Jul 14, 2020 / 05:53 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 14, 2020 / 10:13 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced Tuesday he’s filed criminal charges against Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins. This follows an investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.Kagay in April.  by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office after allegations that he  when voting in the 2019 general election.The investigation was delayed significantly due to the coronavirus shutdown, Kagay said. But his office maintained constant contact with the sheriff’s office and received...…Posted: Jul 14, 2020 / 05:53 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 14, 2020 / 10:13 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced Tuesday he’s filed criminal charges against Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins. This follows an investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.Kagay in April.  by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office after allegations that he  when voting in the 2019 general election.The investigation was delayed significantly due to the coronavirus shutdown, Kagay said. But his office maintained constant contact with the sheriff’s office and received...WW…

Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:25 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:30 PM CDTLANSING, Kan. (KSNT) – Three Lansing Correctional Facility employees have tested positive for coronavirus, Kansas Department of Corrections Secretary Jeff Zmuda announced Tuesday. These are the first positive cases within a KDOC facility.The employees that tested positive include a man in his 20s and two women in their 40s.KDOC said it’s in contact with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The two departments have implemented the following steps:“With a virus that moves and changes as quickly as the...…Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:25 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:30 PM CDTLANSING, Kan. (KSNT) – Three Lansing Correctional Facility employees have tested positive for coronavirus, Kansas Department of Corrections Secretary Jeff Zmuda announced Tuesday. These are the first positive cases within a KDOC facility.The employees that tested positive include a man in his 20s and two women in their 40s.KDOC said it’s in contact with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The two departments have implemented the following steps:“With a virus that moves and changes as quickly as the...WW…