Stories from Wednesday, March 18, 2020

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing new mandates Wednesday surrounding COVID-19, including travelers, close contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested. KDHE is now mandating 14-day home quarantine for Kansans who have:...

Fort Scott National Historic Site is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of Wednesday, March 18, at 12 p.m., the Fort Scott National Historic Site Parkstore and visitor contact desk area is closed until further notice. The upcoming Spring Civil War Encampment event will be rescheduled for a future date TBD...

Due to the threat of COVID-19, several agencies are closing their doors to the public and several events have been cancelled or postponed. As the week progresses, many other events and agencies may close to the public as well. This is a compilation of press releases the Tribune has received as of 5 p.m. Wednesday...