Stories from Monday, March 30, 2020

The Kansas Department of Health and Environmental Services has updated number of COVID-19 cases in Kansas as of Sunday, March 29.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has added two new states to the quarantine list: Louisiana and Colorado. Previously, just certain counties in Colorado were included. This is effective for persons returning March 27, and moving forward...

USD 234 officials made some changes in meal distribution this week as they evaluate food service while schools are closed. According to district information, the district will be conducting two distributions this week. On Monday, each child was to receive four meals, while on Wednesday, each child will receive a total of six meals. Youth will receive the same amount of meals for the week but will pick them up over two days...

Terry Wisdom, 55 of Amoret, Mo., passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Cremation with private family graveside services to be held in State Line Cemetery, Trading Post, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wisdom family in care of Mullinax Funeral Home, (660) 679-0009. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com...

Howard "Carl" Francis, age 87, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Livestreaming of a Private Family Service will take place 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Individual respects and guest registry can be made from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Gerald Russell "Jerry" Miller, age 82, Pleasanton, Kan., passed on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home. A service to celebrate Jerry's life will be held at a later date. The family suggests contributions to the therapeutic riding New Horizon Ranch or the Pleasanton Church of the Nazarene, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...