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University of Kansas Health System update
Doctors at the University of Kansas Health System changed up the program Tuesday morning.
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of infectious diseases, got his COVID-19 vaccine on air to show people the whole process.
In terms of patient numbers, doctors at KU Health were treating 58 people with acute COVID-19 infections Tuesday. Of those, 26 were in the intensive care unit and 20 on ventilators.
Sixty-eight patients are in recovery stages.
Live entertainment venues get lifeline in latest stimulus bill
Owners of entertainment venues struggling due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic say they see the light at the end of the tunnel with the new stimulus package.
It includes a $15 billion "Save our Stages" allotment to support such businesses during the pandemic.
Big New Year's Eve parties canceled, but venues still find ways to celebrate
Just like every other holiday in 2020, New Year's Eve is going to look a little different.
Popular Kansas City destinations for NYE, such as Union Station, are changing their plans to ring in 2021 safely.
Kansas governor waives 'waiting week' for jobless benefits
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly extended an executive order Monday that waives a nonpayment "waiting week" for all unemployment benefits claimants.
Kansas City-area residents still struggling to find jobs during pandemic
The Full Employment Council is helping Kansas City residents who are still unemployed find the right fit. The organization offers job resources such as resume review and practice interviews.
Kansas governor to receive COVID-19 vaccine shot Wednesday
Kelly is expected to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday as part of a larger effort in Kansas to vaccinate public officials to ensure state government can continue to operate amid the pandemic.
KCFD chief: Firefighters should be in COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1 distribution
Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Chief Donna Lake says firefighters should be included in the first round of COVID-19 vaccine distribution given the high percentage of medical calls to which they respond.
Lake said 76% of her department's calls are medical in nature, which makes her firefighters "patient-facing" personnel and therefore qualified to receive the vaccine.
Councilman questions Overland Park CARES Act money disbursements
Some City Council members in Overland Park are questioning the city's disbursements of CARES Act funding. They argue that giving the money to charities and other organizations who then give to people in need causes unnecessary expenses in administrative fees.
KCMO's Meals on Wheels sees dramatic spike in need
Organizers at KCMO's Meals on Wheels said their number of deliveries has increased 700% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the pandemic, the nonprofit was taking 50 meals to seniors on a weekly basis. Now, they deliver 400 meals weekly.
Prairie Village's Blue Moose to remain open
A Prairie Village restaurant credits community support, help from its landlord and expected funds from the new stimulus package for motivating its owners to stay open.
Blue Moose Bar and Grill will not close on Dec. 31 as it had previously announced.
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