A lesson in being careful what you wish for
While there is nothing funny about COVID-19, it's safe to say the varying reactions of politicians and health officials surrounding ...
Tag: covid-19
Federal money for KCI Airport
EDITOR: The Kansas City International Airport will receive federal money through theAirport Improvement Program (AIP). I received notification from U.S.Department ...
City by city COVID rules
The country is beginning its reawakening following its months-long battle with COVID-19. The federal government has decided it would be ...
Questions about Star’s deal with a non-profit
Tax dodge, anyone? Anything goes at the Kansas City Star these days - our so it would appear. As the ...
Businesses can reopen but with tight guidelines
Platte County Health Department Board of Trustees has voted to end a stay-at-home order on May 3. The change means ...
A tribute to heroes
Acts of kindness abound, even during the stress of a global pandemic due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Some "sign gypsies" ...
Stay busy with gardening while you’re at home
Here are some pointers to think about before going out and buying those plants. I write about this every year ...
All stay at home orders get extended
Last week, the stay at home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic were extended at the state, region and county ...
Summer school may be more important than ever
Park Hill is changing the way it will roll out summer school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "We value summer school ...
Restarting the diesel
Someday we will be able to brag to our grandchildren about restarting an economy. The stories will be glorious. I ...
The politics of staying at home
It was a little under two months ago when we as a group all decided to work from home/stay at ...
Platte County may get millions in relief dollars
Half of $12 million total would go to KC Platte County could be getting a total of $12 million in ...
Grains of salt and putting a sail in the wind
I'm no doctor so don't take my word for it, but the can of Pepsi and four Reese's peanut butter ...
To re-open or not to re-open?
EDITOR: How should we decide if the economy should be reopened ASAP, or if we should continue waiting for testing, ...
Meals for medical workers
Members of the Sons of the American Legion Post 318 of Parkville took some time to deliver meals to the ...
Bill Nigro’s battle with COVID-19
Who doesn't have the coronavirus blues lately? And frankly, I'm not sure which is worse; worrying if you get it ...
Platte County Health Department Board of Trustees via telephone conference.
Public meeting of the Platte County Health Department Board of Trustees being held via telephone conference during COVID-19
Platte County Commission meeting
Platte County Commission meeting. Agenda items include the purchase of KN95 personal protection facemasks and PPE surgical style masks to ...
Revenues for county were lagging before ‘stay at home’ order
The April numbers are in and they don’t necessarily paint a bright picture. Through the first one third of 2020, ...
