Omicron deals another blow to strained schools
The St. Louis Park Public Schools in suburban Minneapolis held in-person learning all semester, with no school closures for COVID-19 infections despite the spread of the delta variant.
December 2021
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NFL’s Week 15 winners, losers
The Week 15 slate was reduced because of COVID-19 outbreaks, with three games postponed to Monday and Tuesday. Still, there were some key outcomes from Sunday’s games, even if only one team clinched a playoff spot.
SPORTS ON TV
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, December 22 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1 p.m. ACCN — Texas A&M-CC at Notre Dame 3 p.m.
Crimson Tide has advantage for playoff
As the latest COVID-19 wave runs rampant through the country and mocks the ability of sports to power through without significant disruption, leave it to Nick Saban to be one step ahead of the game. With the College Football Playoff semifinals looming in 10 days, Saban revealed Monday night that more than 90 percent of Alabama’s football players have received their booster.
Ezeagu, Bradford come up big for K-State
LINCOLN, Neb. — First it was Kaosi Ezeagu's turn and then Davion Bradford's.
KWEC hosting holiday-themed STEM event
Fort Hays State University will be putting on a STEM themed holiday event scheduled for Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The event will be put together by the university’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center.
Nursing homes seek regulation
As the pandemic rages on and a workforce crisis continues, nursing home advocates want Kansas lawmak ers to start regulating nurse staffing agencies, claiming price gouging amid supply and demand imbalances.
Charlotte Ann Werth
HAYS - Charlotte Ann Werth, 84, Hays, died Monday, December 20, 2021 at her home. She was born June 29, 1937 on the family farm east of Munjor, the oldest daughter of Clarence and Helen (Windholz) Herl.
Robert Lyn “Rick” Allaman
Robert Lyn “Rick” Allaman, 75, Hays, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at HaysMed. He was born February 18, 1946 in Goodland, the son of John Francis “Jack” and Ellen Blanche (Rains) Allaman.
Elaine Fleenor Moyer
OVERLAND PARK - Elaine Fleenor Moyer, 65, of Overland Park, KS passed away December 19, 2021. Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 a.m.