COVID-19
Lawrence Homeless Shelter Wants to Build a Village of Tiny Homes
To curb COVID-19 infections among the homeless population, a Lawrence-based shelter and KU professor step up to fill the gap.
Nick’s Picks | Pandemic Threatens School Openings, College Football Season and City Jobs
President Trump has declared Kansas City a COVID-19 hotspot, raising questions about school reopenings, college football and jobs at City Hall.
Looking for Love During a Pandemic
Online dating is surging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s some advice on how to pursue romance remotely.
Tenant Issues Are Also Race Issues, Organizers Say
Local tenants’ rights group KC Tenants say their fight for tenant rights is also a fight for racial equity.
Nick’s Picks | Prepping for Primary Election Day in Kansas City
Here’s a guide to Primary Election Day in the Kansas City area.
Considering Homeschooling? Here’s What You Need To Know
More families are considering homeschooling as uncertainty mounts about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small Groups Are Forming ‘Quarantine Bubbles’ To Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
Quarantine bubbles can effectively limit the risk of contracting the coronavirus while allowing people to have much needed social interactions with their friends and family.
Kansas Education Board Rejects Governor’s Order to Delay K-12 School Reopening
The Kansas State Board of Education has rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order that would have delayed the start of K-12 schools by three weeks.
Tough Choices: Removing Parents From Nursing Homes During Pandemic
As COVID-19 rages in nursing homes across the country, families are making tough decisions about whether to leave loved ones in, take them out, delay the process or avoid them altogether.
curiousKC: Is COVID-19 Airborne? Definitive Answer Up in the Air
Scientists are still struggling to determine whether coronavirus can be spread via airborne aerosols.