Blood donors needed to keep supply strong amid COVID-19 outbreak (May 14, 2020) — In times of need, people come together to support one another. The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets. As COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation. But bl...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2020 DODGE CITY, Kansas—The City of Dodge City will remain in Phase 1 of the plan to reopen city-owned facilities and operation for an additional two weeks, beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. This decision was made in response to Governor Kelly’s announcement that she had revised her Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas, to include a Phase 1.5. “I want to re...
Josh talks with Dr. Trotter, the Physician Advisor to the Ford County Health Department, about the rise in Covid 19 cases in Ford County. It will also be posted here and on our website. https://soundcloud.com/josh963/ford-county-kansas-covid-19-update-april-17-2020...
Small businesses impacted are encouraged to view the information provided by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. US CHAMBER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: OUR AREA DOES QUALIFY (67801)- The U.S. Chamber unveiled its Save Small Business Initiative to address the immediate needs of the small business community, mitigate closures and job losses, and mobilize support for long-term recovery in the w...
Dr. Dierksen updates about the continuing education program. For more details visit usd443.org, or call the hotline at 620-371-1023 [audio mp3="http://www.swksradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/USD-443-Continuing-education-Update-3-31-2020.mp3"][/audio]...
Mar 28, 2020 As part of ongoing efforts to limit the spread of novel coronavirus in Kansas, today Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order 20-16, making Kansas the 22nd state in the nation to institute a temporary, statewide stay-home order. It will exist in conjunction with the Kansas Essential Function Framework for COVID-19 response efforts and will take effect at...
March 24, 2020 Lisa Knoll 620.765.7080 [email protected] U.S. 400 to close from U.S. 50 to U.S. 56 in Ford County Crews will be replacing the beam on the Marshall Road bridge over U.S. 400 in Ford County on Thursday and Friday, March 26-27. The U.S. 400/Dodge City bypass will close from U.S. 50 to U.S. 56 and the Marshall Road bridge over U.S. 400 will be reduced to one lane with traff...
Governor Laura Kelly signed today executive orders #20-10, #20-11, #20-12, and #20-13, as part of her administration’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The safety and well-being of Kansans is my top priority,” Kelly said. “During these trying times we need essential services to continue to function to secure our public safety and health. We also need...
As the Corona Virus continues to spread MANY events across the state have been canceled or postponed. We will be doing our best to keep this list updated for you. If an alternative date has been announced we will post it here. Dodge City Lenten Lunches - Canceled Family Outdoor Recreation Banquet March 21st - Postponed TBA HorseTheif Reservoir Spring Market Jubilee BBQ Contest - Postponed...
The Kansas State Department of Commerce announces today that applications are being accepted for the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program. ReConnect is a USDA program that furnishes loans and grants to fund the costs of construction, improvement or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. As with the f...
