Tuesday there were 18 people hospitalized at NMC Health for COVID-19, a number that while stable has trended higher in recent weeks. That, along with an active case number that increased by 58 cases to 239 for the Harvey County Health Department has healthcare workers bracing for what comes next — the omicron variant.
Kauffman Museum’s current special exhibit will close Jan. 9 with a special presentation by area high school students.
“Flurona.” The name conjures images of cheap cable horror flicks – think “Sharknado” – but flu-COVID dual infections are real. More cases are likely.
REDDING, Calif. – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials have concluded that a destructive fire last summer was started by electrical lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
NEWTON - Leonard L. Searl, 80, died Saturday (January 1, 2022) at the NMC Health in Newton, KS.
NEWTON - Harley M. Oursler, 73, of Newton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Newton Medical Center due to Covid, he fought hard to get back home to his loved ones but covid won.
SEDGWICK - Janice Deann Napper, age 83, of Sedgwick, KS, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. She was anticipating the joy of meeting Jesus.
OMAHA, NE - Preceded in death by parents, Wayne and Ruby Groen. Survived by husband, Willard Thomas Tyrrell; sons: Brian Tyrrell (Melissa), John Tyrrell (Brody Page), Tony Tyrrell (Dan Gartin); grandchildren: Cole, Trista, Thomas and C.J.; sisters, Waynetta Abbott (Alan) and Marlea Merrill (Max); brothers, Ron Groen (Rhonda) and Daryl Groen (Carol); many other loving relatives.
Brian G. Rousseau, 46, died December 28, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital.
BURRTON — Burrton High School freshman Cam Schmidt put up some Wilt Chamberlin-type numbers in the first quarter, but had to settle for Kobe Bryant or LaBron James-type numbers in the final three quarters, leading the Charger boys to a 69-40 win over Argonia in nonleague play Tuesday at Burrton.