Although the Morrill Public Library is currently closed, the librarians are pleased to be able to offer a wide selection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, movies, and music through their digital library services.
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The Big Kansas Road Trip is being rescheduled to the fall due to the emergency situation of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Like almost all of the athletes he coached through the end of January at Highland Community College, Jered Ross was an African-American on a campus where more than eight in 10 students are white, but it rarely concerned him.
John Calhoon has officially filed to seek a new term as Atchison County Sheriff.
The governor's "Stay Home" order has some Kansans wondering what's essential and what's not.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic currently impacting all states, including Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture strongly encourage all land owners and managers to voluntarily reduce the number of acres that they intend to burn t…
The Brown County Sheriff's Office has partnered with two local businesses to deliver care package to the elderly and at-risk in Brown County.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Kansas and Missouri small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package providing emergency assistance to the American people, businesses and health care providers amid the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The package…
Thank you for the outpouring of support for the hospital staff and providers. Your thoughtfulness and kindness are very appreciated during this very challenging time in our state, our country and the world. The staff and providers have enjoyed the drinks, food, cookies and appreciate your prayers.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been providing unprecedented flexibility to labs and manufacturers to develop and offer COVID-19 tests across the U.S. The FDA’s regulations have not hindered or been a roadblock to the rollout of tests during this pandemic. Every action the FDA has …
Each of us can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease …
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has added two new states to the quarantine list: Louisiana and Colorado. Previously, just certain counties in Colorado were included. This is effective for persons returning today, March 27, and moving forward.
Today, March 28, 2020 Governor Kelly issued Executive Order No. 20-16, establishing a statewide Stay Home order effective 12:01 AM Monday, March 30, 2020 to remain in force until rescinded, April 19, 2020 or until the statewide state of disaster emergency proclaimed on March 12, 2020 relatin…
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.
The Brown County Clerk’s office has announced a new filings for this fall’s election.
In a time of uncertainty, concern for safety and worry about the future, many local people, businesses and organizations are stepping up and reaching out to the community.
Brown County Humane Society, 2393 Mallard Rd., Hiawatha, KS, 785-742-1976, email: brcohs66434@yahoo.com. Please come out and see all the super wonderful dogs and cats that are available for adoption. The more that can find a home, the more space we have to save more!
A 37-year-old Hiawatha man was arrested after he led police on a 30-mile chase in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
New rules for state and local governments to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) during ‘social distancing’ emergency restrictions have been approved by the State Rules and Regulations Board and are now legally binding, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.
America withdrew its last troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1975. Annually, the date is set aside as a national holiday, Vietnam Veteran Day, to honor and remember all the men and women who served their country in the Vietnam War. To all of those who died in combat, or later from their injuri…
The Hiawatha School Board met in a special noon meeting on Tuesday to take action on resolutions needed for the district to proceed with the remainder of the academic year.
Lee Mueller, a farmer in Hiawatha, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of Frontier Farm Credit, an agricultural lender serving eastern Kansas.
The North Brown County Food Pantry in Hiawatha is still open with regular hours.
The USD 430 School Board held a special meeting on Monday evening to address announced closure of Kansas schools through the end of the school year.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community to help keep high-risk patients safe during the COVID-19 emergency.
Topeka – Within 48 hours of Governor Laura Kelly announcing the establishment of the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund, all $5 million allocated for the loan program have been awarded.
What’s better than a scavenger hunt while practicing “social distancing?”
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, Brown County will be limiting public access to Brown County departments and offices to take preventative measures designed to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus illness. We are making arrangements to adjust services to be in the best interest of the empl…
The Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging was awarded funding as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s new Access, Innovation, and Collaboration Program.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas WIC program will continue to operate. WIC is the nutrition program for low-income pregnant women, infants, and children from birth to age five, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Currently Second Harvest Community Food Bank is continuing to provide product distribution to their 50-plus Partner Agencies, and provide services and programs, i.e. the Fresh Mobile Pantry and Backpack Buddies, to those in need. New, Second Harvest will be launching ‘Early Out’ sites in loc…
Rainbow Communications wants to let the community know that company officials are watching the news about COVID-19 carefully and doing what they can to respond thoughtfully and responsibly.
The Hiawatha City Commission met on Monday evening for a Special Meeting, and the group was given updated information on how the city is handling precautions for the coronavirus pandemic.
Hiawatha Community Hospital Leadership have been monitoring the spread of COVID in Kansas and Nationally. We have established our Incident Command and identified strategies to operate the hospital and more importantly set benchmarks on when we need to implement additional strategies to prote…
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing several updates today, including the addition of new states to the quarantine mandates as well as a prioritization for COVID-19 tests submitted to the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories.
Governor Laura Kelly announced new measures to protect Kansas families from the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
One day after Doniphan County issued a “shelter in place” emergency order, county health officials were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.
Two local businesses have teamed up to offer care packages to the elderly in the Hiawatha community.
The County of Brown is posting this notice for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to county funds under the our CDBG Local Revolving Micro-Loan Fund for the effects of COVID 19 on local businesses.
The Kansas Emergency Declaration for the COVID-19 crisis was approved by the federal government today.
Governor Laura Kelly announced Executive Order #20-08 and Executive Order #20-09 as part of her administration’s ongoing efforts to protect Kansans’ health and safety during the current COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.
Tuesday, St. Joseph citizens will head indoors, at least for a little more than a week.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Tuesday afternoon that there are now 428 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kansas, including 9 deaths.
Hiawatha Municipal Court is continuing all cases scheduled for the month of April in response to Kansas Supreme Court Admin. Order 2020-PR-016, the restriction of access to the public at Hiawatha City Hall, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is recommending continuity of operations for licensed child care facilities at this time (centers, preschools, day care homes and school age programs). Child care facilities may accept new enrollees in accordance with the terms of their …
This week, the City of Hiawatha released the following guidance about water bills, along with reminders that city property is closed to the public — including parks and playgrounds. In addition, city officials reminded there is not a way to sanitize playground equipment and that the virus ca…
NEK-CAP, Inc. Central Office at 1260 220th Street, Hiawatha is closed to the public.
Governor Laura Kelly signed three bipartisan bills into law today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TOPEKA — School buildings may be closed across the state, but learning can happen anytime and anywhere. That was the message from members of the Continuous Learning Task Force on Thursday, March 19.
Governor Laura Kelly was joined today by David Toland, Secretary of Commerce; Delía García, Secretary of Labor; David Herndon, State Bank Commissioner; and others to discuss what the Kelly Administration is doing to help mitigate the potential impact of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, on th…
Today, March 28, 2020 Governor Kelly issued Executive Order No. 20-16, establishing a statewide Stay Home order effective 12:01 AM Monday, March 30, 2020 to remain in force until rescinded, April 19, 2020 or until the statewide state of disaster emergency proclaimed on March 12, 2020 relatin…
The Hiawatha City Commission met on Monday evening for a Special Meeting, and the group was given updated information on how the city is handling precautions for the coronavirus pandemic.
This week, the City of Hiawatha released the following guidance about water bills, along with reminders that city property is closed to the public — including parks and playgrounds. In addition, city officials reminded there is not a way to sanitize playground equipment and that the virus ca…
Given the constantly-changing nature of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, there is a nonstop amount of information to consider. As such, the following are changes to City operations until further notice, as well as information to assist you with these changes. All is done in an effort to…
Closures and directives have been coming from the State government level at a rapid pace in recent days, as efforts to limit the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic continue across the country.
(The Center Square) – As of March 31, 30 of the 50 states have issued stay-at-home orders to residents. Although the names of the orders – shelter-in-place, stay-at-home, stay home, stay safe – vary from state to state, they include at least two common elements: the closure of nonessential businesses and requesting all residents to stay home except for essential trips.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a surge is coming in the spread of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 160,000 Americans and killed more than 3,700, but urged everyone to follow federal guidelines so the country can end the pandemic.
(The Center Square) – New projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations forecasts the U.S. will reach its peak for daily COVID-19 deaths in mid-April.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Monday said the next 30 days will be vital in the country's fight against COVID-19 while also announcing the U.S. has tested more than a million Americans for the disease.
(The Center Square) – Critics are crying foul over the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for putting the nation further into debt to fund programs that have nothing to do with the coronavirus, including $25 million in salary and expense increases for U.S. House members and $60 million for NASA.
A 16-year-old Hiawatha teen was killed in an early morning crash Sunday and three other teenagers remain hospitalized in serious to critical conditions.
A vehicle said by authorities to have been traveling at a high rate of speed on a side road off U.S. Highway 36 crashed into a ditch on early Sunday morning, killing one of the five teenage occupants, all of whom are from Hiawatha.
Weather conditions are rapidly deteriorating this morning and the Brown County Sheriff is issuing a travel advisory.
After a full day of testimony in a preliminary hearing in Brown County District Court Wednesday, a 28-year-old Hiawatha woman has been bound over for arraignment on charges of murder in the first degree.
The Brown County Clerk’s office has announced a new filings for this fall’s election.
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, Brown County will be limiting public access to Brown County departments and offices to take preventative measures designed to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus illness. We are making arrangements to adjust services to be in the best interest of the empl…
The Brown County Courthouse will be closed to the general public until further notice. This is effective as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.
The Brown County Sheriff has reported recent scams relating to the COVID-19 emergency.
Hiawatha Municipal Court actions for the month of March 2020, Ted Collins, Judge.
A 37-year-old Hiawatha man was arrested after he led police on a 30-mile chase in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
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