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Federal officials say no sign bird flu is spreading among humans, despite Missouri case
WASHINGTON — Public health officials are still trying to determine how a Missouri resident contracted bird flu without having any contact with infected animals, but said Thursday there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission taking place in small enclaves or in a more widespread manner.The Missouri case marked the 14th person to contract highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, this year amid ongoing outbreaks among poultry and dairy cattle, though it marks the first time someone without contact to those animals was diagnosed with the virus.Nirav Shah, principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said on a call with reporters the “evidence points to this being a one-off case, and those do happen with novel influenza.”“Thus far, we have not seen any evidence of unusual levels of influenza activity in the area where this individual resides,” Shah said during the hour-long briefing.
Kansas audit examines impact of restricting access to cash assistance for low-income families
TOPEKA — Spending on Kansas’ cash assistance program for low-income families has dwindled by nearly 40% in the past 14 years while lawmakers limited eligibility and inflation surged, according to a new audit.State auditors presented findings to legislators Tuesday that show spending on cash assistance decreased from about $15.2 million in 2009 to $9.4 million in 2023.
Community members voice opposition to USD 457 reconfiguration proposal
Attendees at the USD 457 Board of Education meeting were sitting on the floor, lining the walls and spilling into the lobby of the Educational Support Center once the chairs were filled during its regular meeting on Tuesday.
Fiesta celebration returns this weekend
The Garden City Community Mexican Fiesta will celebrate its 98th year on Friday and Saturday.
GCCC faculty members complete ACUE training
Garden City Community College has announced that 28 of its faculty members have successfully completed training in research-based teaching methods through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
Irsik family matches donations for KARL program
MANHATTAN – The Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) program has announced the launch of their “Adding Value Through the Legacy of Leadership Matching Gift Campaign”.From Aug.
FCHS, Petco, BOBSkechers launch campaign in Garden City
The Finney County Humane Society has joined forces with the local Petco sore and BOBSkechers to launch “Love Stories”, a campaign where adopters of animals from the FCHS shelter share their inspiring stories of how their adopted pets have transformed their lives for the better.”When people come in and find a pet they want to adopt, there is so much happiness on their faces,” Amanda Licona, shelter manager, said.
