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KC Irish Fest Making Big Changes Due to Pandemic
As a member of Gen Z might say, Kansas City Irish Fest will definitely “hit different” in 2020. Blame the pandemic. On Thursday, festival organizers announced that the three-day celebration of Irish culture, which was set for Sept. 4-6, will not take place in its traditional form at Crown Center, as unknowns swirl surrounding the…
A Germ Expert Offers Advice Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
An infectious disease specialist offers tips on how to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Compounds Child Care Crisis During a Summer Like No Other
As the Kansas City area struggles to reopen the economy, job call-backs are exacerbating a child care crunch.
Testing In The Middle of the Pandemic Riddle For Kansas City
In the roundabout world that is COVID-19 testing raises almost as many questions as it provides answers as Kansas City seeks to reopen.
Doing Our Doody To Combat COVID
Kansas researchers believe analyses of wastewater can help health authorities track the prevalence of the coronavirus.