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(AP) A software company urged Kansas to upgrade its computer system for handling claims for unemployment benefits but the state didn’t heed that advice five years before a flood of fraudulent claims during the coronavirus pandemic. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Oracle proposed in 2015 that the Kansas Department of Labor do the upgrade to …

(AP) Even after his death, a Missouri police officer has helped a fellow officer in a time of need. Independence Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, 22, graduated from the police academy just two months ago and was fatally shot by a suspect on Wednesday. The suspect also died in the shootout. Madrid-Evans was an organ donor and …

The St. Louis Blues are the 16th N-H-L team to require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to get into the arena.   The new policy takes effect for the Blues home opener against the L-A Kings on October 23rd.     Fans ages 12 and older have to show printed or digital proof …

The American Red Cross wants the public to be prepared as the United States sees a variety of severe weather scenarios. The organization encourages the public to get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. An emergency kit should have a gallon of water per person, per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, …

The state task force reviewing the treatment and support of sexual assault survivors in Missouri will conduct its third public hearing on Wednesday, September 22nd.   The online hearing is from 1 to 3 p.m.    Wednesday’s hearing will focus on privacy recommendations to support and protect sexual assault survivors.  This is the third of four public …

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today several appointments to various boards and commissions. Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartegena, of Wichita, was reappointed to the Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services. Delvin Strecker, of Salina, was reappointed to the Kansas State High Activities Association. Mike Mayta, of Wichita, was reappointed to the Information Technology Executive Council. Last but …