After the Capitol Visitors Center said the Statehouse was closed to the public until further notice earlier this week, Governor Laura Kelly announced short-term plans for the building Thursday.

Coffey County Health Department Director Lindsay Payer says her department is heading up all aspects of the county's vaccination process, except for administering the vaccines themselves.

Grass fires have been put out both in rural areas and in the Emporia city limits Thursday, and the fire danger will likely stay in the extreme to critical categories through Friday afternoon.

Lyon County’s public health order will now continue through mid-March.