Johnson County’s Veterans Treatment Court held its first pandemic-style graduation for five former servicemen and one woman who completed the diversion program. Judge Timothy McCarthy of the Kansas 10th Judicial Circuit presided over the virtual... more
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola provided a written COVID-19 update to the Board of County Commissioners.
On JoCo on the Go, episode #79, 2020 was a challenging year for many of us – some facing changes in employment status. So how do you do your taxes this year? Hear from Johnson County K-State Research and Extension staff who operate VITA... more
On Thursday, Feb. 4, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved a resolution to establish a 25-member Charter Commission with eight members named by the board. The other 17 charter members were appointed by... more
The best thing to do this weekend? Have a virtual gathering to watch the big game. But if you do gather with people who don’t live with you, consider taking the following measures:
Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) is committed to support the work of the new Kansas ‘Stepping Up’ Technical Assistance Center, announced by Governor Laura Kelly’s office on Jan. 26. JCMHC has been dedicated to this national initiative... more
The goal for Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is to provide multiple options throughout the community for our residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the first week that community providers will be assisting us. All... more
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola announced at the Jan. 28 Board of County Commissioners meeting the following vaccination plans for the week of Feb. 1:
On JoCo on the Go, episode #77, hear from Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola and JCDHE Epidemiology Director Elizabeth Holzschuh as they talk about vaccinating older adults – this week those 80... more