MIAMI — Scientists have been monitoring atmospheric dust on the easternmost Caribbean island of Barbados since 1965. The plume currently drifting over the Caribbean into the Gulf of Mexico is like nothing they’ve ever seen.

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COFFEYVILLE — On Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m., City Commissioners held their regular meeting at city hall in Coffeyville. Those present were: Commissioner Maxon, Commissioner York, Commissioner Vannoster and Vice Mayor Doane (by phone). Mayor Bauer was not in attendance.

The Mid-Continent Band will perform Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Hille Band Shell in Riverside Park, Independence. It’s easy to remain socially distant and safe at the band shell while listening to local musicians.

Judi Harris, organizer of the ICC Pirate Don Harris Golf Classic, announced the annual event that was scheduled for July 25 has been canceled.

READY FOR A NEW HOME — Rocky is available for adoption at AWOL. If you have a lost pet and have seen it on the AWOL Facebook page, you are encouraged to call and leave a message or leave a message on the post. AWOL is open by appointment only due to COVID-19. Call 620-331-7931. Many pets are available for adoption at the Animals With Our Love Humane Society Shelter for a fee which include spay or neuter, shots and tags. All the animals at AWOL can be adopted during the operating hours of AWOL, located at 116 S. 23rd Street in Independence. Shelter volunteers are in need of cat litter, bleach, cleaner, and dog treats. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday hours are 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly, Kansas Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard and Child Care Aware of Kansas announced additional benefits within the Hero Relief Program to continue to support child care providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

PITTSBURG — Starting Monday, June 29, all faculty, staff, students and visitors at Pittsburg State University will be required to wear a mask while on campus, the university announced Thursday.

PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University will move the broad reopening of campus from July 7 to July 20 — a delay of nearly two weeks — the university announced Friday.