Sunflower State News

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in the Manhattan metropolitan statistical area was 38,900, a 1 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

30 Hispanic people in Kansas passed away in week ending August 21

There were 30 Hispanic people who died in Kansas in the week ending August 21, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

11 people die in Kansas from kidney disease in week ending August 14

There were 11 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending August 14, an increase over the previous week.

10 people die in Kansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending August 14

There were 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending August 14, an increase over the previous week.

Topeka nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.8% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Topeka metropolitan statistical area was 107,800, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Topeka sees 108,700 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Kansas' Topeka metropolitan statistical area was 108,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

26 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kansas during week ending July 24

There were 26 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kansas in the week ending July 24, making up 4.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

26 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kansas during week ending July 24

There were 26 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kansas in the week ending July 24, making up 4.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

78 people die in Kansas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending August 7

There were 78 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending August 7, a 69.6 percent increase over the previous week.

Wichita nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.2% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Wichita metropolitan statistical area was 287,200, a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kansas: 28 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending September 4

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 28 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending September 4.

Manhattan sees 39,000 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Kansas' Manhattan metropolitan statistical area was 39,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Manhattan nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.5% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Manhattan metropolitan statistical area was 39,600, a 1.5 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

13 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kansas during week ending July 24

There were 13 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kansas in the week ending July 24, making up 2.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

12 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kansas during week ending July 24

There were 12 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kansas in the week ending July 24, making up 2.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

86 people die in Kansas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending August 7

There were 86 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kansas during the week ending August 7, a 79.2 percent increase over the previous week.

Topeka nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.6% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Topeka metropolitan statistical area was 107,600, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lawrence sees 51,200 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Kansas' Lawrence metropolitan statistical area was 51,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Home vacancies in Kansas up 0.5 percent in Q3

Kansas’ home vacancy rate was one percent in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 0.5 percent over the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

Rental vacancies in Kansas down 0.8% from Q3 to Q4 2021