Douglas County Jail tours highlight crowding and costs
Undersheriff Gary Bunting explains during Saturday jail tours that crowding and safety concerns underscore a county sales tax referendum. The plan would fund a $44 million jail expansion, an $11 million behavioral health campus, and ongoing services, with completion in about three years.
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Douglas County informational sessions on government referendum
The Douglas County government schedules several informational meetings across venues including Carnegie Building Lawrence Sports Pavilion and Lecompton City Hall. The county faces jail overcrowding with 214 inmates on March 4 and plans a mixed new construction and space reuse jail expansion to add beds and housing for special populations while debates over a sales tax campaign continue.
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Kansas man refurbishes cars for Mennonite Relief Sale
Jerry Toews of Goessel has refurbished a fleet of vehicles for the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale benefiting MCC. The 50th auction honors half a century of fundraising, with past items including a Ford F-100 and a Cadillac Eldorado, reflecting the event's long history since 1968.
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