Kansas lawmakers near approval of sports betting plan
Kansas legislators moved toward final approval of a bill to allow mobile and online sports betting and to operate state casinos with up to 50 satellite locations. A 10 percent tax would fund incentives to attract pro teams such as the Kansas City Royals and other major league clubs to Kansas, potentially aiding the Chiefs relocation efforts.
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Health clinic closed after staff test positive for COVID
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health closes its 200 Maine St clinic until Monday following a staff surge of positive COVID tests. The agency urges symptomatic individuals to seek free testing at 785-843-3060 and promotes a drive-thru booster clinic Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at Lawrence Health Plaza 330 Arkansas St.
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Faith Matters Assembly to Push Local Reform Agenda
Justice Matters will hold its Action Assembly this evening to urge local leaders to act on homelessness criminal justice reform and related issues. Community members affected by the problems will share testimonies as city county and school leaders attend and respond.
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Commenters urge leaders to protect renters in eviction talks
Four public commenters at the Douglas County Commission meeting urged new protections for renters. They pressed for a right to an attorney for tenants facing eviction, mirroring the court-appointed attorney right in criminal cases.
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Man in Kansas City Kans given 15 months for stolen car chase
Mason Kevin Needs, 32, was sentenced by Judge Sally Pokorny in Douglas County District Court to 15 months in prison for leading police on a chase in a stolen Honda Del Sol on Jan. 27. He received 10 months for theft and five months for fleeing law enforcement, with a prior long criminal history noted.
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