Lawrence City Broadband Report Finds Subpar Market
A consultant hired by Lawrence City Hall concludes the city’s broadband offerings are costlier slower and more limited than in comparable communities. The study notes that while ideas to create a city owned fiber network exist, implementing such a system would be difficult and would involve competing with providers like Knology and AT&T with a fiber to the home approach.
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Community coalition forms to prevent child abuse
Chris Bennett, a single dad living at the Lawrence Community Shelter, joins nearly 100 volunteers in Douglas County as a Strengthening Families Ambassador during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. He notes stress can trigger abuse and neglect, not just physical harm, and urges awareness and action to protect children.
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Chris Bennett
Jadah Lee
Annette Rodriguez
Lawrence Community Shelter
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Douglas County
Numbers to Know for Child Abuse Helpline Access
The 24 hour Parent Helpline offers 1 800 CHILDREN to report abuse or neglect with a 24 hour center at 1 800 922 5330. If a child is in immediate danger call 911. Learn about prevention and Five Protective Factors at kcsl org or preventchildabuse org.
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Douglas County Sets Drug Take Back Record
Local law enforcement reported a record 875 pounds of unused prescription drugs collected Saturday during Drug Take-Back Day. Douglas County residents dropped off medications at two locations despite rain, with officials noting the event set a county record.
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Lawrence Tion
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Steve Lewis
Sheriffs Office
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