KU weighs COVID testing for event entry and vaccination proofs
University of Kansas leaders consider requiring a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination for admittance to select events as a faculty petition for stronger protocols circulates. A KU spokeswoman said incentives will be offered to unvaccinated students returning to campus after nearly 250 faculty members urged action prior to the fall semester kickoff.
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Color in Douglas County Linked to Higher Police Search Rate
Preliminary findings from a local law enforcement contact study show people of color in Douglas County are almost twice as likely to be searched by police. Across all stops, the most common outcome is no crime evidence. Researchers McDevitt of Northeastern University and Iwama of American University presented the data to the Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council on Tuesday, based on 16 000 stops from January 2020 to July 2021.
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Downtown Lawrence Plan approved by city commission
Lawrence leaders approve the Downtown Lawrence Plan after revisions. The City Commission voted 3-1 with Lisa Larsen absent and Stuart Boley opposed to adopt the plan, strengthening housing commitments downtown and linking to an arts and culture guide. Mayor Brad Finkelder praised community engagement and called the move a positive step forward.
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BeeHive Homes planned for west Lawrence near Montessori School
Plans filed for BeeHive Homes Assisted Living at 1311 S Research Park Drive, south of Lawrence Montessori School, aiming to begin by year end. The two phase project includes a 12,000 square foot building with 20 bedrooms plus dining and living areas, pending city commission special use permit approval.
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