Delta variant strains LMH staff urge vaccination in Lawrence
LMH Health reports rising stress and higher inpatient numbers as the Delta variant makes up about 32 percent of sequenced specimens nationwide and 100 percent of the 125 samples in the last week of July. Residents are urged to get vaccinated to curb spread.
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248 unit affordable housing complex to move forward
Indiana based development group secures final financing to build Union at the Loop a 248 unit rent controlled apartment project at 3250 Michigan St south of Lawrence near South Lawrence Trafficway and Baker University wetlands center plans filed earlier said to be near Walmart no spring start occurred before financing setback now progressing with funding in place
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Medicaid audit finds 1.3 million paid for deceased patients
Kansas Medicaid inspector general Tim Anderson says an expansive KDHE audit identified 25 payments totaling 1.3 million to care providers for deceased beneficiaries from 2015 to 2020. No recoupment had occurred as the report was released. About 360,000 Kansans rely on KanCare.
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County leaders weigh mask mandate for young schoolchildren
Douglas County leaders express interest in mask requirements for ages 2 to 12 as COVID-19 cases rise and the new school year nears. At Wednesday's meeting the Douglas County Commission discussed current case and hospitalization levels with local health officials and public health staff.
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Douglas County backs plan to curb rural housing near Lawrence
Douglas County leaders voiced support for proposed subdivision rules to bar new neighborhoods in rural land adjacent to Lawrence until land can be annexed. The commission asked staff to draft a code change for future consideration, arguing wider rural lots hinder affordable urban growth and urging Lawrence and other cities to expand boundaries for denser housing. Commissioner Patrick Kelly urged expanding city boundaries to avoid burdening agricultural land and preserve planning.
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