COVID deaths surge in Kansas as cases rise
Kansas reports 28 more COVID deaths and 2,991 new cases with 82 hospitalizations. Over the past week 86 deaths bring statewide total to 5,385, while vaccination remains at 54.8 percent fully vaccinated for ages 12 and older. Governor Kelly urges vaccination amid rising Delta-driven cases and higher activity than a year ago.
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Douglas County reports 102 new COVID-19 cases over two days
Douglas County records 102 additional coronavirus cases over two days, raising the county total to 10,267 with 752 active. Eighty‑six deaths have occurred in the pandemic, and 17 inpatients are being treated at LMH Health. Local health officials may seek a countywide mask mandate if cases rise.
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KU Football Player Arrested On Domestic Battery And Kidnapping
Alonso Person, a Kansas linebacker, was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and kidnapping and is held without bond. Coach Lance Leipold suspended Person indefinitely from all team activities while the university gathers facts. Further details were not immediately available.
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Kansas lawmaker backs independent panel for redistricting
State Rep. Chris Croft of Overland Park leads a Kansas House Redistricting Committee meeting endorsing an independent commission to ensure neutral representation. He notes future town halls and hearings will follow proposed maps with further comment options via official sites and mail.
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