City approves tax breaks for Heartland clinic move
Lawrence commissioners approved incentives for Alcove Development to redevelop 1312 W Sixth St into Heartland Community Health Center. The package includes 6.5 million in industrial revenue bonds shielding construction materials from sales tax and a ten year property tax abatement on added value. Heartland aims to relieve capacity at its Maine Street facility and expand care for uninsured and low income residents with the new site.
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Lawrence City Commission
Alcove Development
T&m
Lisa Larsen
Maine St
Heartland
Robyn Coventon
Coventon
Man badly injured in Douglas County crash on U.S. 56
A 30-year-old California man, Devin M. Brooks of Yucca Valley, suffered suspected serious injuries when his Ford failed to yield to a semitruck on East 2200 Road and North 200 Road in southeastern Douglas County. Brooks was taken to the University of Kansas hospital. The semitruck drivers were uninjured. Deputies assisted at the scene.
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Douglas County
Kansas Highway Patrol
Devin M. Brooks
Yucca Valley
Calif
East 2200
U.S. 56
Baldwin City
Edgerton
Brooks
University of Kansas Hospital
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Jenn Hethcoat
Sheriff's Office
City leaders reflect on 2020 challenges and 2021 goals
City officials cite pandemic response and racial justice efforts, including a police study and unified command. They discuss a new strategic plan, infrastructure funding, and exploring direct mayoral elections. Finkeldei cites the motto ad astra per aspera and aims to finalize the plan to build a welcoming community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananda
Commission
Lisa Larsen
Finkelder
Hospitals struggle with ICU, staffing as cases rise
Hospitals in Kansas and nearby Nebraska report ICU and ventilator shortages with staff testing positive or in quarantine. Ke arney Regional and University of Kansas hospitals receive transfers from smaller facilities as overflow beds fill, while local providers warn that staffing and equipment gaps persist despite strong regional care.
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Kimball
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
County plans pits fill with 120000 cubic yards material
Plan Energy estimates that 120000 cubic yards of material will be needed to fill the disposal pits. The county may add 30000 to 2021 funding for Trinity In-Home Care to support in home services for elderly residents. A work session will hear an update from the Lawrence Community Shelter and review its annual report. The county commission meets today at 4 pm for a work session and 530 pm for the regular meeting at the county courthouse 1100 Massachusetts St. Residents may join in person or watch online via the county website or call in using 1 312 626 6799 with meeting ID 931 2033 9421.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy
Trinity
Lawrence
County Commission
Massachusetts St
Douglascountyks.org
Judge approves probation for Torkelson in robbery case
Judge Stacey Donovan sentenced Torkelson to probation after forensic treatment completion and a plan to continue mental health and substance use treatment after release. Prosecutor Nicole Southall supported probation, noting no criminal history and belief it would aid reform with a potential 32 months prison if probation is revoked. Co-defendants Noonan received three years probation after a no contest plea. Marshall faces ongoing cases including aggravated robbery and new drug, counterfeiting, and distribution charges.
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Stacey Donovan
Torkelson
Chahine
Nicole Southall
Donovan
Patrick Q. Noonan
Linwood
Noonan
Lawson R. Marshall
de Soto
Marshall
Douglas County Sheriffs Office
Journal- World
Deaths obituary policy notice rules
Journal-World outlines how obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families and provides a contact number for information on running obituaries. The policy directs readers to call 832-7151 for details and notes submissions come from families or funeral homes.
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Journal-World
Call
Arrangements Planned for Edward G. Collister Jr.
Edward G. Ed Collister Jr. 81 of Lawrence died Tuesday December 1 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Rumsey Yost Funeral Home and Crematory. rumsey yost dot com.
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Edward G
Ed' Collister, Jr
Lawrence
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory
Collister
Rumsey-Yost.com
Glenn Roy Wineinger dies at 83 in Eudora KS
Graveside services for Glenn Roy Wineinger, 83, of Eudora were held at Eudora Cemetery after his death on November 29, 2020. He was born November 3, 1937 in Norwich Kansas and served in the US Air Force. He retired from Hallmark Cards in 2001 after 40 years. He was a long time member of local churches and historical groups. He is survived by his son Ronald Wineinger and others. Memorials may be given to Make Your Day Ministries or Eudora United Methodist Church.
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Glenn Roy Wineinger
Eudora
Eudora Cemetery
Glenn Was
Norwich
Lee T
Ruth A. (Callison) Wineinger
United States Air Force
Eudora United Methodist Church, Eudora Historical Society
Watkins Museum
Eudora Nursing Home
Hallmark Cards
Joyce Bartholomew
Mulvane
Ronald Wineinger
Ron
Tammy R. Lathrom
Iris K. Faucett
Dean Wineinger
Topeka
Martin
Angela Chiri
Eldon Wineinger
Marie Cravens
Erma Mandemaker
Glenn
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Eudora Chapel
Bob
Marilyn Lindeen
Eudora United Methodist Church
Eudora Historical Society
Judith J. Wilson 79 longtime Lawrence resident dies at home
Judith Gudy Wilson died November 29 2020 at home. Born July 18 1941 in Evansville Indiana she pursued music theatre at Ft Reitz High School and Indiana University. She married Ted Wilson in 1962 and lived in Lawrence since 1965. Survived by husband Ted daughter Laura son Andrew and grandson Alex. A celebration of life will be held at UUCL when conditions permit.
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Judith Gudy Wilson
W.H
Esther Juncker
Evansville
Indiana
Ft. Reitz High School
Ted Wilson
Ted
Indiana University
Judy
Bloomington
Lawrence
Laura
Andrew
Friends of the
University of Kansas Theater
Schwegler Elementary Pta
Hidden Valley
Wallace Galluzzi
Ireland
University College Dublin
Dublin
England
Scotland
Unitarian Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of
Washington, D.C
UFL
UUCL
Kimberlee
Alex
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Ljworld.com
Larsen
Kearney Regional Medical Center
Nebraska
Kansas City
Kan
Ben Kimball
Graham County Hospital
Hill City
Hutchinson News
Chuck Welch
Welch
Ed' Collister JR
Judith J. Wilson
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