Avian flu detected in Baldwin City backyard flock
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health reported a highly pathogenic avian influenza finding in a noncommercial backyard flock in Douglas County. The flock was humanely disposed of, exposure recipients are monitored, and officials advise minimizing contact with sick birds and using PPE if handling birds.
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Lawrence Man Arrested After Officer Punched in Face
Lawrence police say 61 year old Jeffrey Montgomery Smith of Eudora assaulted a female officer during a disturbance on Melrose Lane. The officer suffered a broken nose and facial injuries, was treated and released. Smith was booked at 8:35 a.m. on suspicion of criminal threat criminal damage to property and battery on a law enforcement officer.
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Restored wren unveiled at exhibition's museum debut
Two 500 pound concrete wrens once perched at the WREN Building now mark the Watkins Museum of History exhibit. One wren is installed permanently after restoration, with KU museum studies students guiding the narrative of the birds and the building that stood at Eighth and Vermont before a 1966 fire.
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Madison Prevett
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Josie Heimsoth
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Steve Nowak
Jace Jacob
Spyder Art Construction
Karl Ramberg
Lawrence board approves high school phone ban policy
Lawrence school board unanimously approved a new policy to ban cell phone use during instructional time in high school classrooms starting in January. Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift said the aim is to lift teaching and learning, with plans to educate the community on reduced screen time and to monitor and refine the policy as it rolls out.
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Lawrence
Jeanice Swift
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Kelly Jones
GR Gordon- Ross
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