Kelly names lieutenant governor new Kansas treasurer
Governor Laura Kelly named Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers as Kansas treasurer to take office Jan. 2 as Jake LaTurner leaves for the U.S. House. Rogers, 62, a banker by specialty, will oversee state funds and programs for farmers and home buyers. He plans a full four-year term in 2022.
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LMH Health Expects Pfizer Vaccine Doses Next Week
LMH Health pharmacist director Christina Crowley said Kansas could receive Pfizer vaccines next week as FDA advisers recommended authorization and the agency is expected to approve within days. The town hall noted the potential shipment and statewide excitement.
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County’s school guidance keeps orange tier for another week
Lawrence Douglas County Public Health keeps its orange tier guidance for schools, maintaining hybrid instruction and prohibiting high risk athletic competitions unless safety measures like masks are used. The color coded plan helps districts reopen and run activities as fall approaches, with the 14 day case average around 50.
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Menorah livestream lights Hanukkah in Lawrence event
On the first night of Hanukkah the University of Kansas Chabad Center hosted a menorah lighting outside the Lawrence Arts Center. Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel led a blessing and the 10‑foot menorah was lit as Tiechtel’s sons sang. Rep. Mike Amyx assisted.
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