Lawrence Police Review Board approves draft ordinance
The Lawrence Community Police Review Board unanimously approved a draft ordinance to strengthen oversight of police complaints and increase transparency. It will hold listening sessions and surveys, review all complaints, and may seek independent investigations if needed. The plan aims to replace the board’s current limited powers and involve the public before presenting to the City Commission.
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Police Department
Lawrence Police Department
Journal- World
Sanjay Mishra
City Commission
Kansas Won't Share Vaccination Recipient Data With Fed
Kansas will not send personal data on COVID-19 vaccine recipients to the federal government, though it signed a CDC data-use agreement. Health chief Dr. Lee Norman said the state is very reluctant to share identifying information, citing privacy concerns and possible deterrence to vaccination. The CDC plans include names addresses and birthdates to track distribution and safety. Kansas has previously enacted a law relaxing contact tracing to protect privacy, risking hindered tracing efforts.
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Statehouse
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Pfizer
Lawrence Arts Center releases Nutcracker excerpts online
The Lawrence Arts Center will post four free Nutcracker excerpts on its site this Friday. Dancers from Lawrence Ballet Theatre perform Waltz of the Flowers Mechanical Dolls and Cavalry in Pursuit, while The Lawrence Grasshopper features first to third graders at various Lawrence locations. Clips from last year’s production will also be available, with videos viewable on lawrenceartscenter.org through January 6.
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Lawrence
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University of Kansas
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Case against former KU researcher dismissed for new investigation
A year after KU researcher Liuqi Gu faced felony theft charges, the state moved to dismiss the case to allow further investigation. Gu, 38, a former postdoctoral lab tech at KU Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, allegedly bought DNA equipment at deep discounts and shipped it to contacts in China. The dismissal is without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of refiling.
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Douglas County
Journal-World
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County COVID-19 cases climb by 70 in Douglas County
Douglas County reports 5 462 COVID-19 cases as of Thursday up 70 from Wednesday. 23 inpatients at Lawrence hospital have COVID-19, with 16 active and seven recovering. The county has 29 deaths and a 14 day average case rate near 50 per day with a 65 percent test positivity.
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Bicyclist Dies After Medical Incident in Lawrence
A 49 year old Lawrence man died after being found unconscious on Brook Street around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police say no motor vehicle struck him and he died of apparent natural causes after life saving efforts.
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