Public health leaders under attack as pandemic toll grows
Tisha Coleman, Linn County public health administrator, faced years of harassment over masks and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic. After contracting the virus, likely from her husband who opposed mask rules, her mother also fell ill and died, underscoring personal risk for frontline officials.
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City approves hotel shelter program for homeless in winter
Lawrence leaders vote unanimously to use city hotels for a 90 day winter shelter program for homeless residents amid a surge outdoors. The commission also approves an extra $50,000 to expand capacity and help more people, with Mayor Finkelder pushing for rapid implementation.
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Kansas Supreme Court to rule on Queen murder case appeal
Kansas Supreme Court will decide whether Danny W Queen's 2017 Eudora bar shooting convictions should be overturned and his nearly 19 year sentence vacated after his trial began three days late. The Court of Appeals ruled the delay violated state custody time limits and the DA asked for review.Queen, now 39, faces potential retrial impediments if the ruling stands.
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$9 Million Main Street loan tied to Fritzel family firm
The Kansas City Star raised questions about a $9 million federally backed Main Street Lending loan to Warren L.C. linked to the Fritzel family. The loan, approved in August, awaits repayment while another federal aid of 700k to 2 million to Fritzel entities via the Paycheck Protection Program could be a grant. Investigations question eligibility and potential subsidies.
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