Deaths policy note for Journal-World obituaries
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Obituary for Patricia Louise Brooks in Lawrence
Patricia Louise Brooks, 81, of Lawrence, will have services at 10 a.m. Saturday December 18 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Her full obituary is available at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Services for Elizabeth Kellison Pending in Lawrence
Elizabeth Ann Kellison aged 77 of Lawrence died December 16 2021 at LMH Health. Services are being arranged by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and will be announced.
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Lawrence
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Obituaries: Beverly Jeanne North and Donny Lee Phelps
Beverly Jeanne North 93 of Lawrence died December 15 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor private services planned. Donny Lee Phelps 86 of Lawrence died December 14 2021 at his home with private family services to be held later. Memorials at warrenmcelwain.com and rumsey-yost.com.
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Lawrence
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Curriculum leader leaving Lawrence school district
Jennifer Bessolo, current director of curriculum and virtual education, will resign effective Dec 31 to take a job at the University of Kansas. A 2000 Lawrence High graduate, she rejoined the district in 2014 as South Middle School principal, rose to director of curriculum in 2018 19 and led the virtual school from 2020. Budget concerns mean the director role will not be filled and duties reassigned districtwide.
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Man gets 2 years eight months for shot from chair in Wichita
James Hathorn was sentenced to two years and eight months after a modified shotgun hidden in a chair discharged during a February burglary call in Wichita. Two officers were injured in the legs by the gunfire, according to prosecutors.
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Omicron detected in rising U S states with Kansas rise
Kansas shows a steady rise in COVID-19 with the seven day average daily cases climbing from 1340.29 on November 30 to 1594.43 on Tuesday and deaths increasing to 18.4 per day from 5.14. Dr Steve Stites notes a steep climb and low masking as hospital ICU and ventilator usage grows. Stormont Vail Health reports 22 weekend transfers and 40 rejections, including 16 COVID cases, highlighting staffing limits for cross facility transfers.
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Topeka
Cindy Samuelson
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Lawrence district keeps mask rule despite end of health order
Lawrence school district will continue masking for students upon return from winter break though the state health order for ages 2 to 12 expires December 22. The district will monitor virus spread and may adjust policies. officials urge vaccination, boosters, masking, and distancing as guidance.
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Winds, tornadoes lash Upper Midwest amid record warmth
A severe weather outbreak across the Plains and Upper Midwest killed a driver in eastern Iowa after a semi rolled on its side amid strong winds. The storm produced hurricane force gusts, widespread outages, and dozens of tornado reports from Nebraska to Minnesota, with temperatures reaching record warmth for December across several states.
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City and County Government News Summary
Local government updates cover city and county court actions, crime reports, Lawrence school system notes, and KU university developments. Agencies issue briefs on policy changes, safety incidents, and public notices affecting residents.
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