Baldwin City attorney named next pro tem judge in Douglas County
Blake Glover of Baldwin City will become the next pro tem judge in Douglas County District Court on Jan 18, replacing retiring Judge James T. George. Glover, a former Texas prosecutor now practicing in Douglas County, earned degrees from Baker University and Southern Methodist University and has tried criminal cases from tickets to murder. He will handle first appearances, small claims, traffic and misdemeanor cases, as the county funds the pro tem post.
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COVID-19 case count rises in Lawrence-Douglas County
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health reports 137 new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday, total 14 016 cases and 109 deaths in the county since March 2020. Active cases 818, including 14 hospitalized at LMH Health. All residents 5+ eligible for vaccination and 18+ for boosters. Call 785-843-0721 for help or visit ldhhealth.org.
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Two Die From Kansas Wildfire Injuries This Week
Two men died after injuries from wildfires scorching western and central Kansas. Richard Shimanek 84 of Seoti died in Denver hospital after a fire incident near his home. Derrick Kelley 36 was found dead near his burned vehicle in Ellis County after last being seen in Hays. Paradise mayor Brett Thompson survived eye injuries as his home and cattle operation burned. Fire officials described winds up to 90 mph and acres burned across 625 square miles in western Kansas with fires in other counties. crews used helicopters to fight large blazes and evacuations occurred in Paradise and three nearby towns.
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Journal-World to skip Christmas and New Year print editions
The Journal-World will not publish print editions on Christmas Day December 25 and New Year Day January 1. Breaking news will continue on LJWorld.com. The schedule resumes December 26 and January 2 with comics and features moved to those dates and subscribers receive two extra days added to their accounts.
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