Kansas Vaccination Drive Expands With Pharmacy Role
Kansas moves forward with COVID-19 vaccination as pharmacies prepare for mass shots. Health workers, nursing home staff, and high risk individuals are prioritized while supply constraints limit choices between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. COVID deaths in Kansas near 2,500 since March.
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School board debates masks amid COVID at Lawrence athletics
Lawrence and Free State school leaders discussed masking to curb COVID spread as athletes face quarantines after positive cases. Board member Kelly Jones urged stricter mask priority and criticized KSHSAA for not delaying winter sports, while districts rely on county guidelines. Classes resume Jan 7. events Jan 8 continue.
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End of DEA-LPD sheriff partnership changes in Douglas County
The DEA worked with LPD and the Douglas County sheriff’s office on controlled substances investigations and warrants. Sheriff-elect Jay Armbrister ends the partnership at November end. LPD personnel reassigned to DIU. DEO legacy and ongoing cooperation remain through shared training and response teams, including crisis, underwater search, and victim support units.
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