City shelter at Community Building may close without volunteers
Overnight temperatures dropped below freezing Tuesday as 28 people sought shelter at the Community Building with a short staffed city run winter shelter. City officials warn the facility at 115 W. 11th St may close if dozens of volunteers do not come forward to staff the site.
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Kansas Governor Proposes 250 Dollar Tax Rebate
Governor Laura Kelly urged a one time rebate of 250 dollars for Kansas residents who filed state income tax returns last year. The plan faced skepticism from a Republican led legislature as she fights for reelection.
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DA Dismisses High Profile Murder and Rape Cases
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced the formal dismissal of two high profile cases. The first degree murder case against Rontarus Washington Jr. and the rape case against Albert Wilson were both dropped in separate news releases on Wednesday. The statements cited reasons for dismissal and ongoing legal considerations.
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Baldwin City mom fights mask order in Kansas court
Baldwin City mother Marie Taylor challenged Douglas County's 90 day mask mandate for children under Senate Bill 40. Judge Kay Huff ruled the county may issue public health orders without a 30 day reconsideration requirement, finding the law's plain language does not demand it.
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