District overestimates savings in school closing plan
Lawrence school district officials admitted overestimating cost savings tied to a proposed closure plan. Corrected figures show the budget-reduction package now shifts from five closures to none, altering the announced fiscal impact and public presentation.
County panel hesitates to end mask mandate
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday and Friday said now is not the time to lift the countywide mask mandate. They could not cite a specific case count or statistic that would signal an end, saying they will continue to follow public health guidance.
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Douglas County reports 165 new COVID-19 cases in 2 days
Douglas County adds 165 new COVID-19 infections over two days raising total to 24 630 with 2 703 active cases and 129 deaths. LMH Health hospitalizations dip to 17 while the 14 day moving average falls to 120 07 per day amid a red zone designation and renewed mask rules through March 2. Rebecca Smith of the hospital cautions case levels remain high. Public health urges vaccination and CDC guidance adherence.
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