Downtown merchants press for accountability in homelessness task force
Downtown merchants urge stronger accountability from city shelters and programs amid concerns over ground rules and penalties for disruptive behavior. They warn that sanctions may push problems elsewhere, and note caregivers can only police within facilities. Mayor Rundle defends the process as the task force meets for a private retreat to craft recommendations.
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Vaccination Cuts Chickenpox Impact Across Nation
The vaccine reduced chickenpox deaths and illness since its 1995 rollout. Deaths fell from about 145 annually five years prior to 66 after vaccine entry, per CDC and NEJM data. In Kansas in 2004, 258 confirmed and 349 probable cases were reported, with ongoing reporting by health officials.
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