County to share software with Johnson County plan
Douglas County Commission weighs a three year agreement to use Johnson County's My Resource Connection to store agency data and aid case managers at a nominal cost. The plan aims to reduce service duplication and speed access for case workers and probation officers across agencies and health and social services.
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Colyer names Tracey Mann as lieutenant governor pick
Gov. Jeff Colyer announced Tracey Mann as his choice for lieutenant governor at a Kansas Livestock Association banquet. Mann, a Johnson County plastic surgeon and former congressional candidate, will serve full time and be Colyer’s running mate in 2018, while Colyer stressed Mann’s leadership and regional balance. Mann said he supports reforms and education, and he acknowledged past political missteps while pledging to bring business experience to the office. Ethan Carson of the Kansas Democratic Party criticized the pick as aligning with Brownback’s agenda.
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Lawrence man charged with involuntary manslaughter in Turner death
Franklin 27 of Lawrence is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly firing a semi automatic handgun that killed Turner 30 at 2310 W 26th St August Place Apartments in south Lawrence. He also faces a felony in possession of a firearm charge and records show prior Douglas County convictions. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb 20 and he remains jailed on 100000 bond. Public safety reporter Sara Shepherd.
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Boley pushes hunger aid from grocery tax at Lawrence meeting
During the work session commissioner Boley urged using part of grocery sales tax revenue to fund hunger programs as Douglas County faces 17 percent food insecurity and 1 in 5 children affected. He noted possible state tax changes and their budget implications while city staff weigh options and prepare for budget season. Separately Lawrence Memorial Hospital unveiled plans for a 200000 square foot medical facility on the northwest edge of Lawrence, slated for completion in late 2019 or early 2020.
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Notable Lawrence Births And Adoptions Timed Tuesday
Zainab Alhussain and Mussain Alfuhaid in Lawrence welcome a boy on Tuesday. Joanie and Jake Pittanger in Lawrence welcome a boy on Tuesday.
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Journal-World corrects error in Black Panther screening story
The Monday story about a fund to take South Middle School students to a Black Panther screening misspelled Darrell Stuckey and the paper notes policy to correct significant errors. Readers are asked to contact 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com with concerns.
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