House rejects ban on no knock warrants in Kansas
Kansas law makers debated no knock warrants as Rep. Tim Johnson recounted a 31 year career incident and urged opposing a ban. Rep. Brett Fairchild pressed to require knock and announce. after testimony from law enforcement, the House voted 84 to 35 to reject the amendment.
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Douglas County weighs adding seats to County Commission
Douglas County Commissioners began steps toward a voter ballot question to expand the three member panel to five. Public speakers urged broader representation beyond Lawrence, while Sheriff Jay Armbrister warned that more seats may not guarantee rural influence given Lawrence's population share.
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Rashid to Interview as KU Architecture Dean Leader
Mahbub Rashid, interim dean since 2019 and professor at KU's School of Architecture & Design, will present at 3 p.m. today in Marvin Hall as the final candidate for dean. KU has not announced a decision date. Rashid is a licensed architect known for healthcare design and ICU space planning.
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Douglas County Adds 73 COVID-19 Cases in Past Two Days
Douglas County reports 73 new COVID-19 cases in the last 48 hours, raising total cases since March 2020 to 25,051 with 1,164 active, seven hospitalized at LMH Health. The 14 day moving average sits at 50.07, still in the red zone. The Health Department urges vaccination and offers doses at 200 Maine St. Appointments at ldchealth.org/getmyvaccine or 785-843-0721. testing and vaccine options listed on the department site.
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Juvenile officer charged in sex case at Topeka center
Pedro Cruz-Garcia a 25 year old former officer at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex Topeka is accused of unlawful sexual relations with a juvenile inmate 16 or older. He posted 50000 bond and was released. An investigation followed complaints from staff and he was fired on February 11.
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