Kansas Supreme Court leaves COVID suits law intact
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a statute allowing suits against counties over mask rules and other COVID limits, avoiding ruling on the 10 day decision requirement. Five justices agreed on the sidestep while two dissented, leaving a GOP backed check on local officials in place amid rising cases.
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Retired man watches neighbor's dog on Kansas ranch
Greg, 59, agreed to dog sit for Cindy Martin and Wendi Norton on their 21 acre rural property near Lawrence to help out his sister. A preliminary visit eased concerns about Blue the German shepherd but eight days into the stay a new danger emerged involving a stranger's dog and the stranger themselves.
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County reports record COVID-19 surge in four days
Eight hundred four new cases reported to Lawrence Douglas County Public Health since Wednesday plus 727 between Monday and Wednesday raise four day total to 1,531 and push county tally to 16,906 with two deaths since March 2020. The county has 2,956 active cases including 24 inpatients at LMH Health as of Friday.
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Mask rule reinforced at Allen Fieldhouse by KU chancellor
KU chancellor Douglas Girod warns fans attendance could be limited at Allen Fieldhouse if masks are not worn properly. He reiterates Douglas County’s mask mandate applies to the arena and urges the campus community to follow health rules.
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