Lawrence sees near 2000 student absences amid COVID surge
Lawrence school district reports about 19 percent of students absent daily for the past three days as a COVID-19 surge hits during return from winter break. More than 100 teachers are out, with substitutions filling over 80 percent of gaps. principal and counselor staff have covered some roles.
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Wakarusa to gain roundabout at 18th Street intersection
Lawrence officials move to approve a 7.6 million project redesigning Wakarusa Drive and installing a roundabout at its junction with 18th Street. City engineers favor roundabouts over signals to cut crashes, noting past interchanges like Legends Drive and Harvard Road.
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Douglas County COVID cases taper after record weekly rise
Douglas County reports 310 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, raising total since March 2020 to 17,690 with 3,323 active cases. Three new deaths bring Douglas County pandemic toll to 115 as LMH Health hospitalizations reach 18. area remains in CDC red transmission category. Public Health urges continued adherence to CDC guidance.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh tax cuts and race theory debates
Kansas lawmakers open a 90 day session amid election year politics and redistricting as they weigh tax cuts and school curriculum on race. Governor Kelly backs eliminating the 6.5 percent grocery sales tax with a $676 yearly saving for a $200 weekly shopper and a one time $250 rebate proposal.
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