Health department Eyes Shift of Family Planning Services
Douglas County plans an update on strategic planning and clinic operations led by Dan Partridge. A potential move shifts Title X family planning services from the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health clinic to Heartland Community Health Center, drawing nurse resignations amid ongoing talks.
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Mental health official urges residents to push on crisis center
Douglas County behavioral health director Bob Tryanski told the Coalition for Homeless Concerns to keep pressure on county leaders over the yet-to-open Treatment and Recovery Center. He clarified he does not speak for the county and said final operator decisions rest with the Douglas County Commission. He urged continued public involvement, patience, and accountability to open the center, noting barriers to opening remain undetermined.
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KU and FBI host free cybersecurity conference at KU
Officials from the FBI, Federal Reserve, KU and tech leaders will participate in a no charge conference on January 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KU's Barge Union. Registration is required for the event featuring panels on future cybersecurity challenges and ransomware deployment by actors like North Korea.
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Sexual battery charge refiled hours after dismissal
A sexual battery charge was refiled against Isaiah Jamin Duckworth 35 of Lawrence in Douglas County District Court. The alleged incident occurred Oct. 11, 2022. The DA dismissed the case around 10 am then refiled at 5 pm after the victim could not travel for a preliminary hearing. Duckworth remains in custody on a California warrant. bond set at 50000. Next court date Jan. 18 for status update.
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