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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2022
Page
1
Associated Press reports a statewide spike with nursing homes facing outbreaks, schools closing, and Kansas City area hospitals warning morgue capacity as state records a seven day average of 7,887 new cases nearly triple the November 2020 peak. Hospitalizations near December 2020 highs amid staff shortages forcing halted elective procedures.
Chansi Long reports that Lawrence resident David Hann, a former KU administrator turned writer, spent hours at the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka poring over microfiche. He stumbles upon Marshall Cleveland, believing the man deserves remembrance after tracing him through various articles.
University of Kansas will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a dialogue focused event. The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging invites a national activist and scholar to speak as part of the campus commemorations.
Lawrence had 838 new cases since Wednesday, with 916 cases reported Monday to Wednesday earlier in the week. Active cases reach 4,867 as the county averages 276.86 daily cases over the last 14 days, a new high.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Douglas County until noon. East central and northeast Kansas could receive 2 to 5 inches of snow with 40 mph gusts. Expect slippery roads, blowing snow, and low temperatures near single digits. highs in the 20s. Sunday may bring sun and highs near 30. Lawrence officials note snow removal could be longer due to possible staffing shortages from COVID 19 and ask for patience.
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