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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2022
Page
1
Kansas will stop proactive COVID-19 contact tracing starting February 1 as cases rise and participation wanes. Those testing positive must notify their close contacts, while high risk settings like schools or daycares will be contacted by state or local health departments to manage exposure notices. Local departments have already pared back tracing and some K 12 schools may suspend tracing.
Lawrence plans to develop the long vacant 1000 block site into a four story affordable housing building with 54 living units including studio to three bedroom layouts. Seven ground floor units will be work live spaces for shop owners and residents. Forty seven units would qualify for federal affordable housing programs, likely rent controlled.
Douglas County Health Officer Dr. Thomas Marcellino plans to resign in the next couple of months, possibly by March, according to Health Department Director Dan Partridge. He has led the COVID-19 response and enforcement of public health orders such as the indoor mask mandate.
Rich Lockhart, 53, was sworn in as Lawrence Police Department chief joining after two years of interim leadership. Former Warrensburg chief spent 26 years with Kansas City Police and will earn 156000 yearly. He cited KU ties and public meetings as he begins work in Lawrence.
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