SRS Restructuring Shuts Lawrence Offices Amid Budget Cuts
Douglas County DA Charles Branson warns that closing SRS office in Lawrence endangers children and vulnerable adults as the agency folds six regions into four and closes nine centers including Coffeyville Fort Scott Garnett Lyndon Marysville McPherson Pratt and Wellington. Whitten says service will continue with nearby offices and efficient handling despite the 42 million all funds budget cut for 2011.
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SRS closings hit multiple Kansas communities and Lawrence largest
Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services plans to close offices in Lawrence and others, citing 2012 budget cuts. Lawrence, with 87 employees, is the largest. Communities affected include Fort Scott, Wellington, McPherson, Coffeyville, Pratt, Marysville, Lyndon, Garnett, and more. Officials promise continued access via online, phone, or local libraries. Local agencies fear transportation and access gaps for vulnerable clients.
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Five year sentence in Walmart robbery for Lawrence man
Lawrence resident William O Paterson 19 was sentenced by Douglas County District Judge Michael Malone to 59 months in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit aggravated arson in a December Walmart theft. The case was part of a plea agreement allowing concurrent sentences with potential 15 percent credit for good behavior. Co-defendants and lookouts are named in the case with one still pending.
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