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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2020
Page
3
The health department reports a male in his 80s died, not hospitalized, bringing Douglas County COVID-19 deaths to three. A Wednesday update notes 630 total cases with 542 inactive, and two current hospital cases.
Douglas County Jail has hit its functional capacity at 126 inmates due to the pandemic. 17 beds for male inmates are unusable for higher security, and the facility may need remodeling. 15 inmates are currently housed in Anderson, Jackson, Jefferson and Pottawatomie counties as officials seek options to reduce bookings and add secure spaces.
KU Chancellor Douglas Girod announced a two weekend May plan to honor the 2020 and 2021 classes with in person commencements. The 2020 graduates had a virtual ceremony on May 17 and the exact date for the 2020 ceremony will be set later in May.
Kansas legislators race in the 10th District features candidate Christina Haswood leading Democratic rivals A J Stevens and Brandon Holland in donor contributions. Haswood raised 15860 since January from 238 donations, including notable state Democrats, while Stevens self funded over 44000 and Holland raised 8161 with 4905 spent. Dove seeks to defeat incumbent Tom Holland in the general election as campaign funds mount ahead of the contest.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical says a Tuesday morning blaze at 2006 W 27th Terrace prompted first responders at 10 54 a.m. Crews arrived four minutes later to flames from an apartment. One unit damaged, smoke throughout the building. No injuries. Red Cross aiding five displaced families. Loss estimated at 80000. cause under investigation as of late Tuesday afternoon.
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