Bert Nash reports tiny cash on hand in spring
In April Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center had cash to cover 2.5 days of expenses, far below typical reserves. CEO Patrick Schmitz said the nonprofit plans adjustments to operations possibly including services hours restructuring and changes to financial assistance eligibility for patients.
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County Fire Medical to brief on ambulance fee hike I-2026 budget
Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical will brief the County Commission on proposed ambulance fee increases and a 2026 budget scenario. The department says the new plan would cut more staff positions than the earlier worst case, contrasting with prior estimates.
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Investigation finds BIE staff harassed Haskell basketball players
The Office of the Inspector General report for the U.S. Department of the Interior says a Bureau of Indian Education employee harassed student athletes on the Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team. It details misconduct and agency actions.
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Lawrence health plan ties to city goals five year plan
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health presents its five year Community Health Improvement Plan to the City Commission. The plan links health targets to city policy priorities such as affordable housing and reducing chronic homelessness. Executive Director Jonathan Smith says outcomes connect city and county strategies and are not isolated.
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