Protesters urge district to remove police from schools
About 50 protesters gathered outside Lawrence school district offices urging action on Black Lives Matter aims and a paraeducator unionization push. They called to remove school police, boost Black teachers, end zero tolerance, and add Black history and ethnic studies while seeking union recognition for paraeducators.
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Planning leaders oppose SLT shopping center plan
Lawrence Douglas County planning leaders recommend denial of zoning changes for the K Ten Crossing mixed use project south of the Southern Development Plan near U S 59 and Kansas 10. The unanimous vote cited economic downturn, uncertain demand for more retail and apartments, and potential environmental impact near Baker Wetlands. The panel also recommended denying all related land use requests and sending the plan amendment to city and county commissions.
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Brandon Woods resident tests positive for COVID nineteen
A Brandon Woods at Alvamar resident has tested positive for COVID nineteen after proactive community testing. The asymptomatic patient is quarantined and receiving care with monitoring by staff. The facility notified residents, staff, families, and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Nonessential visitors remain restricted per Five Star Senior Living guidelines.
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DA hopefuls weigh police misconduct in Douglas County race
Three Democratic candidates Cooper Overstreet Suzanne Valdez and incumbent Charles Branson spoke with the Journal-World about misconduct in law enforcement and how they would respond if elected. They agree most officers act with dignity and note investigations in officer-involved shootings are handled by outside agencies to avoid bias while other cases are typically looked into internally.
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