County leaders to get update on jail population issues
Douglas County commissioners hear a status update on efforts to reduce jail crowdedness. Criminal Justice Coordinator Mike Brouwer cites ongoing talks with local justice leaders as arrests and pandemic effects reshape inmate levels. The panel may reexamine a $29.6 million jail expansion as new solutions emerge.
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DA candidates clash at Douglas County DA forum
Two challengers Cooper Overstreet and Suzanne Valdez debated incumbent Charles Branson in a Douglas County Democrats online forum. They argued over bias in the system, proposed an anti racist task force, and debated conviction integrity units and jail reforms while Branson highlighted rapid docketing and diversion programs. Early voting begins July 15 with the Aug 4 primary.
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Lawrence Busker Festival canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
The Lawrence Busker Festival, moved from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival had planned a four day event but health concerns prompted the cancellation with a note promising a return when it is safe. Organizer Richard Renner could not be reached for comment.
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Police identify man found dead in park at Naismith Valley
Lawrence police on Tuesday named 40-year-old Kelly Crawford of Independence Missouri as the man found dead 13 days earlier at Naismith Valley Park near 1400 West 27th Street. Authorities said there was no indication of foul play and released the information via email.
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