Lawmakers probe why Statehouse doors were locked during protest
Kansas legislators addressed how and when Capitol security can lock entries after protesters from the Poor People’s Campaign were barred on June 18. The Legislative Coordinating Council ordered a report on policies and who authorizes lockdowns, with no date set for a future briefing.
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Man charged in connection with December home invasion
Jermel Fleming, 25, of Grandview Missouri, was arrested in Douglas County for a 2017 Lawrence home invasion that left one man shot. He faces one count each of aggravated robbery and aggravated battery and is held without bond. Poindexter, 26, remains jailed on 50000 bond for aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. Fleming's next court date is July 11.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Jermel Fleming
Grandview
Charles Branson
Kayshanna Poindexter
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Fleming
K State Extension seeks funds to avoid staff cuts
About 40 volunteers and 4-H members urged the Douglas County Commission to preserve the 2019 funding for K State Extension, a county partnership with K State and Kansas to deliver research based education and oversee the 4-H program. Extension warned it would use reserves and face staff reductions if funding fell.
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Douglas County Commission
Douglas County Estate Extension
Craig Weinaug
Kansas
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