Douglas County weighs pretrial release program changes
County officials discuss an evidence based pretrial release plan developed with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office and other partners. The program uses an assessment tool to rate inmates risk of public safety and failure to appear, with levels of supervision and monitoring. It aims to reduce failures to appear and lower incarceration costs while not solving jail capacity.
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Phi Delta Theta House Flood Reaches Full Occupancy at EU Chapter
The Phi Delta Theta house at 1621 Edgehill Road flooded December 18 after a burst dry sprinkler pipe. 87 men moved in mid-January, part of a 114-unit building with 165 bedrooms. Cleanup gutted most interiors, leaving the house a shell, with renovation costs in seven figures and a plan to restore before fall.
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Lawrence considers sanctuary city status amid immigration debates
The City Commission grapples with designating Lawrence as a sanctuary city amid federal and state immigration policies. A staff report warns of potential losses of over 42.7 million dollars in state funds and 6.1 million in federal grants if declared, while staff propose actions including letters of opposition to pending legislation and collaboration with KU on immigration law education. The meeting is set for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
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