Lawrence review board member resigns over oversight limits
Lawrence Community Police Review Board member Jane Gibson resigns citing lack of support and transparency for police complaint oversight. She says ordinance 9324 keeps the board as window dressing and it has never reviewed a case since creation in 2018. chief Rich Lockhart defends transparency.
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Witnesses describe drug deal turning deadly in Wichita murder case
At a preliminary hearing in the murder of Christian Willis 21, of Wichita, witnesses including Caylee Nehrbass described a September 8, 2021 drug deal gone violent on Kentucky Street. Andres D. Spates Jr. 19 is charged with first degree murder. Javier Romero is also charged. The defense argues Willis attempted a robbery. the prosecution asserts felony murder. Judge Stacey Donovan scheduled further proceedings and kept bond at 1 million.
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Kansas lawmakers shape pandemic powers amid mask debates
The Republican led Legislature curbed governor powers and moved to limit local authority over health rules while clashing over mask mandates and school vaccination. Sen. Thompson, a conservative, argues restrictions harmed the economy, while Sen. Carson says lawmakers act on misinformation. Janet Stanek faces confirmation as head of the health department as bills seek to restrict future mandates and protect religious exemptions.
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COVID-19 active cases in Douglas County drop after two-day rise
Lawrence Douglas County Public Health reports 32 new COVID-19 cases from Monday to Wednesday, reducing active cases from 375 to 317. Since March 2020 total cases reach 25,233, with LMH Health hospitals reporting four inpatients. Health officials urge vaccination and CDC guidance, offering clinic vaccines at 200 Maine St and helping with appointments via 785 843 0721.
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