Douglas County training launches Decision Points program
The Douglas County Sheriffs Office leads a new Decision Points training for community groups working with people reentering society from jail or prison. The open-ended, evidence-based program uses four cognitive steps in role play to slow thinking and reduce impulsive choices, with 61 participants served since February 2021. Agencies like AHH and housing programs Kairos House and Meraki House are getting trained to offer sessions beyond court referrals. Contacts: 785-832-5220.
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Douglas County adds free workshop on mental health and addiction
Several Douglas County agencies partner to host a free workshop on mental illness and addiction resources. The event runs 9 30 a m to noon Saturday March 19 at Flory Meeting Hall Douglas County Fairgrounds Lawrence. Speakers include Bruce Liese and Lisa Cyrus with discussion time and Q A sessions. Reservations are required via unitedwaydgco org.
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Heinens expand Lawrence store and Sod Shop grows transitally
The Heinens open a Lawrence equipment dealership and showroom in a former motel site near I 70 with brands Ferris Luckier and Mahindra tractors plus Stihl tools and Billy Goat lawn vacuums. The Sod Shop expands here, selling sod by the roll and seed bags with limited retail due to agricultural zoning.
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Wilbur
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Shooting at Olathe East High Sparks Affidavit Details
An officer states Stoppel tried to grab Elmore s gun and they fell. He stayed atop Elmore until the student vomited. Stoppel and Clark were later shot. which shots hit Stoppel is unspecified. Leslie Simons was unharmed. Clark aided Elmore with a tourniquet before lockdown. Elmore s attorney Morrison opposed affidavit release.
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Simons
Kerry Lane
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Morrison
Douglas County COVID-19 updates show 133 deaths
The health department reports 133 total COVID-19 deaths in Douglas County with 168 active cases, down 44 from Monday. Since March 2020, 25,266 cases have been recorded. Vaccines and boosters are available at the Community Health Building clinic, with scheduling via idhealth.org/getmyvaccine or 785-843-0721, plus clinics at pharmacies and doctors’ offices.
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Kansas Legislature Pushes Redistricting Votes Amid Gov Kelly Debate
The Senate plans a final vote today on the redistricting map and seeks House endorsement before reaching Governor Laura Kelly. The House advances its own map to redraw 125 House districts while Kelly supported the federal plan. Both chambers previously overrode her veto, but the U S House map faces three lawsuits.
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