Douglas County poised to adopt solar farm rules today
County leaders near finalization of regulations for future solar farms with a vote at today's Douglas County Commission meeting. The process began a year ago and drew more than 20 public comments, including opposition to a Florida firm NeatEra proposed 3,000 acre project spanning southeast Douglas and into Johnson County.
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Affidavit details officer arrest for rape charge in Lawrence
An affidavit supports arrest of Officer Jonathan Gardner 41 of Tonganoxie for allegedly raping a woman who asked for a ride home after a New Year’s night at a downtown Lawrence bar in 2017. She says he assaulted her during the ride, fear from probation, and delayed reporting until 2021 when the case resurfaced. Gardner denies memory of the key events and says he offered a ride after interaction with the plaintiff and another man.
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Wakarusa riverbank restoration project near completion
The Wakarusa Riverbank Restoration Project in Eudora will wrap up in the next weeks with two final volunteer work days. On Saturday May 14 from 2 to 5 pm a project celebration and restoration activities including planting native prairie species will occur, followed by another session Thursday May 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Reservations are required via bit.ly/3LFHNDB, and questions can be directed to Kim Bellemere at kim.bellemere kansasriver.org.
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County records another COVID death in high transmission period
Douglas County adds a February COVID death of a man aged 55 to 61 as the latest update shows 138 total deaths since 2020. The 14 day case average sits at 60.1 with 1,174 active cases, keeping high transmission until counts drop below thresholds. Three were hospitalized at LMH Health as officials urge vaccination and CDC guidance.
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