Lawrence Humane Society Faces Dog Space Crisis
Lawrence Humane Society reports full dog kennels with 75 spaces at capacity as Intakes rise. Between May 1 and Wednesday, 23 dogs surrendered and 57 strays were taken in, a 34 percent jump in stray intake. Foster reductions and summer departures worsen the strain. shelters in Kansas City and Wichita report similar pressures. Public help is sought through permanent or temporary fostering or adopting dogs.
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Adoption fees reduced to twenty dollars
Alterman announced an urgent call for adopters and foster homes to free space for lost and homeless dogs. The shelter does not euthanize for space but must halve kennels, placing two dogs per unit, risking mental health.
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Engage Douglas County announces 2022 Engaged in Action awards
Engage Douglas County names three awardees for 2022 honoring work to reduce substance misuse promote mental health and serve the community. Malorie Facile a Perry Lecompton High School student and Dorothy Baldwin City school district superintendent win youth and adult honors. Indigenous Community Center of Lawrence is organization recipient. Awards will be presented June 6 at Baker Wetlands Discovery Center with registration available online.
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Perry-Lecompton High School
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Baldwin City
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Indigenous Community Center
Baker Wetlands Discovery Center
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Moniqué Mercurio
Robert Hicks
Engage Douglas County
CASA Benefit Concert Returns with Wind Ensemble in September
Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates will host Winds Across the Prairie benefit featuring the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble for a second year. The event is Friday Sept 9 at a private Clinton Lake estate. Tickets go on sale June 10 at decasaks.org.
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CASA
Clinton Lake
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Flags lowered in Kansas in honor of Uvalde victims
Governor Laura Kelly orders state flags to half staff immediately through Friday to mourn the 21 victims in Uvalde Texas. She pledged stronger school safety efforts and protection for children as communities grieve. Lawrence High and Free State graduations were rescheduled due to rain with times adjusted and KU fieldhouse not available for inclement weather plans.
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KU Athletic Department
Free at home COVID tests for Kansans in vulnerable areas
KDHE partners with RF Catalytic Capital to deliver free at home COVID-19 tests to Kansans in vulnerable communities including Douglas County. Eligible residents visit accesscovidtests.org, enter ZIP code to confirm eligibility and sign up for mail delivery. Assistance is available at 866 534 3463.
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Douglas County
KDHE
Rockefeller Foundation
RF Catalytic Capital
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