Douglas County looks at jail expansion and mental health center
Officials and the sheriff hosted a public meeting to discuss a jail expansion and a mental health crisis intervention center. They cited that 18 percent of bookings involve serious mental illness and that 80 percent of those lacked prior treatment, framing the plan as aid for individuals and community and a step to reduce jail crowding.
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Tail Wagging Readers at Lawrence Library Encourages Kids to Read to Dogs
Lawrence Public Library hosts Tail Wagging Readers each second and fourth Saturday from 10 to 11 AM with Lov ing Paws Animal Therapy dogs. Children may bring their own books or read library titles for 15 minute sessions, under supervision, to build confidence and reduce reading anxiety.
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Bob Billings Parkway street upgrades eyed for 2016
Lawrence officials seek Tuesday city commission approval of Bob Billings Parkway improvements from Kasold to Wakarusa with a $2.25 million budget. Residents marked problem areas with orange dots, guiding prioritized work ahead of a projected traffic increase from Kansas Highway 10 interchange.
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