Community volunteer drive seeks helpers in Douglas County
Douglas County agencies call for volunteers across programs. Toys for Tots, Salvation Army, Just Food, Evergreen Hospice, Lawrence Meals on Wheels, and Big Brothers Big Sisters list openings from December toy shop staffing to office work, meal delivery, friendly visits, and mentoring. Contacts include Mary Jones, Jim Evers, Jen Williams, Clare Gorres, Kim Culliss, Shelly Hornbaker, and United Way volunteer coordinators.
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Douglas County Toys For Tots
Borders
New Hampshire St
Mary Jones
Just Food
Jen Williams
Justfoodks. Org
Evergreen Hospice
Douglas
Johnson Counties
Lawrence Meals On Wheels
Lawrence
Kim Culliss
Sbcglobal.net
Big
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Douglas County
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kansas law agencies struggle to fill hundreds of police jobs
Kansas law enforcement agencies report dozens of openings amid negative publicity and low starting pay in the Wichita area. The Kansas Highway Patrol has over 100 vacancies with only 19 cadets in Salina, while Wichita PD lists more than 50 officer openings. Rural sheriffs also struggle, with Coffey County reporting two vacancies and Shawnee County and Crawford County agencies listing multiple deputy roles.
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Wichita
Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol
Salina
Wichita Eagle
Brent Allred
Wichita Police Department
Allred
Crawford County
Dan Peak
Shawnee County
Topeka
Randy Rogers
Coffey County
Voter registration drive visits Lawrence high schools
League members visit Free State and Lawrence High classes this week to register eligible seniors and inform students about voting. They note low turnout among ages 18 to 24, citing Census data and urging informed participation beyond the presidential race.
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Lawrence High
League
King
U.S. Census Bureau
Lawrence High School
Free State
Stop Moaning Start Owning author rebuts entitlement crime view
Public safety reporter recounts Russell arguing for personal responsibility in deter ring crime. He cites cases including Suwamet Hanatanagarn's three year probation for burglary and Isaac Taylor's alleged narcissistic entitlement in stabbing. Russell promotes his book and media appearances to push community accountability and tougher moral stance.
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Russell
Suwamet Hanatanagarn
Dillons
W. 23Rd St
Douglas County
Peggy Kittel
Hanatanagarn
Hanatan Agorn
Hamatanagorn
Kansas Department of Corrections
Isaac Taylor
Lawrence
Pickleman
Massachusetts St
Taylor
James George
George
HLN
Dr. Drew
Fox News
Raven Book Store
Hastings
Signs of Life
Skydiving at Lawrence Airport stalls amid safety talks
FAA public affairs official Elizabeth Isham Cory said adding skydiving would require FAA notification and safety steps. Lawrence officials cite safety concerns raised in a July letter, with no clear decision expected before the December Aviation Advisory Board meeting. Skydiver William McCauley, Fortier, and local operator concerns frame ongoing delays and calls for a formal safety study. Mayor Amyx urges rapid city commission action to resolve the issue.
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Elizabeth Isham Cory
FAA
Cory
Herbert
Soules
Aviation Advisory Board
Commission
Lawrence Municipal
McCauley
Kansas
Journal-World
Lawrence
Midwest
Fortier
Life Star of Kansas
Kansas City
Overland Park
Mike Amyx
City Commission
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Clareg
Ehc4u.org
Shelly Hornbaker
United Way
Roger Hill
Volunteer
Unitedwaydgco.org
Volunteerdouglascounty.org
U.S. Representatives
Board of Education
Rochelle Valverde
Ijworld.com
Caitlin Doornbos
Cvdoornbos
Ljworld.com
William McCauley
Paul Fortier
Omaha
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City Hall
Nikki Wentling
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