Prairie Village Bans Conversion Therapy for Youth
Prairie Village Kansas votes to ban conversion therapy by licensed medical or mental health professionals on minors with a 1000-dollar fine for violations. The move aligns with Lawrence and Roeland Park bans, while churches remain free to discuss sexuality. critics note potential lack of practitioners.
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Lawrence man faces new child sex charges in added case
Dustyn D. Polk, 46, awaiting trial on child sex charges, is accused in a new filing of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, one count of criminal sodomy and one count of indecent solicitation. Incidents cited occurred 2009 to 2010 when the child was 15. Polk also faces prior charges from 2018, with trial set for February. He remains jailed on bonds totaling earlier and current cases, with next court date November 9.
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City weighs two bus route redesign plans with micro transit
Lawrence invites residents to comment on two proposed redesigned bus networks that combine traditional routes with app based micro transit. Both scenarios feature microtransit vehicles and Uber like service with affordable, predictable fares and must keep trips short for efficiency.
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KU to host public tour of Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve
The Kansas Biological Survey and Center for Ecological Research at KU will hold a free public tour of the Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct 30, with registration limited to 50 attendees. The route includes a hike to a bluff overlooking Coal Creek as fall color graces the oak-hickory forest. Email biosurvey@ku.edu to sign up. Scotch Fabric Care Services and The Salvation Army collect coats for Share the Warmth through Nov 20, with distribution planned in December. donations of coats and blankets are welcomed at Scotch locations.
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Dog helps game warden find suspect in Wellington
Ruby the K-9 from Kansas Wildlife & Parks tracked a felon wanted on an outstanding warrant on Oct. 8 at Wellington City Lake. Handler Chris Stout followed as the dog led through thick brush to the man, who was found face down in mud. Ruby celebrated with a swim.
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