Sheriff seeks help to reduce mentally ill in jail
Douglas County seeks county commissioners commitment to Stepping Up Initiative to cut seriously mentally ill inmates. The plan includes hiring two AID case managers, diverting about 25 inmates per month to treatment, and details of a nearly $200,000 grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant funds start in January. job descriptions and policies are being drafted ahead of that.
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Drake remains at large amid warnings and child safety risk
Authorities say Drake is armed and dangerous after threats amid a child in danger. Drake has prior charges for interfering with parental custody and a lengthy criminal history in Douglas and Jefferson counties. The search centers on Lawrence and Eudora, with tips to call 911 or 331 9870. Public safety reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 832-7146.
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Nighttime Home Invasion And Robbery Report
Caitlin Doornbos reports two incidents in Lawrence. A resident used a golf club to repel an intruder named Wright who fled as officers closed in. Earlier, two youths robbed a man at Village Square apartment complex, taking a wallet and electronics. No injuries reported.
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Ole Miss Flag Controversy Moves Toward Removal
After student, faculty and staff resolutions, Ole Miss halted display of the state flag for three hours Sunday. University leaders sent the flag to archives and plan to display it in the library with removal resolutions, as critics push for change and supporters urge respect for current symbols.
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Voting rights hearing set for January in Kansas
An advisory committee to the US Civil Rights Commission will hold a January 28 hearing in Topeka on Kansas voting rights. The event will address the Kansas SAFE Act, citizenship proof, photo ID rules, and suspend registrations. The committee met by teleconference to set the date and panel topics.
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KU aims to curb garage pollution with new runoff system
Lawrence officials plan a university garage water runoff system by semester end. It will redirect contaminated water from the storm sewer to a holding tank, filter sediments, and include a power washer. Pigeons persist on ledges despite deterrents as staff seek quick interim cleaning efforts. About 20 attendees at the fall parking forum raised concerns and suggestions.
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