Lawrence considers tougher rental inspection rules to boost checks
City commissioners will review the first draft amendments to the rental inspection ordinance aimed at increasing inspected units and reducing exemptions for less frequent inspections. Officials say prior years saw very few inspections, with only about 1% of 21 174 licensed rental units inspected in 2019 and no inspections during much of 2020 due to the pandemic.
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Painter's celebrity portraits highlight Art in the Park lineup
Lawrence artists prepare for Art in the Park at South Park. Maria Martin and Patrick Schlotterback, eclectic and realist painters, display work while visitors may encounter portraits of Patrick Mahomes, Bill Self, and Bettie Page rendered in oil and paint. Page’s revival in interest adds historical intrigue to the 1960s–era guild fundraiser.
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County reports two more COVID deaths in Douglas County
Douglas County records two additional fatalities linked to COVID. Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health says both women were aged 65 to 75, bringing pandemic deaths to 94 in the county. Active cases stand around 840, with 32 new cases reported Friday and a 14 day average near 39.3.
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Kansas Kindergartners Face Late Start After Covid Disruptions
In Kansas, many 2020 preschool and kindergarten entrants started late or skipped classes due to COVID. Families like Lindsay Drees of Goddard worried about outbreaks before vaccines, opting for remote learning. This fall many kindergartners, including Lisa Reed’s Colvin Elementary class, begin with reduced preschool exposure, leaving many behind in basic skills.
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