LJWorld.com Headlines for June 18, 2020

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Chance of thunderstorms throughout weekend could bring 1 to 3 inches of rain to Douglas County]( Douglas County is under a hazardous weather outlook because of the possibility of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon through Sunday. Chad Omitt, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Topeka, said Douglas County could expect 1 to 3 ... [Chance of thunderstorms throughout weekend could bring 1 to 3 inches of rain to Douglas County]( By: Lauren Fox Douglas County is under a hazardous weather outlook because of the possibility of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon through Sunday. Chad Omitt, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Topeka, said Douglas County could expect 1 to 3 ... June 18, 2020 @ 9:42am [Kansas Board of Regents votes to hold tuition, fees flat across KU campuses; Girod highlights budget challenges]( By: Conner Mitchell Tuition at the University of Kansas will officially stay flat for the second consecutive academic year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt higher education. The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday morning approved KU’s request — ... June 18, 2020 @ 9:38am [KU announces mandatory mask policy for all of campus, effective immediately]( By: Conner Mitchell All individuals on the University of Kansas campus, effective immediately, will be required to wear a face covering to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, KU Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer said Thursday. The KU policy office is in the ... June 18, 2020 @ 9:00am [Douglas County commissioners say they also need state lawmakers to help address jail population issues]( By: Dylan Lysen While the Douglas County Commission has recently challenged local criminal justice leaders to find ways to decrease their usage of the county jail, the commissioners on Wednesday said they need to also challenge state lawmakers. “This all ... June 17, 2020 @ 8:09pm [LMH reaches tentative deal to shake up management of emergency department and other doctor staffing]( By: Chad Lawhorn The company overseeing the care at Lawrence’s only emergency department is set to go from a Lawrence-based company to a large, national firm. LMH Health announced Wednesday that it has reached a tentative deal to end its more than 25-year ... June 17, 2020 @ 7:01pm [COVID-19 cases in Douglas County increase to 86; 11 remain active]( By: Staff Report Douglas County has reported 86 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, local officials said Wednesday — an increase of three cases since Tuesday. In Douglas County, 75 out of the 86 people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 have recovered, ... June 17, 2020 @ 6:34pm [Lawrence Police Department has updated policies on use of force, comparisons to ‘8 Can’t Wait’]( By: Mackenzie Clark Story updated at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday: As the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis continues to ripple across the globe, civilians want to know what is being done to prevent such an incident from happening in their hometowns. The ... June 17, 2020 @ 3:41pm [LMH starts to see finances improve as pandemic restrictions ease; big changes on tap for emergency room doctors]( By: Chad Lawhorn LMH Health is starting to see a small change in its finances as surgeries and other procedures have started occurring again after pandemic-related restrictions have begun to ease at the hospital. But on the change front, it is the hospital’s ... June 17, 2020 @ 2:38pm [Lawrence City Commission approves changes to no-camping ordinance, making some exceptions for homeless people]( By: Rochelle Valverde Updated at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday City leaders have approved changes to the city’s no-camping rules to be more accommodating to homeless people when local shelters are full. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted ... June 17, 2020 @ 2:25pm [Topeka area officials see rise in funeral-linked virus cases]( By: Associated Press Story updated at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday TOPEKA — Health officials are reporting 41 cases of the coronavirus and one death linked to funeral services and visitations in Topeka's Shawnee County. The positive cases include residents from five ... June 17, 2020 @ 1:22pm [City leaders approve code changes to allow for new downtown Lawrence layout; parking details still up for discussion]( By: Rochelle Valverde City leaders have voted to approve code changes that would allow downtown businesses to expand their operations into what are currently angled parking spots, but exactly what that downtown layout will look like and how much parking will be ... June 17, 2020 @ 11:47am [Drive-in concerts this Father's Day at Douglas County Fairgrounds]( By: Staff Report Sky Smeed and Ric Averill will take the stage Sunday for two drive-in concerts at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Smeed, a Lawrence-based Americana musician, will perform at 7:30 p.m. and Averill will perform a family friendly set of stories, ... June 17, 2020 @ 10:32am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044