LJWorld.com Headlines for February 12, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Kansas Senate passes bill to expand private school tax credits from 600 students to pool of 200K]( TOPEKA — In a lengthy debate Thursday in the Kansas Senate, Republican legislators batted away several suggested amendments and intraparty dissenters in passing a bill expanding a private school tax credit program beyond the originally ... [Kansas Senate passes bill to expand private school tax credits from 600 students to pool of 200K]( By: Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — In a lengthy debate Thursday in the Kansas Senate, Republican legislators batted away several suggested amendments and intraparty dissenters in passing a bill expanding a private school tax credit program beyond the originally ... February 12, 2021 @ 6:18am [Nursing homes begin slow return to normal in Kansas]( By: Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in Kansas are making their tentative first steps toward easing visitor restrictions that were put in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus, as health officials finish ... February 11, 2021 @ 11:12pm [District Attorney Suzanne Valdez tells police review board that broadening its review of complaints could be 'problematic']( By: Rochelle Valverde Douglas County’s new district attorney Suzanne Valdez told members of Lawrence Community Police Review Board that she has some concerns with their effort to strengthen oversight of complaints against police. Valdez, who replaced longtime ... February 11, 2021 @ 10:20pm [One new COVID-19 death brings county total to 71]( By: Staff Report One more Douglas County resident has died from COVID-19, according to the local health department’s update about the virus on Thursday, bringing the county's death toll to 76. According to the health department's dashboard, there have been 32 ... February 11, 2021 @ 6:24pm [Governor picks Lawrence resident for Kansas Court of Appeals; if confirmed, she would be first woman of color on the court]( By: Staff Report TOPEKA – Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday appointed Jacy J. Hurst, of Lawrence, to fill the vacancy on the Kansas Court of Appeals that was created by the elevation of former Court of Appeals Judge Melissa Standridge to the Kansas Supreme ... February 11, 2021 @ 5:46pm [Douglas County school virus guidance downgraded to green tier for the first time since October]( By: Dylan Lysen Douglas County’s school virus guidance has been downgraded to its lowest tier as cases for COVID-19 continue to fall. Lawrence Douglas County Public Health announced Thursday its recommendation to schools would drop to the green tier, which ... February 11, 2021 @ 5:44pm [City of Lawrence provides information to help prevent frozen pipes amid frigid weather]( By: Staff Report As frigid temperatures continue — and likely worsen — in Lawrence, the city’s Municipal Services and Operations Department is offering residents tips to help prevent frozen water pipes and advice should freezing occur. According to a ... February 11, 2021 @ 4:24pm [Walmart, Dillons to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Lawrence]( By: Lauren Fox Two local in-store pharmacies have been selected to participate in a federal COVID-19 vaccine distribution program. Walmart pharmacies, including the one on Congressional Drive in Lawrence, and Dillons Food Stores pharmacies, including the one ... February 11, 2021 @ 3:56pm [Kansas lawmaker wonders if marriage involves ‘implied consent’ for sexual battery]( By: Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas Rep. Mark Samsel cautioned his colleagues Thursday in a speech on the House floor about the dangers of criminalizing “a routine act” between a husband and wife. Current Kansas law shields spouses from prosecution for ... February 11, 2021 @ 3:39pm [Kansas Board of Regents must vote on KU’s request to extend deadline for controversial policy]( By: Lauren Fox A vote will be required for the Kansas Board of Regents to allow the University of Kansas an extension for submitting a framework to use a controversial new policy, according to the board's spokesperson. Last week, KU’s provost Barbara ... February 11, 2021 @ 3:13pm [Lawrence police blotter for Feb. 11, 2021]( By: Staff Report Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... February 11, 2021 @ 1:09pm [Wind chills near 30 below zero possible in coming week]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence area is looking at a prolonged cold spell, with wind chill readings significantly below zero and unlikely to rise above it in the coming week. The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind chill advisory for Douglas ... February 11, 2021 @ 12:54pm [Kansas lawmakers weigh whether to ease penalties for minor drug crimes]( By: Nomin Ujiyediin, Kansas News Service Two bills pending in the Kansas Legislature would slim down penalties for minor drug crimes. Supporters of the lighter sentences contend the changes would give Kansas more reasonable drug laws and carve away at the state’s prison ... February 11, 2021 @ 11:36am [Kansas state senator sponsors effort to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports]( By: Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Sen. Renee Erickson is advocating passage of a bill by the Kansas Legislature to forbid individuals declared male at birth who later transitioned to female from participating in women’s sports programs at the elementary, high school ... February 11, 2021 @ 11:29am 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