LJWorld.com Headlines for July 1, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [County says federal funds could be 'game-changers' for local nonprofits; see list of organizations applying for local funds]( Local social service organizations received encouraging words on Wednesday that they may get a significant amount of the $23 million in federal pandemic relief funding that has been awarded to Douglas County. They also may be getting a new ... [County says federal funds could be 'game-changers' for local nonprofits; see list of organizations applying for local funds]( By: Chad Lawhorn Local social service organizations received encouraging words on Wednesday that they may get a significant amount of the $23 million in federal pandemic relief funding that has been awarded to Douglas County. They also may be getting a new ... June 30, 2021 @ 7:57pm [County commissioner questions turnover at Heartland health center; former COO discloses discrimination complaint]( By: Chad Lawhorn Questions emerged Wednesday about the departure of two top executives at Heartland Community Health Center after one disclosed she has hired an attorney regarding a previous racial discrimination complaint against Heartland. New information ... June 30, 2021 @ 6:33pm [Ahead of July 4 holiday, Kansas starts COVID campaign amid fears about delta variant; fewer than 40% fully vaccinated]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday launched public-service announcements about COVID-19, reflecting officials' fears that people who travel over the Fourth of July holiday will return with the fast-spreading delta variant. One ... June 30, 2021 @ 4:07pm [Bill Cosby freed from prison; his sex-crime conviction has been overturned]( By: Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania's highest court threw out Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction and released him from prison Wednesday in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as "America's Dad," ruling that the prosecutor ... June 30, 2021 @ 2:36pm ['A pattern of gun violence': Lawrence man sentenced to 18 years for convictions in 2018 shooting incident]( By: Dylan Lysen After hearing emotional comments from the defendant, his family and the victim’s family, a Douglas County District Court judge sentenced a Lawrence man to 18 years in prison for a 2018 shooting incident. Judge Amy Hanley on Wednesday ... June 30, 2021 @ 2:32pm [Lawrence police blotter for June 30, 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 ... June 30, 2021 @ 2:18pm [Community members can now request onsite COVID-19 clinics at businesses or events]( By: Staff Report Douglas County community members can now request a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at their business or event, according to a news release Wednesday from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. The goal of the new program is to provide more access to ... June 30, 2021 @ 1:58pm [4 ways Republicans could redistrict the only Kansas Democrat in Congress out of a job]( By: Abigail Censky, Kansas News Service. TOPEKA — When Republicans in Congress blocked debate on the Democratic-led elections overhaul bill last week, it dashed U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids’ hopes that her district could be redrawn by an independent commission. Instead, the ... June 30, 2021 @ 1:43pm [Early-morning fire severely damages Lawrence duplex]( By: Dylan Lysen An overnight fire left an eastern Lawrence home severely damaged on Wednesday. Fire crews responded to a call for a house fire at 1425 Maple Lane around 12:45 a.m., Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical said in a news release. When firefighters ... June 30, 2021 @ 1:01pm [Tonight's City Band concert will be at Lied Center instead of South Park because of weather forecast]( By: Staff Report Tonight's performance of the Lawrence City Band has been moved from South Park to the Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, on the University of Kansas campus because of the forecast of inclement weather. Tonight's program, called "Watercolors," ... June 30, 2021 @ 12:14pm [New WPA-style posters of Douglas County to be exhibited at Lawrence Public Library]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence Public Library will host an exhibit of new WPA-style posters depicting Douglas County green areas. The exhibit is an expansion of a popular exhibit last summer that featured Lawrence parks and green spaces. The new series of ... June 30, 2021 @ 11:41am [Legislative committee backs governor's 3 appointments to Kansas Board of Regents]( By: Associated Press TOPEKA — A Legislative panel voted Wednesday to approve the appointment of a former railway executive, a former state senator and an educator to the board that governs the state's six universities after members previously expressed concerns. ... June 30, 2021 @ 11:07am [Charges expected Thursday for Trump's company, top executive]( By: Michael Sisak, Associated Press Updated at 2:43 p.m. Wednesday Donald Trump's company and his longtime finance chief are expected to be charged Thursday with tax-related crimes stemming from a New York investigation into the former president's business dealings, people ... June 30, 2021 @ 10:59am [Traveling John Brown exhibit to debut in Lawrence]( By: Staff Report The Watkins Museum of History will host the debut of a traveling exhibit about the life of abolitionist John Brown. The exhibit, built by Overland Traveling Exhibits, will open at the museum in downtown Lawrence on Sept. 4. It tells the story ... June 30, 2021 @ 10:17am [Flash flood warning in effect in Douglas County]( By: Staff Report A flash flood warning is in effect until 11 a.m. today in Douglas County, according to the National Weather Service. Storms have produced heavy rain — between 1.5 and 3 inches — across the area, and additional rainfall up to 1.5 inches is ... June 30, 2021 @ 9:58am 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. 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