LJWorld.com Headlines for May 30, 2020

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [$4.8M of summer road maintenance projects set to begin soon throughout Lawrence]( Work is set to get underway soon on $4.8 million worth of summer road projects in Lawrence, including some that will affect areas near downtown and the University of Kansas campus. The first projects in the city's annual street maintenance ... [$4.8M of summer road maintenance projects set to begin soon throughout Lawrence]( By: Rochelle Valverde Work is set to get underway soon on $4.8 million worth of summer road projects in Lawrence, including some that will affect areas near downtown and the University of Kansas campus. The first projects in the city's annual street maintenance ... May 29, 2020 @ 5:32pm [Tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Douglas County increases to 66; only 2 remain active]( By: Staff Report Douglas County has reported 66 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, local officials said Friday — an increase of one case since Thursday. In Douglas County, 64 out of the 66 people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 have recovered, ... May 29, 2020 @ 4:26pm [New data on COVID-19 in Kansas encouraging, but masks, social distancing still needed, KDHE secretary says]( By: Conner Mitchell Though the impact of COVID-19 is not on the wane, the state's top health officer on Friday cited encouraging signs for how Kansas is managing the disease’s spread. New data has shown that only six states have a lower infection rate of ... May 29, 2020 @ 3:20pm [Former law enforcement officer files to run for Douglas County Commission]( By: Staff Report A former law enforcement officer and current business owner is running for a seat on the Douglas County Commission. Brett LaRue, who owns and operates a home inspection service, filed for the county’s Second District seat as a Republican, ... May 29, 2020 @ 2:46pm [Yes, some local candidates running as Democrats were Republicans not long ago]( By: Chad Lawhorn The local election season is hitting a key moment with Monday’s filing deadline near, and some readers have questions about some of the politics behind the races. Two questions seem to be the most frequent: Why is there a dearth of local ... May 29, 2020 @ 1:52pm [Douglas County undersheriff withdraws from race for sheriff]( By: Mackenzie Clark Douglas County Undersheriff Gary Bunting has withdrawn from the race for Douglas County sheriff, he said Friday. “While I feel that I could have done an outstanding job for our community, its citizens, and our employees; health and family ... May 29, 2020 @ 12:18pm [Lawrence police: Man who witnesses thought had handgun arrested with airsoft gun]( By: Mackenzie Clark A man was reported to be threatening people with a firearm Friday morning, but arresting officers determined that he had an airsoft pistol in his possession, according to Lawrence police. Officers were dispatched to the call at 8:33 a.m. ... May 29, 2020 @ 11:25am [Record keeper for Lawrence police files to run for Douglas County register of deeds]( By: Staff report A public servant with experience in record keeping and a love for land management has decided to run for the office of Douglas County register of deeds. Kim Murphree, who has served as a records manager for the Lawrence Police Department for ... May 29, 2020 @ 11:11am 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