LJWorld.com Headlines for January 5, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Kansas' new lieutenant governor, state treasurer sworn in]( Topeka — Lynn Rogers was sworn in Monday as Kansas' state treasurer, and David Toland took the oath of office to replace Rogers as lieutenant governor. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly had separate, brief ceremonies for both officials at the ... [Kansas' new lieutenant governor, state treasurer sworn in]( By: Associated Press Topeka — Lynn Rogers was sworn in Monday as Kansas' state treasurer, and David Toland took the oath of office to replace Rogers as lieutenant governor. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly had separate, brief ceremonies for both officials at the ... January 4, 2021 @ 6:53pm [Kansas governor 'very comfortable' with vaccine distribution]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday that she’s “very comfortable” with how Kansas is distributing COVID-19 vaccines despite U.S. government data showing its inoculation rate is the lowest of any state. The Democratic governor argued ... January 4, 2021 @ 6:41pm [Douglas County still waiting on vaccines for many health care workers in Phase 1A; new death brings county total to 35]( By: Lauren Fox Douglas County has received about 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines since the rollout began, but many health care workers who qualified for Phase 1A of the county's vaccination plan are still waiting for their shots, officials said Monday. As of ... January 4, 2021 @ 5:35pm [Men use social media in attempts to sexually target Lawrence teens, affidavits allege]( By: Mackenzie Clark Two Lawrence men have been arrested after allegedly using Facebook and Snapchat to not only solicit underage girls, but to also find out where they live, according to recently released documents in their court cases. Jared C. Spears, 28, of ... January 4, 2021 @ 4:01pm [Lawrence school district to begin 2021 with hybrid in-person learning before updating guidance]( By: Dylan Lysen Lawrence students will begin learning in the new year the same way they ended 2020 — through hybrid in-person learning. However, that decision was not based on updated guidance provided by the district’s recently installed gating criteria. ... January 4, 2021 @ 3:08pm [United Way of Douglas County receives $45,000 for emergency food and shelter programs]( By: Staff Report Local nonprofits or government units seeking extra money for emergency food and shelter programs are encouraged to apply for funding from United Way of Douglas County. The United Way announced in a news release on Monday that Douglas County ... January 4, 2021 @ 2:56pm [KU professor retires after decades of helping young people stay in school, advocating for people with disabilities]( By: Dylan Lysen After more than four decades of helping young people stay in school, advocating for people with disabilities and inspiring her colleagues, University of Kansas professor Jan Sheldon is hanging up her hat. Sheldon, a professor of applied ... January 4, 2021 @ 2:46pm [Lawrence City Commission to consider providing additional funding for drop-in overnight shelter at local hotel]( By: Rochelle Valverde With the initial startup funds expected to run out soon, Lawrence city leaders will soon discuss providing more money for an overnight cold-weather shelter for homeless people at a local hotel. On Dec. 23, the city and a volunteer group ... January 4, 2021 @ 2:12pm [Lawrence finishes 2020 in moderate drought after year-end dry spell]( By: Elvyn Jones Lawrence finished 2020 in a moderate drought after recording about 6 inches less than its normal annual rainfall, the National Weather Service reports. Jenni Pittman, meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Topeka, said ... January 4, 2021 @ 1:46pm [Lawrence police blotter for Jan. 4, 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 ... January 4, 2021 @ 1:07pm [Boy sentenced for bringing loaded gun to Lawrence High School]( By: Mackenzie Clark Story updated at 5:44 p.m. Monday: A teen who reportedly brought a gun to Lawrence High School last year has been sentenced to time served. The boy, a 14-year-old student at the time, stole a 9 mm handgun from a parent in December 2019, ... January 4, 2021 @ 12:36pm 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