LJWorld.com Headlines for January 13, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence City Commission speaks out against violence at the Capitol, those who voted not to certify election results]( Lawrence city leaders on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent violence at the U.S. Capitol and the votes of Lawrence’s congressional delegation not to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. At the Lawrence City Commission's regular ... [Lawrence City Commission speaks out against violence at the Capitol, those who voted not to certify election results]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence city leaders on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent violence at the U.S. Capitol and the votes of Lawrence’s congressional delegation not to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. At the Lawrence City Commission's regular ... January 12, 2021 @ 10:02pm [In State of the State address, Kelly decries D.C. riot, says Kansas must set example of bipartisanship]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly told fellow Kansas residents Tuesday night that her usual yearly call for bipartisanship is not enough in light of last week’s mob violence in Washington, and she said the state’s leaders “must commit ourselves ... January 12, 2021 @ 7:36pm [Kansas attorney general rules that KU’s pandemic meetings are ‘akin to staff meetings,’ do not violate open meetings act]( By: Lauren Fox Kansas’ Office of the Attorney General ruled Friday that the University of Kansas was not breaking state law by keeping the meetings of its pandemic advisory team private. The nine-member team, known as PMAT, of medical professionals and KU ... January 12, 2021 @ 6:26pm [New district attorney, sheriff explain their early priorities; diversion programs, jail changes on the to-do list]( By: Dylan Lysen Douglas County's new law enforcement leaders shared their to-do list with other local criminal justice officials on Tuesday, and they're envisioning new diversion programs for defendants, making better use of space in the county jail and a ... January 12, 2021 @ 4:59pm [Douglas County reports 54 new COVID-19 cases; 1,176 remain active]( By: Staff Report Douglas County reported 7,287 cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, an increase of 54 cases since Monday. In Douglas County, 6,111 out of the 7,287 cases are inactive or beyond the infectious period, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Public ... January 12, 2021 @ 4:38pm [Lawrence police blotter for Jan. 12, 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 12, 2021 @ 1:05pm ['He is a danger to women': Kansas House Democrats move to oust member]( By: Heather Hollingsworth and John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA (AP) — Kansas House Democrats started the process Tuesday to oust a newly elected lawmaker over multiple issues that include the 20-year-old’s rhetoric on Twitter and allegations of harassing and threatening girls and young women. A ... January 12, 2021 @ 12:30pm [Kansas Republicans target 2022 primary for abortion amendment]( By: Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Republicans bolstered by conservative gains in the Legislature plan to place a constitutional amendment on abortion before voters on the 2022 primary ballot. The controversial decision to delay a popular vote on the measure could ... January 12, 2021 @ 12:31pm [Kansas House, Senate forge ahead without mask mandate covering legislators]( By: Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau's brother, Wichita retiree Randall Faust Jr., usually adhered to basic public health rules by wearing a face covering and practicing social distancing. But he let down his guard and set his mask aside while ... January 12, 2021 @ 12:09pm [{NAME} City Council considering proposal that puts all bond funding in writing]( By: Elvyn Jones The {NAME} City Council will take a rare third look at a measure that requires it to identify the source of funds used to retire debt when approving a bond issue. With the ordinance on the agenda for the second time at its Jan. 5 meeting, the ... January 12, 2021 @ 10:27am [New commissioners to take seats as Douglas County Commission meets for brief agenda]( By: Dylan Lysen The Douglas County Commission will meet for a brief agenda on Wednesday as two new commissioners take their seats. The commission will consider electing new leadership for 2021 and consider approving some items on a consent agenda, including ... January 12, 2021 @ 10:06am [Black joy, a ‘love project’ and food security: Lawrence racial equity grant recipients share goals]( By: Mackenzie Clark Now that Clare Nderagakura is at a point where she can take care of herself, she wants to give back to the community that has supported her and helped her grow. Her “love project,” Clare’s Community Closet, aims to provide basic needs ... January 12, 2021 @ 9:57am 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. 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