LJWorld.com Headlines for October 21, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Heartland Community Health Center discusses recent efforts to address leadership, equity concerns]( Following recent turnover in the leadership of Heartland Community Health Center and concerns about equity, center representatives said they were taking steps to restore confidence in the center’s direction. As part of the Douglas County ... [Heartland Community Health Center discusses recent efforts to address leadership, equity concerns]( By: Rochelle Valverde Following recent turnover in the leadership of Heartland Community Health Center and concerns about equity, center representatives said they were taking steps to restore confidence in the center’s direction. As part of the Douglas County ... October 20, 2021 @ 10:48pm [Some Douglas County voters have mistakenly received 2 ballots for upcoming elections]( By: Chad Lawhorn Douglas County’s top election official has begun notifying about 1,200 county voters that they may have incorrectly received an extra ballot in the mail for the upcoming city and school board elections. But Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew ... October 20, 2021 @ 5:23pm [Lawrence dental office providing free care to veterans on Nov. 6]( By: Staff Report In recognition of Veterans Day, Aspen Dental locations nationwide, including an office in Lawrence, will provide free care to military veterans. Now in its seventh year, the Day of Service provides dental care for veterans at no cost to honor ... October 20, 2021 @ 4:10pm [Topeka teen sentenced to nearly 13 years for attempted murder of 2 teen brothers in Holcom Park]( By: Dylan Lysen One of the two Topeka teens accused in a double shooting at a Lawrence park in 2019 was sentenced to almost 13 years in prison on Wednesday. Judge Sally Pokorny sentenced Sahavione K. Caraway, now 19, to 155 months in prison for attempted ... October 20, 2021 @ 3:33pm [Candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month slated for next week in South Park]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence community is invited to a candlelight vigil during Domestic Violence Awareness month to remember victims, to honor survivors and to explore opportunities to make a difference. The event will be Tuesday at the east side of South ... October 20, 2021 @ 2:57pm [Reminder: 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory on Sunday for Kansans who live in area codes 785 or 620]( By: Staff Report Kansans who live in area codes 785 or 620 will be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls beginning on Sunday. At that time, local calls dialed with only seven digits will not go through, and a recording will inform you that ... October 20, 2021 @ 1:54pm [Lawrence police blotter for Oct. 20, 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 ... October 20, 2021 @ 1:41pm [Leaders warn LMH may not be part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas network in 2022; two companies in tough negotiations]( By: Chad Lawhorn Story updated at 5:49 p.m. Wednesday: The state’s largest health insurance company and Lawrence’s only hospital are in contentious contract negotiations that may result in LMH Health no longer accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas as a ... October 20, 2021 @ 12:15pm [Tiny wrists in cuffs: How police across the country, including in Kansas, use force against children]( By: HELEN WIEFFERING, COLLEEN LONG and CAMILLE FASSETT, Associated Press CHICAGO — Royal Smart remembers every detail: the feeling of the handcuffs on his wrists. The panic as he was led outside into the cold March darkness, arms raised, to face a wall of police officers pointing their guns. He was 8 years ... October 20, 2021 @ 10:05am [Laird Noller Ford giving away hundreds of brand new coats in November]( By: Staff Report As temperatures turn colder, a local car dealership plans to provide free coats and other winter wear to the community. Laird Noller Ford in Lawrence and Topeka will host its second annual Drive out the Cold coat giveaway the first week of ... October 20, 2021 @ 9:49am 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