LJWorld.com Headlines for December 8, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Public gets to offer more feedback on new Douglas County Commission districts; commissioner shares her own map ideas]( The public was able to give more feedback Wednesday on Douglas County’s process for expanding the County Commission from three districts to five — although it wasn’t until nearly four hours into the commission’s meeting — and one ... [Public gets to offer more feedback on new Douglas County Commission districts; commissioner shares her own map ideas]( By: Austin Hornbostel The public was able to give more feedback Wednesday on Douglas County’s process for expanding the County Commission from three districts to five — although it wasn’t until nearly four hours into the commission’s meeting — and one ... December 7, 2022 @ 10:30pm [Candlelight vigil planned for 13-year-old, father who died in shooting near {NAME} City]( By: Staff Report A candlelight vigil is planned for Friday night in memory of two people who died in a shooting on Monday near {NAME} City. The vigil for Hayden Koch, 13, and her father, David M. Koch, 55, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at St. John the ... December 7, 2022 @ 6:43pm [Man charged with attempted murder in Douglas County after allegedly grabbing steering wheel from driver]( By: Chris Conde A man has been charged in Douglas County District Court with attempted murder after allegedly trying to steer a vehicle in which he was a passenger off the road. Jayce Tyler Ingham, 35, of Iola, is charged with two felony counts of attempted ... December 7, 2022 @ 5:04pm [Board of behavioral health crisis center won't say whether it agrees with allegations its director made against county administrator]( By: Austin Hornbostel The board tasked with overseeing Douglas County’s yet-to-open behavioral health crisis center is declining to comment on pointed allegations leveled by the facility’s outgoing director against Douglas County Administrator Sarah Plinsky. On ... December 7, 2022 @ 4:55pm [An update on $4B Panasonic battery plant, including starting wages and talk of an expansion of Kansas Highway 10]( By: Chad Lawhorn Many starting wages at the new $4 billion Panasonic battery plant in nearby De Soto will be in the $20 to $25 an hour range, a Lawrence consultant working with the company said. That’s good information for potential job seekers to have, but ... December 7, 2022 @ 5:03pm [Lawrence's Boog Highberger says this will be his last term in Kansas House]( By: Kim Callahan Democratic lawmaker Dennis “Boog” Highberger, of Lawrence, does not intend to seek another term in the Kansas Legislature after his current term expires, he told the Journal-World Wednesday. Highberger, who recently won reelection — ... December 7, 2022 @ 3:39pm ['It is killing people': The fentanyl crisis in Lawrence is on the rise and 'it’s everywhere in the city']( By: Kim Callahan In May of last year, the Lawrence Police Department warned the community about a potent drug that was killing area residents. It was not the usual “stay away from drugs” message directed at teens, but something far more urgent and directed ... December 7, 2022 @ 2:33pm [Lawrence city leaders approve $1.26M in grant awards from affordable housing trust fund]( By: Rochelle Valverde The Lawrence City Commission has approved $1.26 million in grants from the city’s affordable housing trust fund. The seven projects include a supportive housing project, rental and utility assistance, and transitional housing for women ... December 7, 2022 @ 12:27pm [Two Kansas high schools investigate offensive chants at game; coach calls for removal of inappropriate fans]( By: MARGARET STAFFORD, Associated Press Two Kansas high schools are investigating after students at one school reportedly yelled racist and offensive taunts at the other school's basketball team. Topeka High School's team was subjected to "racial slurs, threats and disgusting ... December 7, 2022 @ 9:47am 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