LJWorld.com Headlines for December 18, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Study finds stark racial disparities in jail bookings, and in past 5 years most were for minor, nonviolent charges]( A study of bookings into the Douglas County Jail over the past five years found that the majority were for minor, nonviolent charges, but there were also disparities in jail admissions that suggest law enforcement officers are more frequently ... [Study finds stark racial disparities in jail bookings, and in past 5 years most were for minor, nonviolent charges]( By: Austin Hornbostel A study of bookings into the Douglas County Jail over the past five years found that the majority were for minor, nonviolent charges, but there were also disparities in jail admissions that suggest law enforcement officers are more frequently ... December 17, 2022 @ 8:59pm ['You're forever branded': One man's search to find an apartment comes up empty after prison, homelessness]( By: Rochelle Valverde When Scot arrived back to Lawrence after serving three years in prison, he didn’t expect he would still be looking for somewhere to live more than six months later. With the local homeless shelter full, initially he stayed with others or slept ... December 17, 2022 @ 8:48pm [Kansas medical marijuana committee holds final meeting, prepares for legalization push]( By: Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Medical marijuana may have a future in Kansas after all, though lawmakers are still uncertain whether any medical marijuana legislation will garner support in the Senate, or wither away like previous medical marijuana bills. After ... December 17, 2022 @ 6:16pm [Preparing for surgery: what to know ahead of time for a smoother experience]( By: Kade Han If you’re facing surgery, you aren’t alone. More than 15 million Americans undergo surgery each year, according to the American College of Surgeons. Whether the surgery is still a possibility or the date has already been set, it is essential ... December 17, 2022 @ 6:09pm [Lawrence man indicted in Wisconsin for alleged sexual assault of child on Menominee Indian Reservation]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man previously convicted of sexual assault in Douglas County has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Wisconsin for an alleged sexual assault of a girl under the age of 12 on the Menominee Indian Reservation. Gerald Lavern ... December 17, 2022 @ 2:59pm 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