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Health August 19, 2021 - 12:28 am

Douglas County Commission approves mask mandate for kids ages 2-11

by Mackenzie Clark

A new mask mandate for kids ages 2-11 is now in effect in Douglas County, despite public commenters drawing comparisons to the Holocaust and threatening to unenroll their kids from public schools Wednesday night.

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Crime & Courts August 10, 2021 - 1:13 pm

People of Color almost twice as likely to be searched when stopped in Douglas County, research shows

by Mackenzie Clark

People of Color who are stopped by law enforcement in Douglas County are searched or frisked nearly twice as often as white people, an ongoing study shows. That ratio doesn’t change when the search is the officer’s choice.

Environment May 31, 2021 - 11:12 am

Recycle old electronics this Saturday in Lawrence; volunteers needed

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County residents can offload some old electronics at a recycling event this Saturday, June 5.

Crime & Courts May 11, 2021 - 5:00 pm

Douglas County data analyst: Racial disparities in bail bonds may be further evidence of systemic racism

by Mackenzie Clark

After a presentation on racial disparities in bail bonds, the CJCC wants to take a broader look at bond overall, the role it plays, and whether it’s effective in its overall purpose — and drill deeper to get more data.

Report by Matt Cravens for Douglas County CJCC
Crime & Courts May 9, 2021 - 4:47 pm

Black people face higher bail bonds in Douglas County, report shows; CJCC to discuss

by Mackenzie Clark

On average, Black people must pay higher bond amounts than people of other races to be released from the Douglas County jail, according to a new report.

Lawrence news April 23, 2021 - 2:56 pm

Listening session on Douglas County’s mobile response for behavioral health crises set for Tuesday

by Lawrence Times

A Douglas County team wants to find out from community members about their experiences, direct or indirect, with mobile responses for people experiencing mental illness and addiction.

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