The rise in vaccinations has made that a reality for many but not Trish Gaston.
Gaston s two sons are incarcerated at Lansing Correctional Facility, the largest prison in the state and the site of one of the worst COVID-19 hotspots in the nation.
Both of her sons have been vaccinated. But when Gaston drove the three hours from her Wichita home to visit them earlier this month, a hug was out of the question the Kansas Department of Corrections still isn t allowing contact visits. It was hard, Gaston said. I mean, I was thankful to see them. . But it was just really hard. And you know, I borderline almost broke a rule because I m like, How do I leave here and not hug them. But I didn t want to take a chance on then losing what I do have.
Kansas prisoners still can t have contact visits with loved ones Health officials point to COVID-19 guidelines
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Kansas prisons visitation policies frustrate families amid COVID-19
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Recent arrests by Johnson City police include:
⢠Brandi King, 40, 269 Gregtown Road, Jonesbo-rough, was charged on April 25 with shoplifting, trespassing, burglary, simple possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, and misdemeanor evading arrest. Around 10:22 p.m., officers responded to Walmart Supercenter, 3111 Browns Mills Road, in reference to a shoplifting call. Police said King had used the self checkout register to under ring numerous items, as well as, swap tags causing items to ring up for significantly less than their actual price. King proceeded to pass all points of sale without paying a total payment of $242.17. When attempting to apprehend and take King into custody, she ran from the scene and proceeded to resist arrest while being taken into custody. Additionally, asset protection provided a signed notification of restriction from Walmart property on July 23, 2020. King has a prior shoplifting conviction from September 2019 and a records check revealed a fai