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Kaydi Rudisell
City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.
Kaydi Rudisell
City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.
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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police say there are ‘more than 2 potential victims’ in elementary school sexual assault case
Lawrence police say they now believe there are more potential victims beyond the two known children who were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee at Prairie Park Elementary School.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police investigating alleged sexual assault of elementary school students
Two Prairie Park Elementary School students were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee of the school, Lawrence police say.
Nathan Kramer / Contributed Photo
Lawrence Arts Center laying off staff, making cuts amid budget crisis
The Lawrence Arts Center has begun to lay off employees as the board has asked staff to cut about $500,000 worth of expenses.
City drops discrimination lawsuit against west Lawrence apartment complex
The city has dismissed a lawsuit against a Lawrence apartment complex accused of refusing to rent to a woman who receives housing vouchers, though ultimately the woman was not able to move in.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will not seek people for ICE, will follow law
The Douglas County sheriff says his deputies are “not here to do the bidding of the federal government” and aren’t looking to track people down for ICE, but they will adhere to the law.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence immigration advocate says know your rights
Trump has promised to deport undocumented immigrants and others en masse. Knowledge is power amid fear and uncertainty, a Lawrence immigration advocate says.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Snow piles on Lawrence sidewalks and near bus stops hinder accessibility for pedestrians, bus riders
Snow-ridden sidewalks and bus stops around Lawrence have raised accessibility concerns for pedestrians, but the city says it does not have the resources to clear all areas.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
‘Once in a generation’: Lawrence officials begin prep for World Cup in KC
Thousands of international soccer fans and millions of dollars are expected to descend on Kansas City next year as the city hosts six world cup matches. Lawrence officials and organizations have begun preparing to claim a slice of the pie.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County elected officials sworn in
Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter, city prepare for winter weather; here’s where to go and how to help
With the possibility of severe weather looming, the Lawrence Community Shelter, city and volunteers are preparing to ensure everyone who needs a warm place to sleep will have one.
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