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Brook Creek neighbors to stand against proposed 360-unit complex on east side of Lawrence
Planning commissioners on Wednesday will consider a developer’s rezoning request for an apartment complex that many Brook Creek residents fear would permanently change the character of their neighborhood.
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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Oct. 24, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”Here are this week’s Raven bestsellers, a fantastic mix of new releases (#1) and older favorites (#2 and #8). Jonathan Lethem leads the pack with his excellent new ’Brooklyn Crime Novel,’” the Raven Book Store writes.
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Obituary: Mark Alan Beardslee
Mark Alan Beardslee, 2/28/1962 – 10/19/2023
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Most Kansans support expanding Medicaid, abortion rights, new survey finds
A significant majority of Kansans support expanding Medicaid — including more than half of Republicans — according to the 2023 Kansas Speaks public opinion survey.
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A former Kansas lawmaker with a history of abusing people is running for a Turner school board seat
Aaron Coleman was arrested twice in office and was accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend. He spent one term in the Kansas House, but wants another shot in office.
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Planning commission delays action on proposed wind regulations after 8-hour meeting
Planning commissioners asked many questions but opted not to take any final action on proposed wind regulations at 2:37 a.m. Tuesday after hearing from 80 people and one peregrine falcon.
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Lawrence school board approves partnerships on truancy prevention program, restorative justice
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved two legal agreements: one that launches a partnership for a truancy prevention program, and another that establishes a partnership for a third party to facilitate some restorative justice agreements.
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Despite students enrolled statewide, Lawrence school district does not livestream work session on virtual school
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report on Lawrence Virtual School, but people who weren’t there in person were unable to listen in. That potentially includes more than 200 enrolled students’ families statewide.
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KPR’s Live Day is Wednesday; hear performers live in Lawrence
Kansas Public Radio on Wednesday will hold its annual Live Day, a celebration of the station’s commitment to classical music.
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KU kicks off homecoming week festivities; here are the upcoming events
KU is celebrating its 111th homecoming this week, and numerous events are planned on the theme of “Rah Rah Jayhawk.”
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Kansas organizations lobby to restrain use of eminent domain on solar, wind projects
A renewable energy pessimist urged a special legislative committee to build support for changing Kansas law to tip the scale in favor of property owners opposed to development of wind and solar generation projects and electricity transmission lines.
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Douglas County to hold meeting on open space plan
Members of the Lawrence and Douglas County community are invited to learn about the county’s open space planning progress and share their feedback during an open house this week.
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Obituary: Roy D. McNish Sr.
Roy D. McNish Sr., 8/10/1939 – 10/15/2023
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City eyes changes to Mass Street from 14th to 23rd; community meeting coming up
The City of Lawrence is studying options to change a stretch of Massachusetts Street with a goal of better accommodating drivers, people on foot, wheelchair users, bicyclists and transit riders.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 23-29, 2023
This is perfect walking weather not only for humans — dogs love it, too!
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Lawrence author to launch new speculative fiction book at Raven Book Store event
Local author Kij Johnson will soon launch her newest book, which is full of imaginative stories from nature’s perspective, during an event at the Raven Book Store.
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Lawrence playwright invites hometown to join conversations on maternal health outcomes
During a series of rehearsals, staged readings and talkbacks, Timmia Hearn DeRoy invites everyone to participate in a community conversation about maternal health outcomes, using as a springboard her 10-act play, “On-Born Children and Ghosts.”
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Lawrence school board to consider partnerships on truancy, restorative justice
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to solidify an MOU with county agencies to prevent truancy, as well as a new partnership for a third party to facilitate restorative justice agreements.
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Push for more Kansas child care options revitalized with $11.5 million grant
To help remedy the state’s child care shortage, 27 organizations have been allocated $11.4 million to open up more child care slots across the state.
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City staff members explain plans to reduce campsites around Lawrence
Within two days of announcing a new online form to report people living outside to Lawrence’s homeless programs team, the city had received more than four dozen responses regarding approximately 20 camps.
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First day of Maple Leaf Festival draws big crowds to Baldwin City
Community members from Baldwin City and beyond converged downtown Saturday for the first day of the annual Maple Leaf Festival.
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Obituary: Joe Michael Anderson
Joe Michael Anderson, 4/20/1956 – 10/20/2023
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Lawrence election guide: Get to know the city commission and school board candidates
Here’s a roundup of our election coverage intended to help voters find what they need to know to choose their top candidates for Lawrence City Commission and the Lawrence school board.
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Kansas Supreme Court: Wrongful conviction law applies to inmates at state prisons, county jails
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion Friday that a man could seek wrongful-conviction compensation despite a district court ruling he wasn’t eligible because his incarceration was in a county jail rather than a state prison.