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‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Questions have surfaced about the city’s policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here? Here’s more about the policy, its purpose and how it’s played out over the last few months.
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Kansas Abortion Fund-A-Thon to include food, cocktails, live music and prizes
All are invited to join the Kansas Abortion Fund for an evening of music, food, prizes and drinks during the Fund-A-Thon celebration.
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Staying strong, even in limbo: Meet scientist and aerial artist Jodi Simeon
Every week, a group of women gather to practice aerial arts on 19-foot-tall silks. One of them is 26-year-old Jodi Simeon — described as fearless, despite knowing that her future in Lawrence hinges on random chance.
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Caregiver Conference will present resources to support loved ones with dementia
An upcoming Lawrence forum aims to educate caregivers on in-home services to help those with dementia maintain their independence.
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People in Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka: You can get a good tree for killing a bad one
It’s the perfect time of year to do birds and butterflies a solid — by killing an invasive, ornamental and all-too-common pear tree.
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Douglas County Treatment & Recovery Center will begin phased opening Monday
The Douglas County Treatment & Recovery Center is set to open its front doors Monday, April 10.
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Douglas County Commission approves agreement for Bert Nash to operate Treatment & Recovery Center
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a lease and agreement with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center to operate the Treatment and Recovery Center.
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‘He can’t rest’: Family of Kamarjay Shaw unable to hold burial because plot wasn’t dug
When family members arrived at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday to lay 14-year-old Kamarjay Shaw to rest, they were distraught to learn that his burial plot — next to that of his great uncle, Rick “Tiger” Dowdell — had not yet been dug.
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4 of the most colorful murals in Lawrence
Murals are among the most creative ways for neighborhoods to express their unique personalities, and Lawrence has plenty. As the weather gets warmer this spring, add these public art pieces to your walking route.
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Cap on short-term rental units to remain for now, Lawrence City Commission decides
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday decided to table a discussion on raising or eliminating the cap on the number of short-term rental units property owners may license in some parts of town.
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Lawrence City Commission approves nixing draft ordinance from community-police work group’s charge
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to drop from a work group’s charge the review of a draft ordinance that the Community Police Review Board and city staff worked on for more than a year.
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Many North Lawrence campsite residents surprised, upset by new fence closing off camp
Emerging from their tents on Tuesday morning, residents at the city-run campsite in North Lawrence saw workers installing a fence designed to keep visitors out.
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Douglas County Commission to consider operating agreement for Treatment & Recovery Center
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider approving a $1.6 million agreement with Bert Nash to operate the Treatment and Recovery Center.
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KU debate duo finishes in top 8 of national tournament; second duo reaches top 16
KU Debate’s duo of Mickey McMahon and Michael Scott advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Debate Tournament, placing them as one of the top 8 teams in the country.
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Lawrence Tenants to hold ‘Imagination Session’ to plan future activism
Lawrence Tenants are inviting renters to an “Imagination Session” on Thursday to dream up what changes they want to see next for the local housing landscape.
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Astronomy group brings the outer reaches of space to Lawrence
Although the group of people gathered on top of the Vermont Street parking garage Monday night had a great view of the sunset, they were all waiting for one thing: nightfall.