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New executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence resigns
Monique Wahba, recently named director of Family Promise of Lawrence, has resigned from her position because the role does not “align as well with (her) career goals” as she had anticipated, the organization announced Friday.
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Lawrence Parks & Rec plan calls for fees to use rec centers, enter Prairie Park Nature Center
Lawrence folks who want to continue using the city’s recreation centers and Prairie Park Nature Center will likely need to budget for a new expense starting next month.
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Lawrence school board to hear enrollment projections from consulting firm, update on Futures Planning Committee
The consulting firm hired by the Lawrence school district will report its progress to the school board on Monday, including projections of declining enrollment and a possible budget scenario that would close three schools next year.
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‘A new era’ for open records in Kansas: Court says yes, electronic records must be provided electronically
When a person requests a copy of an electronic public record under the Kansas Open Records Act, public agencies must provide that copy in electronic format, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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Lawrence Public Schools’ director of HR resigning
Sarah Hamlin, director of Human Resources for the Lawrence school district, is resigning effective immediately, according to a news release from the district.
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Advisory board members want voice, accountability on drug & alcohol prevention funds
Members of an advisory board pressed Friday for more input, transparency and measurable outcomes within a process slated to appropriate $843,000 this year from the city’s special alcohol tax revenue.
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Quail Run Elementary teacher wins Kansas Horizon Award for excellent teaching
Quail Run Elementary School teacher Julia Ferguson has been chosen to receive a Kansas Horizon Award for her positive impact on education in the state.
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Douglas County sustainability team to hold climate effects focus group with BIPOC community members
BIPOC community members are invited to share how climate issues affect their communities as part of a session with the Douglas County sustainability team.
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Lawrence Restaurant Week to bring special menus, drinks and more
Local restaurants are planning exclusive menus and deals for Lawrence Restaurant Week, which is returning soon.
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Family members mourn Lawrence man dead from suspected fentanyl overdose
When emergency responders confirmed the death of Tony Cipollaro, residents of the North Lawrence campsite who called the 26-year-old a friend cried, cursed, and consoled each other. Some screamed.
Tony had a family and friends who loved him. He knew this.
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City staff members assert alcohol & drug program funds’ distribution is legal; advisory board member says questions remain
After more than a year spent questioning the process and legality of how the city allocates its special alcohol tax revenue, an advisory board will meet Friday to discuss a staff memo that says the city’s appropriation of the money adheres to the law.
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Ex-Lawrence police officer’s certification revoked after allegations of bias against women
A former Lawrence police officer’s certification has been revoked after an investigation found that he acted in poor moral character and disproportionately arrested young women.
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Lawrence’s homeless programs coordinator position will be filled, city manager says
The Lawrence city manager says staff members will evaluate and seek to fill the homeless programs coordinator position, following the resignation of the first person to hold the job.
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Lawrence PFLAG chapter excited to debut group for LGBTQ+ families, friends
A group of Lawrence community members soon will host their first meeting aimed at supporting people who identify as LGBTQ+ and their loved ones.
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Eudora infant died ‘from natural disease,’ prosecutors’ new expert report concludes
An expert’s report has concluded that a 9-month-old Eudora boy likely died of natural causes, and the Douglas County district attorney will not continue prosecution of Carrody Buchhorn, whose conviction in connection with the boy’s death was overturned.
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KU School of Music announces Paul Popiel as interim dean
The University of Kansas School of Music announced Paul Popiel as its interim dean Wednesday.