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City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
Bert Nash will not be able to develop a supportive housing project in Lawrence, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend the city claw back $558,000 in funding.
City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
Bert Nash will not be able to develop a supportive housing project in Lawrence, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend the city claw back $558,000 in funding.
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Closures, free parking, changes to trash pickup and more holiday notes
Here’s info on free parking, Lawrence Transit, trash pickup, what’s closed when, and more for the holiday weekend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Woman found dead at Lawrence campsite; residents concerned she may have been detoxing
A woman was found dead in her tent at the city-run campsite for people experiencing homelessness Monday. Other residents believe she may have been trying to detox.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence high school Unity Step Team encourages individuality, self-confidence
One minute the practice gym echoes with jokes and laughter, and the next, it fills with rhythmic stomping and clapping. More than just an extracurricular activity, the Unity Step Team is cherished by its members.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 21-27, 2022
Milkweed seed is dispersed to the wind by tufts of hair called “floss.” During World War II, more than a million lifejackets were stuffed with the floss for soldiers, and it has also been used for coat insulation.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Q&A: Bert Nash is changing to a new model of care. Here’s what it means.
After what critics call decades of underfunding, mental health reform is underway in Kansas. Here’s a Q&A on what it means for Bert Nash and its clients.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Medical and executive director of Treatment and Recovery Center stepping down
Dr. George Thompson, executive director and medical director of the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County, is stepping down from the role, according to a news release Friday.
August Rudisell
Downtown Lawrence Inc. director to step down; search for new leader begins
Sally Zogry, director of Downtown Lawrence Inc., is stepping down from the position she has held for nearly a decade.
Jack Ritter/Lawrence Times
Lawrence High School seniors celebrate newfound scholarship opportunities
A new partner has helped 90 Lawrence High School seniors find more than $82 million in potential scholarships.
Tricia Masenthin / Lawrence Times
West Middle School gun threat investigated, dismissed overnight, district says
A report that a student threatened to bring a gun to West Middle School was investigated overnight and determined to be a “rumor,” according to the Lawrence school district.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence public art grant applications are open
Applications for three community arts programs are now open, the City of Lawrence announced this week.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Performance by Tweesna Rose Mills portrays Indigenous history
Tweesna Rose Mills, from the Shoshone-Yakama-Umatilla Nations, spent weeks preparing for her performance, “Footsteps of Our Ancestors.” The hourlong show honored Indigenous culture, history and lineage.
Douglas County invites community to discuss process to move to 5 commission districts
Douglas County leaders will hold a community meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the process of moving to five commissioner districts.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Woman accused of starting fires in North Lawrence had been turned away from camp, city staffer says
A woman who allegedly started multiple fires in North Lawrence Wednesday night had been turned away from the city-run camp behind Johnny’s Tavern, according to city staff.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Businesses damaged in ‘several’ fires set in North Lawrence, fire department says
Multiple businesses and dumpsters were damaged after fires were set in North Lawrence Wednesday night, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, including one business whose owners fear they won’t be able to reopen.
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Public Library to hold community resource fair
Lawrence community members on Friday can get connected to resources and chat with staff members from local social service agencies including some related to retirement, health care, pets, and more.
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