Sarah Hill-Nelson, CEO of Bowersock Mills & Power Co., said tax benefits designed to encourage growth of alternative energy production projects — now threatened by Congress — were essential to upgrading the hydroelectric plant.
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Although Lawrence has not weathered the book-banning movements that have swept conservative states and other sectors of Kansas, local librarians want to see patrons taking proactive measures to support their educational institutions.
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Dozens of Lawrence community members showed up for an advocacy event Tuesday evening, despite the 90° temperatures and no air conditioning inside the Ecumenical Campus Ministries building.
The Lawrence Humane Society has expanded its programming to include opportunities for community members to take adoptable dogs out for cost-free adventures.
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A new Fourth of July event in Lawrence will feature a U.S. Constitution reading, local performers, food and family activities to celebrate our constitutional rights while acknowledging that many rights are under attack, organizers say.
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Federal lawmakers from Kansas have introduced a bill that would shift control of Haskell away from the federal government to its board of regents.
Patrick Schmitz, CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, has resigned from his position, the center announced Tuesday morning.
The Lawrence school district has announced Cole Amaya as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning and Jennifer Georgie as the interim principal of Sunset Hill Elementary School.
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a 10-cent increase to meal prices for the third consecutive year.
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Collaboration was the common theme Monday evening as supporters and community members gathered at the corner of Ninth and Tennessee streets to break ground on the Hope Project affordable housing development.
