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Save the date: Big Boy, the massive steam locomotive, set to pass through Lawrence
Big Boy, the largest steam railroad locomotive ever built, will pass through Union Pacific depot in North Lawrence this fall.
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Lawrence City Commission approves in-budget concept for Outdoor Aquatic Center
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voiced concerns about some testing that had not yet been completed for the existing Outdoor Aquatic Center but voted to move forward with a pool concept that is within the city’s budgeted amount.
Second-year Lawrence teachers given Horizon Awards for outstanding work
The Lawrence school district has recognized two new Lawrence teachers for their exemplary work with students.
Former Marion police chief charged with witness interference after raid on Kansas newspaper
A special prosecutor in court documents filed Tuesday says former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody “induced a witness to withhold information” in the days after Cody led a raid on a newspaper office, the publisher’s home and the home of a city councilwoman.
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Kansas Supreme Court decision could affect Albert Wilson wrongful conviction case
A Douglas County judge has asked attorneys representing Albert Wilson in a wrongful conviction case against the State of Kansas to address a recent Kansas Supreme Court decision that could affect Wilson’s case.
Annual report shows increase in property crime, decrease in violent crime across Kansas
An annual report on crime in Kansas shows property crime rising and a decline in violent crime, providing benchmarks that may guide law enforcement and community leaders.
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Parents petition to ban cell phones in Lawrence schools
More than 100 parents of students in the Lawrence school district have signed a petition in support of a districtwide ban of cell phones in classrooms.
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Lawrence school board approves interim superintendent contract
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a contract with Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift, including a salary of $194,482 for 10 months.
Lawrence City Commission to hear about $4M in proposed midyear budget cuts, transfers
The City of Lawrence is facing a roughly $6 million deficit for 2024, and city staff members are looking at cuts to several departments to lessen that amount.
Here’s Kansas’ new personalized license plate design
The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced the winning design for the state’s new personalized license plate.
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