Representatives of the Kansas City football team and Royals urged Kansas lawmakers Monday to expand a tax incentive program to provide the teams millions of dollars to leave Missouri and set up shop in new stadiums across the state line.
Republicans and Democrats complained Monday about closed-door tax bill negotiations dominated by Gov. Laura Kelly and the two top Republican legislative leaders to speed action on the deal during a special legislative session.
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Downtown Lawrence Inc. will again host Midsummer Night on Mass, the community celebration and big sale that replaced the annual Sidewalk Sale for the first time last year.
Tom Harper
A new policy that aims to balance preservation of Lawrence’s historic brick streets and sidewalks with accessibility and maintenance standards is available for review and feedback.
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Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will give feedback on the city’s proposed 5-year capital improvement plan, which includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, two new fire stations, renovations of the outdoor and wading pools and more.
Legislation to be presented today to Kansas lawmakers to lure the Kansas City Royals or Kansas City football team across the state line would allow issuance of bonds to cover 75% of stadium projects with a minimum capital investment of $1 billion.
Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, is a hardy, fragrant native wildflower loved by many pollinators, including this bumblebee.
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Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
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Here’s a quick roundup of closures, city service changes and more for the Juneteenth holiday in Lawrence.
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Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
