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Lawrence school board to meet for midyear evaluation of superintendent
The Lawrence school board has called a special meeting to complete a midyear evaluation of Superintendent Jeanice Swift.
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Tennessee Street to reopen in Old West Lawrence; Iowa Street to get finishing touches
Although some major construction projects in Lawrence are ongoing and will be for months to come, two key streets are close to reopening.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health launches new board for suicide prevention
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies.
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Lawrence school district para had unlawful relationship with student, court documents allege
A former paraeducator in the Lawrence school district carried out an inappropriate relationship with a middle schooler, and in one instance touched the student against his will, court documents allege.
End of construction on Iowa Street is in sight; road to fully reopen next week
Lawrence motorists may have noticed four open lanes on Iowa Street Thursday after almost a year of construction work. There are still a few finishing touches to be made, but the city will fully open the street next week.
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City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.
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HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line
HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988.
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KU student art sale to offer creative gifts in an abundance of art forms
It’s hard to say what forms of art won’t be available at an upcoming KU student art sale, which will offer a comprehensive array of goodies for winter and holiday shoppers.
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Winter Inclusive Market to return this weekend; Phoenix Awards set for Sunday
Lawrence’s third annual Winter Inclusive Market is coming up this weekend, and on Sunday it will feature the Phoenix Awards ceremony, honoring six local artists.
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Community members explore options for North Lawrence at open house
Community members at a North Lawrence Corridor Study open house Wednesday expressed excitement at investment and infrastructure upgrades but also stressed the importance of protecting the core culture of the neighborhood.
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