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Mom’s video captures senior’s joy at being named king of Winter Court after earlier struggles, bullying @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/school…

Mom’s video captures senior’s joy at being named king of Winter Court after earlier struggles,...

Kelsi Billings never imagined seeing what she saw Saturday: her son, who had been mercilessly bullied in elementary school, being crowned king of Winter Court at Free State High School. “It was...

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Nonprofit receives $220,000 in city funds, adds more peer mentors to better connect unhoused people to substance use treatment @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/d…

Nonprofit receives $220,000 in city funds, adds more peer mentors to better connect unhoused people...

A Kansas nonprofit will assist Lawrence’s Homeless Response Team after receiving funding from the city by providing better access for substance use treatment, and it believes its peer mentors can...

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Douglas County commissioners approve stormwater and agrivoltaics plans for controversial solar project @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/county…

Douglas County commissioners approve stormwater and agrivoltaics plans for controversial solar...

Douglas County commissioners approved two significant plans for a 8 million-square-foot solar project on Wednesday after hearing more than two hours of comments from members of the public, many of...

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Lawrence restaurant defends employee after video surfaces of him smashing meat on the ground with a hammer @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/public…

Lawrence restaurant defends employee after video surfaces of him smashing meat on the ground with a...

After a video of a man hammering raw meat on the ground behind a Lawrence restaurant began circulating online, the owner of the business said the meat was not for use in the restaurant but for...

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Man accused of shooting 18-year-old to death avoids trial at last minute by opting for plea deal @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/public…

Man accused of shooting 18-year-old to death avoids trial at last minute by opting for plea deal

Updated at 1:07 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 A Topeka man charged with murdering an 18-year-old while playing with a gun pleaded guilty on Monday just before his jury trial was set to begin. The man, Dawson...

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Texas man accused of raping, torturing women and strangling a cat; his case is delayed again after he can’t pay attorney @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/public…

Man accused of raping, torturing women and strangling a cat; his case is delayed again after he...

The case of a Texas man who is accused in Douglas County of raping and torturing two women and killing one of their cats was delayed again on Tuesday after his attorney withdrew for nonpayment. The...

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KU needs another $300 million worth of development around its football stadium to create a true “gateway” to wow potential students and attract new dollars critical for the next generation, university leaders told the Journal-World. www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/tow…

A Marriott hotel, student housing and $300M of development planned for east side of KU football...

KU needs another $300 million worth of development around its football stadium to create a true “gateway” to wow potential students and attract new dollars critical for the next generation, univers...

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Lawrence police introduce new therapy dog: Rosie the mini-goldendoodle @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/public…

Lawrence police introduce new therapy dog: Rosie the mini-goldendoodle

The Lawrence Police Department on Thursday introduced the newest member of its team, a therapy dog who will not be fighting crime but will be offering support instead. The dog, Rosie, is a 5-year-old...

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City announces members of 7-person Community Budget Committee whose meetings will not be open to the public @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/d…

City announces members of 7-person Community Budget Committee

The City of Lawrence announced the members for its seven-person Community Budget Committee on Monday. As the Journal-World reported, the city announced in November the creation of the committee, with...

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Commission to consider granting additional $756,550 to Lawrence Community Shelter for key projects @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/d…

Commission to consider granting additional $756,550 to Lawrence Community Shelter for key projects

The Lawrence city commission will consider an addendum in funding for the Lawrence Community Shelter to add $756,550 more for the nonprofit, which would go to projects that add more options and...

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Lawrence needs new housing, and code changes and accessory dwellings could help fill the gaps @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/n…

Lawrence needs new housing, and code changes and accessory dwellings could help fill the gaps

If there is one thing Lawrencians can agree on, it’s that Lawrence needs more housing. Housing costs are increasing in the city while not enough homes are being built. The city is on pace to hit a...

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Douglas County commissioners voice support for making Senior Resource Center a county department @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/county…

Douglas County commissioners voice support for making Senior Resource Center a county department

Douglas County commissioners have all voiced their support for the Senior Resource Center becoming a county department, and staff should provide a timeline by early next year to show how a potential...

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Solar panels, additional parking and more: County leaders to consider extra features for Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and Public Safety Building @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/county…

Solar panels, additional parking and more: County leaders to consider extra features for Judicial...

Douglas County commissioners will have a lot to think about – like expanding parking, updating restroom fixtures or adding a solar panel system – as the expansion of the Judicial and Law Enforcement...

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Lawrence City Commission approves rate increases for stormwater, solid waste utility rates for 2025 @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/n…

Lawrence City Commission approves rate increases for stormwater, solid waste utility rates for 2025

The Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved increases to the city’s solid waste and stormwater utility rates for 2025 on Tuesday night, some of which were smaller than last year’s rate increa...

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KU wins key approval for $60M architecture school building that will create a new ‘iconic’ 6-story cube on campus @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/ku/202…

KU wins key approval for $60M architecture school building that will create a new ‘iconic’ 6-story...

A $60 million project to add new space to the University of Kansas’ School of Architecture & Design is moving forward, and KU’s main campus may get a new “iconic” building out of the deal too. KU...

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Organizer for group wanting to preserve pool as is asks for citizen oversight committee @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/n…

Organizer for group wanting to preserve pool as is asks for citizen oversight committee

A group that has organized against a potential redesign of Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center is asking for a citizen oversight committee to monitor the project. Back in August, the Lawrence City...

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With 10-year tax abatement now expired, KU looking for new deal to make Rock Chalk Park tax exempt @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/tow…

With 10-year tax abatement now expired, KU looking for new deal to make Rock Chalk Park tax exempt

The 10-year anniversary of Rock Chalk Park comes with its own type of gift: a property tax bill of about half a million dollars. Since its opening in 2014, the northwest Lawrence sports complex that...

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Douglas County Election Office unable to count 300 ballots from voters registered in other counties in general election @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/county…

Douglas County Election Office unable to count 300 ballots from voters registered in other counties...

Updated at 3:36 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 Following the general election, the Douglas County Election Office was unable to count 300 ballots from voters registered in other counties, a number higher than...

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Final scheduled community gathering for Lawrence school district feedback set for next week @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/school…

Final scheduled community gathering for Lawrence school district feedback set for next week

The Lawrence public school district is hosting one more forum for members of the public to speak directly with Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift about the future of the district. The district’s...

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City commissioners to provide feedback on final site options for a downtown Lawrence transit hub @ljworld www2.ljworld.com/news/2024/n…

City commissioners to provide feedback on final site options for a downtown Lawrence transit hub

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will hear a presentation regarding the final two site options for a downtown transit hub. The Downtown Transit Station Steering Committee has been working...

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