City eyes Woody Park plan remains undecided
The city has no plan beyond keeping Woody Park as a youth baseball and softball practice facility. Megan Gilliland says no recommendation has been presented to the City Commission. Past meetings included the Pinckney Neighborhood Association Woody family representatives Lawrence Memorial Hospital and city officials. Fall KU classes start Thursday August 19. Call Sound Off at 832-7297.
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Readers weigh in on Cody Aldrich and Cole Aldrich
At Borders Books and Music in Lawrence, Camille Wheeler a school teacher comments on Cole Aldrich and Xavier Xavier with opinions on exposure knowledge and experience. The piece captures a local discussion about basketball players and public perception.
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Lawrence
Cole Aldrich
Lecompton Council adds three write-in winners
Three write-in candidates for Lecompton City Council will serve two more years after Tuesday's general election. Jimmy Wilkens led with 40 votes, Christy Mallonee 38, and Jennifer Smith 36. Turnout was 13 percent with 51 ballots cast. sworn in May 1. Other finishers included Dora Jones 4, Marsha Paslay 2, Denzel Hackathorn 2, Danny Sanford 2, and Jennifer Folks 2.
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Christy Mallonee
Jennifer Smith
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Mallonee
Smith
Sandy Nichols
Dora Jones
Marsha Paslay
Denzel Hackathorn
Danny Sanford
Jennifer Folks
Principal to split duties at two Kansas schools
McCaffrey resigns effective end of year to pursue other opportunities in the Kansas City area. He plans to meet with Wakarusa Valley and Broken Arrow staff to allocate time between the two campuses seven miles apart, with on-campus supervision by South Junior High leaders when absent from Broken Arrow. Amy Gottschamer voices hopes to expand science and academic excellence at Wakarusa Valley.
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McCaffrey
Wakarusa Valley
Broken Arrow
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Louisiana Street
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Amy Gottschamer
Wakarusa
Merchants push library plan to boost ballot chance
Merchants press for a city library expansion vote by June 1 hoping the commission acts this summer to place the plan on the November ballot. The project could cost up to 18 million, with about 15 million for expansion and 3 million for parking upgrades, possibly shrinking. The 18 million would likely require a 2 mill property tax increase to fund.
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Flanders
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Judge pushes Mental Health Court for county juveniles
Judge Shepherd proposes a Mental Health Court for youths in county court or Juvenile Detention Facility to intervene early. She cites Wyandotte County lessons and aims for measurable progress as one child per year while retiring after decades in family and juvenile law. Transportation reporter contact details noted.
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Washington High School
District Attorney
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