Parade Supports Lawrence Public Library Budget Showdown
Dozens rallied at City Hall in a show of support for Lawrence Public Library as Brad Allen, the library director, seeks a budget request for the board and potential mill levy discussions. The city last year increased funding by 200000 dollars, 5.6 percent, a rise said to be unsustainable past 2016.
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Park designation moves forward for Lawrence historic status
The Lawrence school board approved designating Clinton Park for the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. The nomination will be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission before City Commission approval, with safeguards ensuring Pinckney Elementary School construction is not delayed.
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Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk to Return for KU Junior Season
Kansas sophomore guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk announced on Twitter that he will return to Kansas for his junior year, confirming plans reported on page 1C.
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Parks and Rec Starts Ash Borer Tree Replacement
Lawrence Parks and Recreation began removing and replacing ash trees to prevent thousands of public right of way trees from dying. The City Commission approved 238540 dollars this year to treat remove and replace ash trees infected by emerald ash borers. The insects are expected to kill all city ash trees within eight years.
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Doctor accused of sex abuse at VA hospital
A former physician assistant at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center is accused by lawsuits and criminal charges of sexual crimes against patients. At least seven victims alleged in U S District Court in Kansas, with more possible. charges include aggravated criminal sodomy and sexual battery.
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