Record heat hits Lawrence as April records fall
Lawrence sees a record April high with 91 degrees and 93 in the afternoon surpassing the 1936 mark. Expect highs near 87 with dry conditions and only a slight chance of rain, as the normal high stands around 70. Northeastern Kansas reports abnormal dryness.
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St James AME Church Faces Vacancy After Adversity
Historic St James AME Church in North Lawrence has sat vacant with its roof tarped after months of weather damage and internal conflicts. Former leader Rev Gregory Gray revitalized the church from a four-person core in 2000 to a diverse 240-member congregation by 2005, earning regional awards and broad recruitment across counties, before recent troubles threatened its future.
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All-Day Kindergarten Payment Question Posed by Lawrence Officials
Lawrence school officials seek parent input on a proposed all-day kindergarten charging up to 240 dollars per month if the Legislature does not fund it. Surveys will be sent after more roundups. about 30 percent already occurred. Weseman says figures depend on state action.
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East Lawrence Residents Oppose Development Proposal
Residents in East Lawrence oppose a proposed redevelop around Eighth and Pennsylvania led by Bo Harris. The plan envisions loft condos, brownstone flats, offices and shops in a two block area near downtown, creating a live work play zone that concerns locals about changes to an older neighborhood.
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New Sprint service lets parents track their children
Sprint Nextel introduced a GPS based child tracking service enabling parents to locate their kids via map on a phone or Internet. Marketed to family plans, the feature targets households with multiple lines, reflecting Sprint's 9.6 million family plan subscribers.
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Lawrence Art Show Highlights Local Poets Musicians
A Lawrence event Saturday will showcase artists from the east of Massachusetts Street including poets and musicians who live and work in the area.
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