Flood levels rise after heavy rain in Lawrence
More than 2 inches of rain drenched the Lawrence area from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Kansas River at Lawrence and Lecompton as levels reached 17.1 feet, near flood stage, with projections of a rise to 17.2 feet before subsiding. A mechanical failure contributed to the flooding near the South Kansas area.
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Teachers Cite Poor Communication in Lawrence Survey
Over 100 anonymous survey responses from Lawrence school district teachers show perceived gaps in transparency and communication between district administration and staff. Teachers urge attentive leadership and inclusion in superintendent decisions as Kyle Hayden begins his role.
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Call to repeal tax cuts opens Session
Kansas lawmakers returned to the Statehouse after a five week break and immediately heard what may be the opening salvo of the 2016 election campaign a call for total repeal of all the tax cuts passed in 2012 and 2013 by Gov. Brownback and the Republican legislature.
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Plans move forward for Boys & Girls Club center
The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence advances its multimillion dollar teen center project aiming to open by late 2017. It has raised over half the funds and launches a public campaign for the rest. Executive director Colby Wilson invites broad community participation through volunteering or giving.
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Patchy Clouds Overhead Prompt Social Threads
Patchy clouds drift across the afternoon sky as residents consider forecasts for the coming days. Social media posts from LJWorld invite readers to follow weather updates and local happenings on Facebook and X.
Amanda Blackhorse Named 2016 Commencement Speaker
Haskell University selects Amanda Blackhorse, noted advocate for ending Native American sports mascots, as the 2016 commencement speaker marking a historic campus event.
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