Homeless Population Rises 32 Percent in Lawrence Since 2013
An annual count shows Lawrence homeless numbers up 32 percent over five years, far outpacing the city’s 7 percent overall population rise. Shelter leaders say counts vary, but services strain as housing costs rise and wages lag.
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English-language program for women celebrates 50 years
Hamideh Gerami moved to Lawrence from Iran more than 20 years ago and joined Small World, an English-language school for foreign women, after following her husband to the United States. The program marked its 50th anniversary as she sought to improve her English while adjusting to life in a new country.
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Douglas County sees spike in violent crime cited by DA
The DA points to a 101 percent rise in violent crime from 2013 to 2017 in Douglas County while the KBI index shows little change from 2014 to 2016. The discrepancy matters as a half cent sales tax measure funds jail expansion, needed due to crowding and longer case times. Charles
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