Evergy Restores Power for Lawrence After Storm
Evergy reported by Friday morning that about 4,500 customers remained without power across its Kansas service area, including about 800 in Lawrence. Peak outages reached roughly 18,500 in Lawrence, as crews from nearby states joined Kansas workers to repair storm damage with restoration expected by Friday evening.
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Lawrence Arts Center CEO resigns prompting interim leader search
Margaret Weisbrod Morris has stepped down as director of the Lawrence Arts Center. The board will name an interim leader within about 30 days. Morris cited a bittersweet departure after a long tenure since 2002 and praised keeping the center open during the pandemic.
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Kids Expo boosts back to school gear in Lawrence
Lawrence Schools Foundation hosts a free Kids Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday August 10 in the Lawrence school district offices lot at 110 McDonald Drive. More than 35 businesses join to provide shoes backpacks school supplies and haircuts by appointment along with food games live music and inflatables from KU athletics. Local agencies including the Lawrence Police Department fire medical and the public library book truck participate.
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Independent candidate Brad Chan to run for Douglas County Commission
Brad Chan will run as an Independent for the Douglas County Commission District 2 seat after collecting sufficient signatures. The district includes North Lawrence and parts of eastern Lawrence. A Democratic primary on August 6 pits incumbent Shannon Reid against Lisa Larsen. the winner faces Chan in the fall. Chan has lived in Lawrence since 1992 and owns Kaw Valley Glass in North Lawrence.
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