Former steakhouse eyed as new homeless shelter
Lawrence eyed converting the former Don's Steakhouse at 2176 E 23rd St into a homeless shelter to replace the downtown Lawrence Community Shelter. City officials confirmed a pending deal for the shelter to purchase the building, which would require a special-use permit. Community concerns cite rezoning prime commercial space at the city gateway as a potential issue.
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Kansans oppose Gitmo move protest in Leavenworth
Kansans joined a news conference in Leavenworth to oppose plans by the Obama administration to relocate suspected terrorist detainees to Fort Leavenworth. Governor Parkinson also spoke out against the proposal during the event.
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City Hears Subsidy Scrutiny As Freenet Rivalry Grows
Lawrence commissioners weigh a new agreement with Community Wireless Communications to offer video television over a fiber network in Lawrence. Sunflower Broadband urges denial, arguing the venture lacks evidence of legitimate service and may indirectly subsidize non profit Lawrence Freenet in competition with for profit providers. The plan aims for service within 24 to 36 months, with five year expansion hopes and potential FCC changes easing channel selection.
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Ex KU student Jaeger in court over alleged kidnapping and assault
Witness Evan Carroll, longtime friend of Matthew Jaeger, testified that the ex girlfriend left with Jaeger willingly but also described Jaeger breaking a window and entering her Lawrence apartment on Oct 9, 2007. Prosecutors say Jaeger assaulted, mutilated, and dragged her. defense says he was helping an injured woman.
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