Lawrence city commission mulls next steps after mayor resigns
Four remaining Lawrence commissioners thanked former Mayor Jeremy Farmer for his service and set Tuesday for a vote on filling the vacant mayor and commissioner seat. Acting Mayor Leslie Soden will stay in her post until a successor is named as residents urged a seasoned choice, with Mike Amyx mentioned as a likely option.
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Brighter Future Seen as Cuba Normalizes Ties
The 1961 flight from Havana shaped Joe Nobo and his brother’s exile from Cuba amid Castro’s rise. As the U S and Cuba move to normalize relations, John Kerry raised the American flag at the Havana embassy, marking a turning point after decades of severed ties.
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Just Food Fights $50K Tax Bill After Resignation
Just Food faces a $50,000 federal payroll tax bill tied to former mayor Jeremy Farmer who resigned from a charity. The IRS targets the board as fiduciaries, with Kristi Henderson noting the board engaged an accountant as it investigates possible additional back taxes to the Kansas Department of Revenue.
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City weighs Kasold Drive lane reductions
Lawrence city commissioners will review an engineering recommendation to trim lanes on a Kasold Drive segment. The proposal aims to influence local traffic reliance as planners consider future transportation options for residents.
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Catching On Wide Receivers Separate The KU Football Team
KU football pages highlight wide receivers breaking away as key pass catchers. The story identifies lead contributors and compares emerging playmakers across the offense, noting how separation in routes improves the Jayhawks’ passing attack.
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