Fort Leavenworth eyed for Guantanamo detainees move
The Defense Department will survey Fort Leavenworth in Kansas and the Navy Brig in Charleston as possible sites to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay. The effort aims to assess construction costs and readiness for confinement and military trials, drawing swift opposition from Kansas lawmakers led by Senator Pat Roberts.
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Cuban diaspora abuzz as US Cuban normalization opens ties
In Lawrence and nearby, Cuban Americans reflect on past exile and look to renewed links with Cuba. Nobo, Alonso, and Falicov foresee easier travel, family reconnects, and cultural exchange while cautioning that lasting change hinges on Cuba’s political future and health concerns prompt urgency for some to visit within five years.
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Lawrence City Commission to elect new mayor and discuss vacancy
The Lawrence City Commission will meet at 5 45 p m Tuesday at City Hall to elect a new mayor and vice mayor and to begin filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of former Mayor Jeremy Farmer Farmer resigned his commission seat Wednesday.
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Lawrence city agenda outlines contracts and zoning moves
Minutes from multiple boards to be approved. Notices cover bids for fire equipment and crossing beacons, engineering services, and various zoning changes including reclassifications for property at 2101 Exchange Court and 6300 Bob Billings Pkwy. Also set public hearing for Sept 8 2015 and potential mayoral elections and cultural plan review.
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Anniversary Celebration for Jim and Jill in Lawrence
Jim and Jill mark 58 years since their August 21 1965 wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church Lawrence Kansas. They are longtime locals with children James II Chris and Amy and five grandchildren Carter Taylor Alex Grace and Blake. A Sunday August 23 2 4 pm open house at the Carnegie Building 9th Vermont invites no gifts.
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Richardson Engagement of Kelsey Richardson and Grady Underwood
Earl and Teresa Richardson of Lawrence Kansas announce the engagement of their daughter Kelsey Richardson to Grady Underwood son of Anne Underwood Lawrence and the late Richard Pasley. Both graduates of Lawrence Free State High School 2007. Kelsey earned a BS in News and Information from KU in 2011 and works as administrative assistant at Pennington and Company. Grady earned an AAS in Civil Engineering from Johnson County Community College in 2012 and is an independent contractor for Trothart Renovations. They reside in Lawrence and plan an October 2015 wedding.
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KU Faces Federal Probes Over Sexual Violence Climate
A Journal World review shows the US Department of Education has opened a July 2014 OCR investigation into KU stemming from a October 2013 rape claim by a female EU student. The case highlights complex factors in campus culture, investigations, and Title IX compliance across universities.
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