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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2023
Page
2
Lucas Aaron Heckman, 40, of Lawrence, died August 12, 2023. Services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. More details at rumsey yost com.
Bruce Kelly Heike, 58, of Leavenworth, Kansas, died August 8, 2023, at St. John Hospital in Leavenworth. Visitation is from noon to 2 pm Saturday August 19, 2023, at Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie.
Candace Kay Moten 71 of Lawrence died August 4 2023 at KU Medical Center A visitation August 18 2023 3 00 7 00 pm Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence KS graveside services August 19 2023 10 30 am at Oak Hill Cemetery Lawrence KS Survivors include children Jeffery Len Moten Genarro Raphael Moten Candra Kai Simac Danya Rei Moten grandchildren and siblings Memorial contributions may be made to CASA National CASA GAL Association for Children Funeral notice from Warren McElwain Mortuary and online condolences at warrenmcelwain com
Graveside services for Ronney Junior Williams, 64, of Eudora, will be held at 11 am Friday August 18 2023 at Eudora City Cemetery. He died August 12 2023 at his home. Rumsey Yost & Son Funeral Home.
At a kickoff event KU outlined a phased plan for a stadium overhaul with a target price of 300 million dollars. Capacity will likely sit in the low 40 thousands as West stands and the north end are rebuilt, with future phase opportunities to add seats if demand warrants. The project includes a conference center, redesigned seating, more concourses, and a new large video board, while total fundraising tops 165 million so far.
Lawrence passes first reading of a local CROWN Act ordinance prohibiting race based hair discrimination by employers landlords and service providers. Supporters including Ursula Minor and Michele Watley urged passage citing cultural significance and community backing with about 20 residents voicing support. The measure moves to final approval on a consent agenda at the next meeting.
Lots City officials reviewed four redevelopment priorities at a meeting, including 711 New Hampshire St and 836 Vermont St. ideas spanned a downtown bus hub with parking and housing, a potential grocery at 826 Vermont St, and preserving a farmers market venue with a roof. They urged focusing on 836 and 1020 Vermont St for future work while approving a separate rezoning plan for 1717 Research Park Drive with plans for 14 single dwelling lots.
City and county government actions are reported alongside court outcomes. The item highlights recent municipal decisions, school system notes, and brief notices from Lawrence and university communities. It preserves local tone and references key public figures and institutions.
In a correction Sunday Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center says it no longer plans to buy the 515 McDonald Drive property for a planned supportive housing complex. The center confirms it is now focusing on two alternative parcels, 530 Rockledge and 2222 West Sixth Street, previously reported in the article.
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