Fire displaces residents at Brandon Woods senior living
Dozens of residents and staff were evacuated Monday from Brandon Woods at Alvamar in west Lawrence as a three story independent living building caught fire. Fire crews battled flames seen from the rooftop and evacuated surrounding buildings. All residents are safe. one Lawrence police officer was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Ballots Uncounted In Aug Primary Across Douglas County
Douglas County faced 201 uncounted mail in ballots due to late receipt after August 6. State law requires postmark on or before Election Day and timely receipt by the Friday after. County Clerk Jamie Shew noted ballots were postmarked before Election Day but arrived late, affecting results statewide.
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Advocates use homelessness point in time data for outreach
Housing advocates study the Douglas County point in time count from earlier this year. The HUD mandated survey found 414 people were homeless on the night of the count, up 18 percent from the previous year, with questions on respondents origins guiding outreach priorities.
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Lawrence 2025 Budget Hearing Faces Tax and Firefighter Cuts
Lawrence city commissioners plan a 2025 budget hearing with three focal questions. Taxes could rise up to 3.5 mills, potentially about 120 dollars yearly for a 300 thousand dollar home. Firefighter staffing may drop from four to three, prompting safety concerns and possible budget tradeoffs. The panel may keep four firefighters or seek cuts elsewhere. The budget also raises three broader long term questions for commissioners.
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