Day of week and weather factor into parking tickets
A Journal-World review of downtown parking tickets issued between January and July 25 shows Mondays average 149 tickets per day while Saturdays average 366. Weather also affects totals with 100 degree days averaging 122 tickets and low temperatures below 10 degrees averaging 210. Officials cite traffic patterns and safety rules for staff decisions and note 12 wintry days with no tickets.
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Freshmen Join Free State and Lawrence High Athletics Season
Lawrence and Free State open seasons as ninth graders enroll as full high school athletes. The Fall Sports Jamboree and early practices reflect rising participation, with cross country up among girls and more freshmen joining both Lions and Firebirds. Administrators cite academic and logistical benefits boosting junior varsity and varsity numbers.
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Free State High Hosts Fall Sports Jamboree Friday
Free State High School announces a Fall Sports Jamboree set for Friday featuring multiple teams. The event highlights the start of the season with scrimmages and showcase play to promote athletics and student athletes.
Lawrence weighs signs for special sales tax districts
Lawrence city commissioners directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring all special sales tax districts in Lawrence to post signs informing shoppers of higher tax rates. Mayor Cromwell urged broader signage including state level action, noting Kansas has over 40 such districts creating uneven taxes across merchants.
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Dear Lawrence photo exhibit opens at News Center
Public invited to view Dear Lawrence show at the News Center 645 N.H as part of Final Fridays. Photographers display before and after images of Lawrence locations, pairing old pictures with present scenes. Viewing runs Friday 5 to 8 p.m. downtown audience invited.
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