Journal names East Lawrence best Kansas neighborhood
The Journal selects East Lawrence as top Kansas neighborhood in its first best neighborhoods feature. Judges weighted story quality, uniqueness, interaction potential, attractiveness, comfort, mobility and leadership while noting Delaware Street Commons as a model of cooperative housing fostering community through a shared space and weekly potlucks.
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Collison
Kansas
Chris Green
Journal
Green
Journal- World
East Lawrence
Delaware Street Commons
Motel 6 shooting case claims first degree murder verdicts
In a Lawrence trial, Dominick Frye Tanner Marlow Laroyce Thomas and Cameron Hooks face first degree felony murder charges after a Sept 2 2017 Motel 6 room incident left one man dead and others shot. Prosecutors described victims as sitting ducks while defense argues self defense amid attempted robbery claims.
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Dr. Rieg
Mathaniel Squirrel
Dominck Frye
Tanner Marlow
Laroyce Thomas
Cameron Hooks
Lawrence
Groom
Sally Pokorny
Douglas County
Third St
Massachusetts Street
Hooks
Lenexa
Thomas
Kansas City
Kan
Frye
Topeka
Tyrone J. Carvin
Shawn E. Smith
Ramone Singleton
Calvin
Michael Clarke
Smith
Gary Long
Singleton
Lowry
Pokorny
Rieg
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Clarke
Carvin
Long
Kroger begins transition to reusable bags at QFC in bid to cut plastic
Kroger says customers can buy reusable bags for 1 to 2 dollars while brown paper bags remain free. The retailer aims to fully shift to reusable bags amid regulatory pushback on single-use plastics. Industry groups and lawmakers debate impact on low income households as Pew counts state actions restricting bag bans. Corporate moves against plastic expand with Disney Starbucks Marriott McDonald’s plans. Greenpeace praise cited. Dillons’ 2025 target unclear with decisions pending on bag options.
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Cincinnati
Kroger
Mike Donnelly
QFC
Rostock Kroger
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Pew Charitable Trusts
Arizona
Missouri
Idaho
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Florida
Indiana
Iowa
Pew
Disney
Starbucks
Marriott
McDonald’s
Dunkin’ Donuts
Ikea
David Pinsky
Greenpeace
Pinsky
Dillons
Lawrence
Sheila Lowrie
Lowrie
Butcher K Meisel plans Lee way Butcher near Leeway Franks
Chad Lawhorn reports from Town Talk that Butcher K Meisel and spouse Lee plan a new Lee way Butcher beside Leeway Franks in Hillcrest Shopping Center. Plans show two thirds of space for sausage production with a walk up counter and an outdoor fenced smoker area. The venture may offer beer franks bratwurst and possibly ground beef, sauerkraut, chili, and grill kits. The project, pending city approval, reflects a growing Lawrence fresh meat trend without on site slaughter.
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K Meisel
Leeway Franks
Lee Meisel
Leeway Butcher
City Hall
Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lawrence
Jefferson County
Orchards
Bob Billings
Kasold Drive
Heartland Meat Market
Ottawa
de Soto
Overbrook
Local News Contacts And Departments
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Lawrence Schools
Spos An
University of Kansas
Lane and Besser families announce births across area
Scott and Katie Lane of Lawrence announce the birth of their son on Wednesday. Joel and Kelli Besser of Overbrook announce the birth of their son on Wednesday. Coltin and Brittni Ridenour of Tonganoxie announce the birth of their daughter on Thursday. Matt and Krystal Gonzalez of Eudora announce the birth of their daughter on Thursday. Rehna Guerra and Anthony Taylor of Lawrence announce the birth of their daughter on Friday.
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Scott
Katie Lane
Lawrence
Joel
Kelli Besser
Overbrook
Coltin
Brittni Ridenour
Tonganoxie
Matt
Krystal Gonzalez
Eudora
Rehna Guerra
Anthony Taylor
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