Payless Sells Topeka HQ as it weighs exit from town
Payless ShoeSource seeks 8.5 million for its Topeka corporate headquarters amid bankruptcy recovery and layoffs. the retailer has pared staff by 170 in November after 165 in January and outsourced IT work. A separate Douglas County notice covers renewal of a Teen Challenge group home permit with an added pallet work program and screening requirements. Police investigate two bullets striking homes near Lawrence High School with no injuries reported.
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City splits on police HQ site overland drive and process
City commissioners designated 16 of 29 acres on Overland Drive for a police headquarters while weighing downtown site options. They stressed public process through planning commission review and noted flexibility to revise the choice as zoning moves forward. A charter ordinance for alternative construction methods faced deferment until a new council convenes.
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Cautions rise over non bidding in city projects
Town Talk notes examples like Rock Chalk Park VenturePark and Baldwin Creek Sewer show higher value under full bids. City officials defend design build and blended proposals for input, quality and speed but warn of risks to transparency and local contracting.
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Veterans stories gathered via KCPT pop up booth at KU
The Public Insight Network collects Vietnam War memories from community members including couples, veterans and their families. The Dole Institute exhibit League of Wives features Women and families behind POW MIA efforts. Story booth aims to archive voices for future access and dialogue.
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Lottery draws and numbers snapshot
Saturday Powerball results show 28 30 32 36 58 with Powerball 6. Tuesday Mega Millions numbers are 14 15 37 42 67 with Mega Ball 22. Saturday Lotto America numbers are 22 28 45 47 51 with Lotto America 6. Monday Lucky for Life numbers are 12 7 31 37 with Life Ball 8.
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