Book program sparks creativity at Prairie Park School
Hundreds of students at Prairie Park School received free first hardbound copies of their own books from Studentreasures Publishing and shared the moment in an assembly. CEO Chad Zimmerman said the program provides each student with a free copy and offers parents the option to buy reprints, fueling a growing classroom publishing niche.
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KU Beta Theta Pi chapter suspended over animal cruelty allegations
The Beta Theta Pi national organization suspended the KU chapter indefinitely after police investigated a party at 1425 Tennessee St where a live turkey in a cage was chased and abused, later killed to end its suffering. No arrests were made. case referred to the Douglas County DA for possible charges.
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Lawrence
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Snow Tonight With Cold Temperatures Expected
The forecast calls for snow tonight with a high near 47 and a low around 21. A sharp drop in temperatures is expected late tonight into the morning, with gusty winds reducing visibility in some areas.
Chefs Share Christmas Recipes From Local Kitchens
Local chefs share favorite Christmastime recipes from their families and restaurants. The article highlights how these dishes help make the holidays special and invites readers to follow LJWorld on social media for more.
City OKs closure of intersection near KU
Lawrence city commissioners backed a November 2011 decision to close parts of Bob Billings Parkway and 15th Street east and west of Iowa Street while the road is rebuilt. The closure runs from May 20 to August 16, despite neighbor and business concerns about impacts on commerce and daily life.
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Public input on downtown camera policy in Lawrence
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib heard public questions about proposed surveillance cameras for Massachusetts Street. Twelve residents attended the Carnegie Building meeting to discuss scope and cost as part of revisions before presenting to the City Commission.
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