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Lawrence Public Library asks readers for snow activity ideas and favorite winter pastimes. The prompt invites community members to share plans and memories, capturing local opinions on how to enjoy snowy days in Lawrence Kansas.
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LU aE births report shows no births on Thursday
The LU aE column reports no births to record for Thursday, indicating a quiet day in local birth notices with no newborn arrivals to announce or celebrate.
Regents push incentives in performance budgeting plan
A Kansas regents task force proposes a performance based budgeting plan tying funding to university goals and incentives. Regents debate using new funding as a motivator, with lawmakers urging clearer targets and faster four year graduation improvements.
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KU Hospital Reorg Involves Doctors Groups Not Medical Center
Kansas University Hospital announces a reorganization with physician groups that run clinical practices of doctors who teach at KU Medical Center. The Medical Center is not part of the reorg. Officials say a decision not to expand Medicaid endangers growth and new investments but not the hospital’s financial survival.
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Peaslee Center to Offer Trades Training in Lawrence
Marvin Hunt executive director of the Peaslee Center announced a new trades con for Lawrence at 2920 Haskell Ave in a renovated warehouse space. The center will cover framing finish carpentry HVAC auto mechanics and manufacturing technologies as core programs with support from the Stultz Foundation led by Tim Stultz.
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Lawrence aims for tech training center with private donations
Tim Stultz of Highland Construction announced private industry support for the Peaslee Center in Lawrence. Hugh Carter of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce said donations will go through the Douglas County Community Foundation, with plans to seek $500,000 from each Douglas County Commission and City Commission for interior renovations as remodeling continues toward a fall opening.
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New jury trial date set for McLinn
Douglas County District Judge Paula Martin reset the jury trial for 20 year old Sarah Gonzales McLinn to March 16 in the January death of Cici's Pizza owner Harold M. Sasko. Prosecutors seek a hard 50 sentence. McLinn remains jailed on 1 million dollar bond.
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United Way seeks donor growth to meet rising needs
The United Way reports a projected shortfall as payroll deductions at area employers drop about 10 percent. Iverson notes better outcome tracking and success stories, including Kennedy Elementary math up to 90 percent and reading at 83 percent. A Health Care Access and Visiting Nurses collaboration cut uninsured patient ER visits by 40 percent in three months.
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United Way
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Kennedy Elementary
Lawrence
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