Lawrence tops Kansas LGBT index with 69 score
Lawrence leads Kansas cities in the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index with a score of 69 out of 100. The report covers 41 factors including nondiscrimination laws city services and leadership, placing Lawrence well above the state and national averages and ahead of peers like Manhattan and Kansas City.
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Kansas LGBT Rights Rankings by City
Lawrence leads Kansas cities with a 69 score in the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index, followed by Manhattan 26, Kansas City Kansas 24, Topeka 24, Wichita 21, Olathe 2, and Overland Park 8 in the statewide ranking.
Inside Deaths at LJ World Social Pages
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Officers help kids shop in TOYS program partnership
Three year old Nomy Swenson joined Lawrence police volunteer Jana Shelton and Detective Zach Thomas for the annual Take Our Youth Shopping TOYS event. Agencies including the Ballard Community Center Douglas County Sheriffs Office KU Office of Public Safety and Kansas Highway Patrol organize the holiday program guiding 3 to 5 year olds from breakfast to Walmart for gifts.
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City Manager Finalist Chosen in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners named a finalist for city manager after a four hour closed session to interview three candidates. Negotiations will be handled by Ralph Andersen & Associates with the aim of a public contract approval at a future meeting.
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District addresses two schools' leaky roofs
Heavy rains highlight roof leaks at Kennedy Elementary and Lawrence High School. District says leaks stem from ongoing construction tied to the $92.5 million bond projects. Work also continues at Woodlawn and Sunset Hill elementary schools.
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Pollard Joins Survivor Season Thirty Two
Former Kansas University and NBA basketball player Scot Pollard will compete on the 32nd season of CBSs Survivor. Entertainment Weekly reports.
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