Renovations Near Completion For Douglas County Courthouse Room
The second floor meeting room in the historic Douglas County Courthouse is due to finish in coming weeks ahead of the swearing in of two new county commissioners. Exterior masonry work will continue for several months as five commissioners prepare to take seats. Remaining items include dais extensions carpet runners acoustical wall panels and more.
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Lawmakers Propose Self-Governance For Haskell Nation
Kansas figures Sen. Jerry Moran and Rep. Tracey Mann filed a draft bill to transfer control of Haskell Indian Nations University from the Bureau of Indian Education to a self-governing board. The move would keep federal funding while empowering the Haskell Board of Regents to oversee both the main campus in Lawrence and related operations amid prior abuse claim handling and leadership turnover concerns.
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Man pleads no contest to involuntary manslaughter in death
Lawrence man George Miller, 34, resident at a community shelter, pleaded no contest to one felony count of involuntary manslaughter in a reckless manner. The case concerns the June 11 death of Christopher Allen Lickteig, 43, following a fight at the shelter.
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Lawrence Christmas Dinner to Feed Many at FUMC
Lawrence’s free Community Christmas Dinner runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church 946 Vermont St. Pies and turkey with trimmings are served. donations accepted by mail or online. meals may be delivered and delivery for non preorders available after 6 am Christmas Day.
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