On the Street How did you celebrate Christmas this year
Massachusetts Street residents share how they celebrated Christmas in a local street survey. Residents recount festive meals, visits with neighbors, decorations and community activities across a mixed urban and suburban setting.
Births in Lawrence: Preston girl and Grigsby boy
In Lawrence on Wednesday, Eric and Alison Preston welcomed a girl. Jenny Cook-Grigsby and Ryan Grigsby celebrate a new baby boy born Wednesday.
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Parkinson paints again after stroke gift easel from neighbors
John Parkinson, restricted vision after quadruple bypass, resumes painting with a neighbor gifted easel in October. His daughter Jenifer Waters helps select supplies, recalling his WWII aircraft drawings and miniature works. the act lifts his spirits and boosts confidence as he plans a new barn scene.
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Increased police presence near The Dread Hotel district
Lawrence police spokesman Trent McKinley notes officers deter crime with Thursdays through Saturdays patrols. The Dread Hotel and nearby venues like The Cave and Bird Dog Bar draw resident concerns over bar activity and proximity to homes. Chief Tarik Khatib says outreach with Dread leadership continues and patrols remain elevated.
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Nancy Longhurst
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Phil Czorkiewicz
Lawrence
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Kansas lawmakers weigh Hard 50 and death penalty reforms
Gov. Brownback urged a special session to preserve the Hard 50 for about 45 cases on appeal or in district court. Kansas Supreme Court has heard four Hard 50 appeals since the September session, weighing ex post facto issues and potential sentence reductions to 25 years before parole. Senate Chair Jeff King and Sen. David Haley discuss novel fixes and broader murder statutes, including possible death penalty repeal.
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