School canceled by road conditions and lot safety concerns
The Lawrence school district canceled classes on February 2 citing road, parking lot, and sidewalk hazards though roads were clear in the morning. Superintendent Rick Doll stressed that weather was not the reason, emphasizing safety factors beyond temperature.
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Outside plans during pleasant week at Target
Tim McCurry, a trumpet performance major at Dallas, says he will enjoy the good weather by going outside to bike and start running, taking advantage of the mild forecast this week.
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Lawrence police report string of thefts and arrests
Lawrenc e police logged several thefts including 16 pairs of Big Star jeans valued at 1600 from The Buckle, a stolen Glock 22 pistol, and items totaling 2130 from Tillerman Drive. Two Wichita men, Jerome Tucker and D'andre Williams, charged with aggravated robbery and burglary for a December Louisiana Street apartment incident. Bond set at 50000 each.
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Court halts shelter move as purchase, financing linger
In Lawrence, a judge ruled the shelter's lawsuit over locating in a vacant warehouse premature since the $2 million purchase and financing are incomplete. The ruling leaves uncertain the shelter's downtown future and whether a long term permit will be renewed for its current site at 10th and Kentucky. Steve Glass urged the shelter to pursue a new location and adjust its approach.
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Senate faces final vote on education funding plan
Senate votes split along party lines on a $25.3 million amendment to funding for special education. Republicans largely supported removal while Republicans and Democrats favored keeping the money, with final approval expected today to begin House-Senate negotiations. The Senate plan lowers general state aid about $60 per student versus the House at $75, excludes a 7.5 percent pay cut for high earners, and omits the regents pay cut. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild filed.
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