Eldridge expansion tax rebate faces review and debate
Lawrence commissioners debated a 12.5 million Eldridge expansion next to the hotel at Seventh and Massachusetts. The plan would add 54 rooms, 7,000 square feet of banquet space, and a restaurant bar, with expected 2.9 million in 15 year sales taxes and property tax rise from about 4,900 to 12,000 13,000 annually. Commissioner Schumm recused himself due to nearby property. The project awaits Douglas County and School Board approvals with a final city vote on March 10.
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Mardi Gras Parade Lures Warm Sunshine and Colorful Costumes
The Lawrence Fat Tuesday parade drew families and visitors despite mild weather. Rose, dressed as a princess, walked with her parents for the first time, while West led a banjo‑heavy procession down Massachusetts Street. Local spectators traded stories of Mardi Gras past as bands played and revelers waved.
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Vilsack highlights strong export years and port delays
Agriculture secretary Vilsack praised six years of export gains tied to a robust transport system after touring Logistics Park in Edgerton. He warned dock worker strikes on the West Coast risk harming the US supply chain, stressing trade growth and reliability with Sen. Roberts backing administration mediation efforts.
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Miller on trial seeks motive of life insurance in wife death
Prosecutors in the retrial argue Miller aimed to remove his wife to pursue affairs and collect more than 300000 dollars from life insurance. They plan to have witnesses describe sexual material without showing explicit images and call Miller’s mistress Carol Parks Lester. The defense counters that evidence of pornography and affairs should not prove homicide claiming the death was natural. The case resumes March 30 with a two week jury trial. Miller remains free on 250000 dollar bond.
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