Mayor seeks details on Rock Chalk Park agreements
City commissioners consider a $25 million recreation center project at Rock Chalk Park but Mayor Bob Schumm will delay final approval of the development agreement until KU Endowment and Bliss Sports disclose operating terms. The deal outlines city support for infrastructure, a property tax abatement, and nearly $1 million in waived fees.
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Winter storm watch foresees 6 to 8 inches of snow
The National Weather Service warns of a winter storm beginning Wednesday night through Thursday evening with six to eight inches of snow and sleet. Roads may be ice packed, trees and power lines could suffer outages, and travel is expected to be treacherous Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Temperatures will hover in the high 20s to low 30s, with snow clearing by Friday.
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Lawrence
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Slavery role play at middle school scaled back
Lawrence district officials approve a modified slavery education exercise at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School after complaints over using mock shackles to simulate bondage. The program kept the discussion goal but removed the physical shackles while acknowledging emotional discomfort among some African American district leaders.
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Mike Wormsley
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Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Lawrence
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Much colder forecast for today with high near 37
The latest forecast calls for much colder conditions today with a high around 37 degrees. Riverside area residents should bundle up as winds shift and evening temperatures drop further.
Committee Opposes Governor on KU Med Funding
The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted to remove 10 million dollars from the proposed budget aimed at aiding KU Med in constructing a new training facility. The action signals a clash between the committee and the governor over campus medical education expansion.
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