Lawrence approves Rock Chalk Park recreation center plan
Lawrence city commissioners gave preliminary approval to a 25 million development plan for a Rock Chalk Park recreation center north of Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The 181000 square foot city owned complex adjacent to Kansas University sports facilities could begin by late April with final review set for March 5.
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Residents stock up as Lawrence braces for heavy snow
Residents packed parking lots and aisles Tuesday stocking food gasoline ice melt and supplies for a winter storm forecast to drop about seven inches of snow on Lawrence late Wednesday night. Shoppers described fears of travel and planned indoor activities while city crews prepared for expected conditions.
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Overnight Snow Forecast With Light Winds
A wintery forecast calls for overnight snow with a low around 23 and a high near 34 degrees. Winds remain light as the day unfolds with minor accumulation possible. Social media updates available at LJWorld.
Former Lawrence officer sues over race bias and termination
Michael Monroe, a 20 year Lawrence Police Department veteran, files a federal suit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination in March 2012. He seeks 1.3 million dollars, naming the city and Police Chief Tarik Khatib as defendants. Monroe admits fixing a few traffic tickets for a Kansas Athletics employee but denies knowledge of Sgt. Matt Sarna receiving tickets in exchange.
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Lawrence police internal probe details ticket fixing at KU
New court filings reveal an internal Lawrence Police Department investigation into Sgt. Mike Monroe and Sgt. Matt Sarna for fixing traffic tickets in exchange for Kansas University athletic tickets. The suit outlines demotion, resignation, and details of tickets fixed for KU staff and others, and notes Monroe’s past actions and subsequent firing.
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Kobach backs gun protection bill in Kansas
Secretary of State Kris Kobach urged passage of a bill to shield Kansas gun owners from federal restrictions. He argued the measure would uphold Second Amendment rights amid constitutional questions regarding federal authority.
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