City weighs new site for Tues Farmers Market in downtown
Lawrence city commissioners review a plan to relocate the Tuesday Farmers Market to a portion of a city parking lot in the 800 block of New Hampshire Street. Organizers have scrapped Thursday markets and a dozen booths plan to focus on Tuesday and Saturday markets at a single lot near Vermont Street, citing space and promotion benefits.
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City manager receives positive evaluation in review
City Manager David Corliss earned good marks from Lawrence city commissioners during his annual performance review held Monday. Mayor Bob Schumm said a pay raise decision remains stalled as the panel will continue the review in a March 26 closed session. Corliss, with the city since 1990 and in the manager post since 2006, earns 130000 annually.
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Rock Chalk Revue 64th year funds Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kansas University's Rock Chalk Revue returns for its 64th edition with a dual fundraising focus. The musical comedy show by KU Greek members will aid Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County and support an endowed KU student fund. Performances run 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Lied Center, with five acts from EU Greek chapters and a solo sorority piece by Delta Gamma. Overland Park senior Katie Lewis serves as executive director for the revue.
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Rock Chalk Revue 2013 Presents All Bets Off At Lied Center
The 2013 Rock Chalk Revue runs at the Lied Center with performances at 7 p.m. Thursday Friday and Saturday. Tickets vary by day with KU and Haskell students paying 16 or 21 dollars and general admission 26 dollars for Saturday. Tickets available at the door. The production marks the first all female cast in years and the first time both executive directors are women.
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Lawmakers push expansion of concealed carry in public buildings
Kansas legislators consider House Bill 2055 to allow concealed firearms in public buildings without local bans if security is lacking. The measure, backed by gun rights groups, faces opposition from cities and counties citing unfunded mandates and loss of local control.
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