City offers 2025 Community Arts Grants in Lawrence
Lawrence announces the 2025 Community Arts Grant Program with an added Mini Grants option. The Cultural Arts Commission oversees funding drawn from hotel guest taxes, aiming to boost community engagement equity inclusion and environmental sustainability. Initial pre reviews start with a Jan 15 deadline and final submissions by Feb 3 for the main grants, plus up to five Mini Grants of 500 each opens Jan 27 and closes March 7.
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Lawrence K-9 officer Matt Weidl retires after 26 years
Lawrence Police Department marks the retirement of Cpl. Matt Weidl a 26 year veteran who served as a patrol officer investigator and K-9 handler He helped train officers and worked with dogs Cheeseburger and Taz at police headquarters on Overland Drive as colleagues and teams reflect on his career Chee semy and Taz previously served with the department
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Lawrence man charged with rape and sodomy in Douglas County
Calistus Chukwuma Ezenwa, 21, is charged in Douglas County District Court with one felony rape and one felony aggravated sodomy. The alleged incident occurred November 21, 2024, with a police report filed that night around 10 30 p m. He was arrested December 20, 2024 at his Jayhawker Towers home and is held at Douglas County Jail on a 250000 bond. He is next scheduled for court proceedings.
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KU student Brenna’s status unclear in brief court appearance
The Journal-World sought confirmation if Brenna is a University of Kansas student. KDHE has rescinded the Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6 boil water advisory after tests found no bacterial contamination. KCHE officials say water systems notify customers quickly after disruptions and KDHE will issue rescind notices after lab testing.
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Lawrence sales tax growth must hit 5.4% in 2025 to meet budget
Chad Lawhorn notes 2024 growth at 1.0 percent fell short of 2025 projections, requiring Lawrence to push spending higher in 2025 to reach a 5.4 percent sales tax rise. Historical rates show three straight declines since 2021, with 2025 excluding a $1.25 million boost from a housing tax. City may face pressure to raise property taxes or cut services for 2026.
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City dredges river reach to protect water plant and events
Maali said periodic dredging of the river around the intake to remove sediment and debris prevents damage to the treatment plant and reduces pump stress. The work could close part of the river for up to two months, prompting coordination with MSU Parks, Recreation and Culture and the University of Kansas rowing program. The contractor will haul away dried sediment after dredging, with timing depending on warmer weather.
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