Lawrence to get gigabit internet under city plan
Lawrence moves eight priority initiatives to expand fiber internet for residents and businesses. Mayor Leslie Soden says fiber access is essential for competitive local commerce, though current fiber covers mainly newer areas and excludes core neighborhoods. Midco and RG Fiber are extending service while AT&T fiber remains limited. pricing and availability for Lawrence residents vary.
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County to seek half cent sales tax for jail and mental health
Douglas County officials conclude only full half cent sales tax can fund a combined jail expansion crisis center and mental health services. The measure would raise about 9.7 million annually and affect property taxes by 12 to 13 mills if pursued, with January planning and a January 10 meeting to refine ballot language.
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Free State upgrades plan shows varied construction figures
The master plan released in February 2017 ahead of the May bond vote proposed 18,490 square feet of new construction and 21,522 square feet of renovations. At a December 11, 2017 Lawrence board meeting architect Kelly Dreyer presented a design adding 13,036 new construction and 47,319 renovated square feet yet the overall cost remains 2915.2 million as projected by Shannon Kimball and Marcel Harmon.
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Free State project aims for eight hour integrated learning
The district outlines a major $87 million bond upgrade for Free State High School including relocating the library media center, adding eight classrooms and a 3000 square foot fitness center. The plan features the media stairs and private breakout areas while prioritizing budget discipline and postbond flexibility for future Lawrence High upgrades.
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Local Lawrence Journal-World page lists categories such as City government Courts and crime Datebook Lawrence schools Letters to the editor Obituaries and Society with a range of department contacts for the University of Kansas and related services. Postal details include postmaster address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital Reports No Births Wednesday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital announced there were no births recorded on Wednesday.
Journal-World invites corrections for significant errors
The newspaper states it corrects all significant errors brought to editors' attention and provides contact methods including the phone number 785-832-7154 and email news ljworld.com for submissions.
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