Lawrence man sentenced to 23 months in fentanyl death case
William Martin Byrd, 38, originally charged in a 23 year old woman’s fentanyl overdose death, received a 23 month prison term in Douglas County District Court. He pleaded no contest in October 2022 to one count of distribution of fentanyl under 3.5 grams, a nonperson drug felony, per the plea agreement.
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Lawrence district weighs options for students declining STEAM program
The Boundary Advisory Committee discussed reassigning sixth through eighth graders who do not want to participate in Liberty Memorial Central Middle School's STEAM curriculum for the next school year. The district aims to place affected students in alternative classes or schools as needed.
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County funding for shelter remains steady in 2024
Douglas County keeps annual support for the Lawrence Community Shelter at 296000 in 2024, with a renewed service agreement approved by the LCS Board. The budget reflects continued county funding and introduces monthly reimbursements to improve accountability while expanding shelter operations including managing The Village pallet cabin project.
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Dirty Dough brings Brookie cookies to west Lawrence shop
A new Dirty Dough location at Bob Billings Parkway and Wakarusa Drive offers the Brookie, a brownie dough exterior with a chocolate chip cookie interior and caramel drizzle. Manager Hannah Moore notes the shop differentiates itself with inside fillings and melt in the mouth experiences.
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