Downtown Lawrence eyes luxury five story parking lot redevelopment
Lawrence architect Paul Werner and local developer Thomas Fritzel propose a five story mixed use building on the east side of Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence. The plan would redevelop the public parking lot to include apartments offices and possibly a small grocery. City commissioners will hear the concept Tuesday evening and say whether to explore it further.
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Lions Dominate Eagles in 48 30 Friday Victory
Lawrence High girls led a trio of city teams with a Friday win while LHS boys and Free State squads fell. Lions controlled boards and topped Eagles 48 to 30 at Lawrence High School, page 1B.
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Retiring Judge Jean Shepherd Mentors Youngster on Final Day
On her final day on the bench Judge Jean Shepherd invited a young clerk to momentarily take her place, giving a glimpse of mentorship in the courtroom. The remark About future ambitions echoed as she prepared to retire.
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Kansas Legislature 2011 Session Opens Next Week
Coming Sunday previews the 2011 session with key topics and watch list for lawmakers. Kansas lawmakers return to the Capitol as debates on budget taxes and policy shape the agenda.
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Woodlawn honors Blue Ribbon School alumna Jackson
Woodlawn celebrates National Blue Ribbon School status for 2010 as alumna Tania Jackson, now 6 feet 2 inches and a Kansas Jayhawks forward, returns for a school assembly. Superintendent Rick Doll and Coach Bonnie Henrickson laud students, stressing academics, pride, and hard work while Jackson urges focus on school and library visits.
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Lawrence man pleads guilty to sex abuse of two girls
A 33-year-old Lawrence man named Donald L. Brown admitted guilt on eight charges for sexually mistreating two girls at his northern Lawrence home over a two year period. He told the court he did this for his own sexual gratification and expressed remorse. The plea avoids a January 24 trial on eight counts, with each count carrying 25 years to life. his attorney noted the defendant had contemplated the decision for weeks, delaying the trial for nutrition-related reasons.
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Energy focus this year to be on awareness efficiency
Lawrence residents will gain smart meters this year funded by a $19 million federal grant to Westar Energy. About 45,000 meters will be installed citywide starting in Deerfield in January and May elsewhere. The project includes online usage data, alert texts, and pilot dynamic rates. Lawrence also joins the Take Charge Challenge to conserve energy against Manhattan over nine months.
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