Lawrence motel fire leaves building partially collapsed
Fire at Americas Best Value Inn 515 McDonald Drive in Lawrence caused a partial collapse as bitter cold hampered firefighters all afternoon. Crews evacuated occupants safely and planned to continue efforts through the night under fire marshal James King’s briefing.
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Lawrence considers voluntary business recycling plan
Lawrence city commissioners will study a pilot program to expand single stream recycling to businesses on a voluntary basis with fees potentially higher than expected. The plan would charge more than 100 dollars monthly for some firms and aim to cover city costs if about 15 percent of businesses enroll.
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Lawrence MLK Breakfast highlights underrepresented focus
About 200 attendees heard Andrew Williams, associate dean for diversity and inclusion in KU’s College of Engineering, deliver the keynote at Lawrence’s MLK Community Breakfast. Williams urged innovators to support the underrepresented, linking lunch encounters to helping others.
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