Kicking and screaming for a choice in Lawrence groceries
In Lawrence, Mary Drouin fights to buy healthy food within a food desert where four northeast census tracts lack supermarkets. Low income and limited transportation push residents toward cheaper, less healthy options despite interest in fresh produce, milk, and eggs. Local efforts aim to address access through planning initiatives and community gardens.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence police ID homicide victim Harold Sasko
Lawrence police identified 52 year old Harold M Sasko as the man found dead in his home in the 2900 block of West 26th Street as officers continued to search for a missing woman who shared the residence Sasko owned a CiCi's Pizza franchise in Topeka and was found Friday night in his home
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Bill could bring committees to a screen near you
State Rep. Stephanie Clayton of Overland Park pitches a bill to make legislative committee actions more visible. The proposal aims to curb public skepticism by providing real time access to committee workloads and decisions through a public screen or digital platform.
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Stephanie Clayton
Overland Park
Love landmark reborn by Van Go students
A group of Van Go students work to restore Lawrence landmark the Love garage after years of vandalism, highlighting youth effort to revive a community symbol.
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Lawrence
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