Lawrence seeks two finalists for police chief post
Four finalists were announced for Lawrence police chief with City Manager Tom Markus set to narrow to two. The role oversees 150 officers, 30 civilian staff and a $23.4 million budget, with starting pay between $120,000 and $140,000. Gregory Burns Jr, an assistant police chief in Louisville, heads the Support Bureau overseeing major crimes, narcotics, community services and special operations.
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Disabled kids caught in Medicaid debate
Peter Hancock reports on a 7 year old boy named Franklin Fergus who has type 1 neurofibromatosis NF1. The illness causes non malignant tumors along nerves including the brain leading to pain disfigurement and daily care needs. The piece discusses Medicaid coverage implications for disabled children.
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Lawrence school board to weigh contract negotiations
The Lawrence school board will consider authorizing staff to continue negotiations with McCown Gordon Construction and MarLan Construction for projects tied to the $87 million bond approved in May. McCown Gordon may handle about 68 million in work, while MarLan is eyed for about 600 thousand as part of modernizing six secondary schools including the aging Lawrence High School.
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