Lawrence Commission advances two tax incentive requests
The Lawrence City Commission moved two tax incentive bids forward on Tuesday for Vermont Place, a Vermont Street condominiums office and retail project by Bob Schumm, and a warehouse renovation in East Lawrence by Adam and Matt Williams to become a brewery restaurant and apartments. Both will be reviewed by the Public Incentives Review Committee and Affordable Housing Advisory Board before returning to the City Commission for final action. County officials praised the proposals, saying they bring benefits to the area.
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Greyhound gets 90 days to pick new Lawrence stop
Greyhound officials have 90 more days to locate a permanent pick up and drop-off location in Lawrence. The Lawrence City Commission unanimously granted the extension on Tuesday after asking Greyhound to choose a stop by June 30.
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Commission hikes downtown parking fines in Lawrence
The Lawrence city commission voted 4-1 to raise overtime parking meter fines from $3 to $5, the first increase since 2009. The change aims to boost meter payments and turnover, with post‑ten day fines rising to $20 and habitual violators with five or more violations in 30 days increasing from $50 to $75.
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Weekend fireworks traffic rises in Lawrence after Kaw-Boom Festival
Law enforcement reports a busy weekend with 311 fireworks related calls from Saturday to Monday. Officials issued 19 citations, 186 warnings, and 139 calls deemed unlocated or unfounded. A resident notes fireworks visible from a rooftop including the Kaw-Boom Festival at Burcham Park, while a dog reacts to the blasts. Conrad Swanson/Journal-World Photo.
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Forecast warms. humid with high 92
The weather page reports a warm humid day with a high of 92 and a low of 76. Central sections note the print edition includes pages 8A for business, classified ads, comics and online prompts for social media at Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Voting Chaos Sparks Demands to Reevaluate Citizenship Proof
Civil rights groups press Secretary of State Kris Kobach to undo a directive that bars voters lacking documented proof of citizenship. They warn the move could disenfranchise thousands and undermine election integrity.
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Kids Feelings Centered in School of Love Series
A KC based company has purchased the Heating and AC business as part of a broader deal tied to the School of Love initiative. The program emphasizes student emotions and well being within campus activities and curriculum.
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Lawrence School of Love opens in former Montessori space
The Lawrence School of Love plans to operate at 2141 Maple Lane in eastern Lawrence. Founder Angela Piperidou says the elementary school focuses on emotions and treats students with love rather than rewards. It will serve kindergarten and first grade this year and add grades later.
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