Bench Art from Van Go Apprentices Adds Twenty Works
Van Go unveils benches crafted by apprentice artists in its Benchmark program. Youths ages 14 to 18, employed through the JAMS program, partner with a local client to design and create each bench. The latest cohort will contribute about 20 new pieces to a growing collection of hundreds.
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City managers budget plan would create homelessness department
Lawrence city commissioners will begin considering a 471 million budget for 2024. It adds a Homeless Programs Department and about 75 million in additional wages and benefits for city employees. The plan keeps the property tax rate steady but rising home values could raise bills. City Manager Craig Owens recommends the budget on the Tuesday agenda.
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Kobach Sues Kansas Over Trans Driver License Changes
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a state court suit to halt transgender individuals from changing their sex on driver licenses and to overturn existing changes made under Gov. Laura Kelly. He argues a new law, effective last Saturday, bars such updates and demands the state reverse prior alterations.
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Teen murder case hearing limited to YouTube broadcast
Douglas County judge restricts attendance at the self defense immunity hearing for Derrick Del Reed to his parents and media after a prior hearing was described as chaotic with threats. Reed, 17, is charged with first degree murder in the March 18, 2023 shooting of Kamarjay Shaw, 14, in Lawrence. The hearing is set for Monday at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.
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