Lawrence school district to hold line on taxes with raises
Lawrence officials will present a 2012-13 budget that freezes property tax rates while using higher state aid to fund $1.4 million in teacher raises. Superintendent Rick Doll said enrollment and lunch counts are still being estimated and that property values are expected to remain flat as negotiations continue.
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Relatives honor history at all black Lakeview cemetery
Relatives from across the nation gathered at the Lakeview cemetery east of Lecompton to honor ancestors buried in the all black site. Leon Lewis, 91, spoke of heritage and the cemetery's role as the starting place of his ancestors, noting its creation in 1879 by a former slave, Thomas Crowder.
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Ninth and New Hampshire redevelopment eyed at 12 million incentive
City commissioners plan to review a roughly 12 million incentive package to spur about 44 million dollars in redevelopment at the Ninth and New Hampshire intersection. The package aims to fund a hotel and retail building on the southeast corner plus a multistory apartment and office project, with Mayor Bob Schumm referencing an independent financial analysis.
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No special precautions here after Colorado massacre
Lawrence residents still go to the movies this weekend and theaters show no extra safety measures after the Colorado massacre. A late-night screening of The Dark Knight Rises left twelve dead and 58 wounded early Friday morning at a theater, with coverage continuing on THEATER, page 6A.
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Back in the 100s High 102 Low 69 Forecast Page 8A
The forecast notes a hot day with a projected high around 102 degrees and a low near 69. Readers are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat. Local weather staff emphasize heat safety and sun protection.
Business Classified Comics Deaths 6A INSIDE
Classifieds section listing business ads comic strips and death notices with page reference 6A. Internal page layout hints at cross promotions and social media handles for LJWorld. No further readable details available from the fragment.
Florida firm to open 300-employee call center in Lawrence
The Results Companies, a Dania Beach based firm, signed a lease for 22 000 square feet in the Riverfront Mall lower level at Sixth and New Hampshire. It will replace Affinitis Lawrence operations and staff about 300 workers with potential higher wages. Start of operations is planned by Sept 1. The World Company owns the Riverfront space and LJ World.com.
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World Company
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Auction of Case Files From Capote Murder Agent
Page 3A reports the Kansas Bureau of Investigation files kept by an agent who investigated the 1959 murders that inspired In Cold Blood are being auctioned. The collection includes investigative notes and case materials tied to the Crayton and Clutter era probes, offering historical insight into the inquiry.
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