Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale Opens With Hot Deals
The 57th annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale runs from sunup to sundown along Massachusetts Street and nearby. 10 000 to 20 000 bargain hunters are expected as 100 businesses participate with early openings possible. Parking includes metered spots 9 30 to 6 and seven two hour free lots on New Hampshire Vermont and Ith streets.
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City auditor cites gaps in incentive procedures
City staff defend their economic development incentives after City Auditor Michael Eglinski cited 14 recommendations to improve the process. He urged scrutiny of business data and standardized fees, while officials said some steps are too time consuming and costly for pay-as-you-go programs.
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Michael Eglinski
Lawrence City Commission
Diane Stoddard
State testing to be reduced next school year
Kansas students will likely spend half as much time on state assessments next year. Lawrence school board members, led by Vice President Shannon Kimball, welcome the change. The shift aligns with ESEA changes giving states and districts more control over testing administration and use of results.
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Lawrence School Board
KU grad injured in France in Bastille Day terror attack
Greg Krentzman, a Kansas University graduate visiting Nice, France, was injured when a truck plowed through Bastille Day celebrants. He stood about 15 to 20 feet from his wife and daughter as the driver attacked the crowd, killing 84 and injuring over 250. Krentzman described the truck’s erratic path and his split second decision to move.
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Teen murder suspect declared mentally competent for trial
A 17 year old boy accused of killing his grandmother last December has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial. The finding allows continued prosecution on the homicide charge and moves the case toward further court proceedings.
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