Security upgrades at county court center spark funding questions
An editorial argues adding staff to operate a new Homeland Security funded metal detector and X ray machine at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center is prudent. Sheriff McGovern says over 200000 plus 430000 are needed for staffing, while Commissioner Jones questions budgeting in advance and calls for better coordination amid tight county finances.
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Commission
Judicial
Ken McGovern
Department of Homeland Security
Charles Jones
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas County
Public art adds new sculpture to Lawrence city scene
A local artist Stephen Johnson unveiled a new abstract metal sculpture titled Freeform at the southwest corner of Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Part of Lawrence's permanent outdoor art collection the piece cost about 50000 funded by the Percent for Art program alongside Flame across City Hall. The two works honor Lawrence’s Free State past and reflect community values while inviting public discussion on art funding and local pride.
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Lawrence
Stephen Johnson
Sixth
Massachusetts
City Hall
Free State
Quantrill
Murpecan
Langston Hughes
Eve Iece
Fereeform
Colorado congressman Tancredo called for bombing Mecca
Leonard Pitts Jr notes Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo sparked anger by suggesting in a talk show that the U S might bomb Mecca if Islam extremism led to a nuclear attack. The columnist argues such statements reveal yahooism and a failure to think through consequences.
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Will Adams
Colorado
Tom Tancredo
Adams
Tancredo
Michael Jackson
United States
Mecca
Saudi Arabia
Muhammad
U.S
WFLA
Orlando
Fla
Pat’ Campbell
Tancreda
Campbell
Moscow
State Department
Ankara
Turkey
Bar owners challenge city no smoking rule in Lawrence
A letter to the editor argues a bar owner who invested in Lawrence should not be barred by a no smoking ordinance. The author asserts the suit targets a nightclub’s right to operate and contends adults visiting venues may accept smoking, while city costs and business support would follow if the owner wins the case.
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Osama bin Laden
Cliff Clavin
Cliff
Cliffy
Dennis Steffes
Lawrence
Local Forum Sees Nightlife Hazards and Driving Risks
Public forum speakers debate nightclub dangers, arguing the broader risk of drunk driving beyond club walls. The text praises Mr Steffes, claiming he is an asset to Lawrence business owners and mentions Tresa Cope and Bonner Springs.
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Steffes
Lawrence
Tresa Cope
Bonner Springs
Lawrence residents urge honors for Quantrill raid heroes
A reader urges Lawrence to honor forgotten 19th century figures tied to Quantrill’s Raid, citing survivors like an unnamed woman who hid dozen men, Shawnee Pelathe, Amelia Read, Elizabeth Fisher, John Speer, Bishop John Miege, and Sam Riggs. The letter questions funding for another sculpture amid budget limits.
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Quantrill
Lawrence
Richard Cordley
Pelathe
Amelia Read
Elizabeth Fisher
John Speer
John Miege
Sam Riggs
Tom Mach
Soeacrea rezoning planned for large Lawrence development
Lawrence planning commission approved rezoning and four preliminary plats for Soeacrea in the western fringe, a project developers say could house up to 4000 people. The area lies near Clinton Park Way Dragstrip Road and 15th Street surrounding Alvamar and its golf course.
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Lawrence
City-County Planning Commission
Soeacrea
Alvamar West
Clinton Parkway
Dragstrip Road
Wakarusa Drive
15Th Street
Alvamar
Gol Course
Babcock Place
Lawrence Housing Authority
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