Venus Transit Draws Lawrence Residents to Lied Center
Hundreds of Lawrence residents lined the Lied Center parking lot on a sunny Tuesday to glimpse Venus in transit. Elyssa Weber and Chuck Liu view through solar telescopes and reflect on the historic moment as a small black dot crossing the sun highlights humanity’s scale and the rarity of the event.
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City to vote on downtown camera policy before use
Lawrence commissioners approved $46,800 in federal grant funds for security cameras to be operated by the police and sheriff offices but paused installation pending a detailed policy. They cited concerns from the ACLU and residents about storage, usage, and potential for misuse while acknowledging the crime fighting value of the cameras.
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Public forum eyed for northwest Lawrence recreation center
Lawrence city leaders convene a 6 30 to 8 p m public forum at Free State High School to gather input on a proposed multi gym fieldhouse and regional recreation complex on donated 50 acres near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway.
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Remembering D-Day at Colleville Sur Mer Cemetery
A U S flag rests among 9,387 graves at Colleville Sur Mer in western France. Sixty eight years after Allied forces stormed Normandy beaches, the D-Day battle marked a pivotal World War II turning point.
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Douglas County to review grant recommendations Thursday
The Douglas County Commission will meet on Thursday to review grant recommendations for the Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program. The session will assess funding proposals from local organizations seeking support for cultural and natural heritage projects.
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