Protest rally against family separations in Lawrence on Saturday
Lawrence joins hundreds of cities nationwide for a Families Belong Together protest at South Park 1141 Massachusetts St from 1 to 3 p.m. Organizers call it inclusive and non-partisan and urge signs sunscreen water and RSVP via act.moveon.org. The Lawrence Police will run a DUI saturation patrol funded by Kansas DOT with extra officers to spot impaired driving and traffic violations.
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Datebook Final Friday Art Openings and Receptions
Downtown venues host openings and receptions from 5 to 9 pm unless noted. Listings include The Bourgeois Pig Effloresce by Emily Kate Chamber of Commerce Colleen Gregoire Essential Goods Peggy Mohr ayman Gallery Clare Doveton Widening Circles Great American Bank Hang 12 Otherworldly The Greenhouse Culture JoJo Bird Mixed States Brandon Keenan Lawrence Arts Center Gaurmnitz German & German Love Garden Sounds Every Day's a Birthday Christian Williams Mana Bar Modern Dweeb Tanner Spreer Percolator 10th Anniversary Food Music and Art from former and current board members.
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Essential Goods
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Kansas
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Ayman
Clare Doveton
Great American Bank
JoJo Bird
Henry's
E. Eighth St
Brandon Keenan
Lawrence Arts Center
Gaurmnitz
Love Garden Sounds
Christian Williams
Mana Bar
Tanner Spreer
Rhode Island
Meet and Greet with Leslie Soden for Douglas County
A candidate for Douglas County Commission, Leslie Soden, invites voters to a meet and greet at 4 30 p.m. on Saturday at 705 Mississippi Street. The event aims to discuss local issues and introduce the candidate to residents.
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29 Today Event Schedule at Lawrence Public Library
Screen Printing with Leslie Kay runs 1 to 4 p.m. at 707 Vermont Street. Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt from 2 to 3 p.m. Live On Mass features The Wailers at 6 p.m. on Massachusetts Street. Vinland Vittles serves 6 p.m. at Vinland United Methodist Church located at 1724 North 692 Road.
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Family attorney cites embedded racism after White death
Andrew Stroth says White posed no threat and died from police racism across the country. Wynne mourns her son and his children. A Topeka city official declines comment on pending litigation as a wrongful death lawsuit seeks over 75,000 in damages alleging constitutional-rights violations and inadequate training. A minister calls police actions judge jury and executioner, noting zip code and skin color define fault lines nationwide.
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Wynne
Topeka City
Molly Hadfield
Sarah C. Oglesby- Donegan
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Dominique White
Kansas lawmakers eye sports wagering and online sales tax
Kansas revenue indicators point to a strong June and fiscal year 2018, spurring talks of new taxes. Lawmakers, led by House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr., consider intray study committees, with sports wagering and internet sales tax on the table after Supreme Court rulings. Ward emphasizes fairness for brick-and-mortar retailers and online retailers alike as discussions proceed.
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The Merc under scrutiny after pest concerns and renovations
The Merc faced pest concerns and promised reforms after a reopening plan. A large renovation was planned to remove walls and remedy pest issues while grocery, meat, seafood, and produce areas would reopen at 7 am. The bakery and deli would remain closed until compliance with state pest laws is confirmed.
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Valerie Taylor Richardson
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