Downtown hotel rises as commission weighs apartments nearby
Construction moves on a five story Marriott Towne Place hotel at Ninth and New Hampshire with crews already above ground and underground parking in progress. The development group led by Doug Compton and Mike Treanor seeks to restart approval for a seven story apartment building at the same intersection as Kimball notes faster progress once above ground.
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Buses Fail to Start in Cold Delays Hit District
Scores of district students waited at bus stops in subzero temperatures as eight of 77 diesel buses could not start due to fuel gelling. Up to 400 students faced delays while parents reported lack of timely notices for the Corpus Christi area.
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Partly sunny forecast with a chilly day ahead
The forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 38 degrees. The note invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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LMH again named among top 100 hospitals in the nation
Lawrence Memorial Hospital earned a repeat spot in the top 100 hospitals in America according to Truven Health Analytics. CEO Gene Meyer praised the recognition, noting it validates LMH's high standards and sustained performance.
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Tornado siren tests mark Severe Weather Awareness Week
Kansas holds a tornado safety drill today at 1 30 p m as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week with sirens heard in most counties. Residents are urged to seek shelter when sirens sound and to prepare an emergency kit and plan per ksready.gov guidelines.
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Lawrence schools weigh sex ed curriculum reach
Lawrence students face phased in sex education as officials weigh whether the new curriculum will cover enough information without overloading pupils. The plan aims to balance accurate health education with age appropriate instruction across grades.
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