Bernie Sanders Draws 4,200 at Douglas County Rally
A Thursday evening Sanders rally at the Douglas County Fairgrounds drew about 4,200 inside the 4-H building with thousands more outside. Campaign volunteer Ryan Shelton counted attendees as a long line formed since early afternoon, with crowds cheering as Sanders spoke on health care equality education student loans big business and criminal justice.
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Saturday caucuses redefining Kansas voting process
Peter Hancock reports that Saturday caucuses run by the Republican and Democratic parties differ from elections. Voters seek Douglas County Clerk answers about polling places and registration as parties apply their own rules. Officials say they are swamped by confusion.
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Kansas bill threatens rental licensing rules in Lawrence
A Kansas House bill would bar cities from requiring routine inspections of rental housing without a search warrant and void existing ordinances that fail to meet new standards. Lawrence Mayor Mike Amyx voiced opposition in writing as the bill drew attention to local landlord licensing rules already adopted in Lawrence and neighboring cities.
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Lawrence fire department earns ISO Class 1 rating
Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical earned an ISO Class 1 rating, placing them among the nation’s top fire departments. The rating, effective June 1, comes after a review of about 48,000 agencies, with only 38 others achieving this top tier.
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Sunny Warmer Day Boosts Business Activity
Sunny skies bring warmer weather and a lift to local business activity as shoppers return to downtown lanes. Restaurant patios fill and retailers report steady foot traffic through the late afternoon, signaling a positive spell for commerce.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital among top 100 nationwide for fourth year
Truven Health Analytics selects Lawrence Memorial Hospital as one of the top 100 hospitals in the country for the fourth consecutive year, marking ongoing recognition of high quality care and performance.
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