Affordable housing board eyes five new funding options
The Affordable Housing Advisory Board reviews five potential funding sources for the city’s affordable housing trust fund including general obligation bonds taxes for density and incentives. Board members seek more information and plan to discuss options at a future City Commission work session with a draft recommendation due after April 10.
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Help Sought Identifying Lawrence Bank Robbery Suspect
Lawrence police seek the public’s help identifying a man accused of robbing U S Bank at 1807 W 23rd St Monday. He entered with a weapon, demanded cash, fled south on foot, and no injuries were reported. Photos released show a man with face covered in dark clothing, hooded sweatshirt, and gloves.
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Baker University president's contract extended to 2022
The Baker University Board of Trustees unanimously extended President Lynne Murray's contract through 2022 citing strong leadership, higher enrollment, fundraising success, and strategic planning since her July 2014 start. Murray praises faculty, staff, alumni and students while noting continued growth plans and program developments including nursing and sports management master's degrees.
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CJCC Eyes Justice Matters Invite At Next Douglas County Meeting
At a Douglas County CJCC session the chair urged continued collaboration to improve criminal justice. The group plans to invite Justice Matters for the May 9 meeting to present reform research and address concerns, with attendance confirmed by Justice Matters board member Brent Hoffman.
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Bob Tryanski
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Public school board applicants revealed for district post
The USD 497 board lists applicants including Mary Loveland Margaret Weisbrod Morris Fatima Khan James Hollinger William Roth Steve Wallace Mitzi Robinson Syed A Jamal Kyung Hwang Melissa Johnson Jo Ann Trenary Linda J Sheppard Jesse Brinson Daneka Vann Ruben Flores John Bury Lori Huffles Norine Spears Craig Comstock plans to withdraw and urges choosing a person of color to address equity issues, signaling a push for broader experience.
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Margaret Weisbrod Morris
Fatima Khan
James Hollinger
William “Bill” Roth
Steve Wallace
Mitzi Robinson
Syed A. Jamal
Kyung Hwang
Melissa Johnson
Jo Ann Trenary
Linda J. Sheppard
Jesse Brinson
Daneka Vann
Ruben Flores
John Bury
Lori Huffles
Norine Spears
Craig Comstock
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Severe thunderstorm warnings hit Lawrence area with gusts near 59 mph
A severe thunderstorm impacted Lawrence Eudora and Baldwin City Monday evening with winds peaking at 59 mph in Lawrence. Officials reported downed trees and outages but no major damage or injuries. NWS warned of potential damage at 58 mph, while later winds eased to 30 to 40 mph. Douglas County officials expect no further severe weather soon. Separately, a Douglas County criminal case involves a suspect Davis held on a 15000 dollar bond after an attempted robbery. Davis was arrested by Lawrence police and questioned by officials.
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KC man accused of attempted robbery
Kansas City Kansas man Eugene Davis, 32, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Lyon Street and charged with one felony count of attempted aggravated robbery. A criminal complaint states he approached a man, held a gun to his head, and demanded money, with the crime either failing or being prevented. The incident occurred in Douglas County.
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Early-morning robbery arrest in Lawrence man
Norris McHale Hunter, 35, was arrested at 2:47 p.m. Monday at his home on suspicion of aggravated robbery tied to a 1:20 a.m. robbery in the 2000 block of West Sixth Street. Twelve officers responded. two victims declined medical treatment. Hunter is jailed without bond.
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