Body found in burning vehicle near Clinton Lake
Douglas County deputies investigate after a body was discovered inside a car that burned at Rockhaven Campground near Clinton Lake. A Honda emblem lay among charred debris as officials withheld details while inspecting the scene. Nearby residents reported seeing deputies in the area late Tuesday.
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Women’s Day event fills Watson Park with voices and music
More than 200 people gathered at Watson Park for an International Women’s Day event featuring speeches poetry and live music. Organizers Melissa Johnson Paulette Blanchard and Meghan July hosted the seven hour gathering with groups such as the Kansas Women’s March on Washington the ACLU Kansas and The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center providing information tables. Participants wore red and many speakers including Meghan Heriford of Ladybird Diner urged action toward a just society and continued solidarity in women’s rights efforts.
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Paulette Blanchard
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Ladybird
Ruthann Reigle
Larsen seeks second term on Lawrence City Commission
Commissioner Lisa Larsen, first appointed in 2015, filed to seek reelection. She cites the city’s strategic plan and eight short term priorities including East Ninth Street and high speed fiber. If elected she aims to advance financial priorities and ensure plans reach fruition, amid terms expiring for two others.
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Brinson Seeks Lawrence School Board Seat After City Run
Jesse Brinson, 35, Houston native and longtime Lawrence resident, is among 19 candidates appointed to fill the Lawrence school board seat vacated by Kristie Adair. A minister and father of seven, Brinson has urged equity, trauma support, and expanded technical education while stressing public service since KU graduation. He plans to emphasize access to services and positive change, with an appointment vote set for March 27 after candidate meetings.
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Retired educator seeks Lawrence school board seat
Jo Ann Trenary, 73, a retired teacher and administrator, is among 19 candidates for the Lawrence school board seat left by Kristie Adair. With decades in education and work as a principal and consultant, she cites equity and culturally relevant instruction as key issues and notes her granddaughter attends Cordley Elementary.
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Lawrence School
Kristie Adair
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Florida Atlantic University
Oklahoma City University
University of Montevallo
Oklahoma
Alabama
Lawrence
Cordley
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