Haskell students allege long BIE probe on campus
In a January letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Haskell Indian Nations University students claim a Bureau of Indian Education investigation into campus misconduct lasted over six months in 2022 and unearthed extensive evidence of crimes by about 10 staff employees. The alleged offenses include fraudulent terminations, multiple assaults, sexual abuse, and embezzlement of federal property.
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City to fund more staff as shelter capacity rises to 125
Lawrence plans to use pandemic relief to cover extra staffing at the Lawrence Community Shelter to expand capacity from 98 to 125. Beginning March 13, the day after the winter emergency shelter closes at the Community Building, city staff will support the increased capacity and funding for additional staffing.
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Eight Building Apartment Complex Planned at 23rd Street Intersection
Plans filed at City Hall reveal an eight building complex on 8.5 acres at the southwest corner of 23rd Street and O’Connell Road. The 128-unit project splits evenly between one and two-bedroom units and includes a 2,500 square foot clubhouse. Led by Roger Johnson of Lawrence developer, the workforce housing proposal targets workers from nearby Lawrence Venture Park across the street.
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Toland warns of megaproject growing pains for Panasonic plant
Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Toland cited the Tesla Gigafactory in Reno as a cautionary example of strain on highways and schools amid large growth. He urged planning as Panasonic’s planned 4 billion plant in De Soto could bring about 4,000 jobs and rapid population increases. Toland visited Douglas County manufacturers in Lawrence to discuss preparing for the 2025 battery production start.
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