Fire Crew Extinguish Park Shelter Blaze in Douglas County
Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical crews battled an early Thursday morning fire at Chief Jim Mc Swain Park shelter near East 19th Street and Haskell Avenue. The blaze, under control by 6 01 a.m., caused about 40000 in city property damage with no injuries. The metal roof peeled back as tables burned and the state fire marshal investigates the cause.
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Haskell Avenue
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Haskell students advise Lawrence bakery on branding and growth
About a dozen Haskell Indian Nations University students visited Angeles Panaderia in eastern Lawrence to share business ideas. The American Indigenous Business Leaders chapter proposed a stylized menu board, storefront signage, laminated takeout menus, enhanced online presence, and targeted marketing to boost foot traffic and customer engagement.
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Angeles Panadecia
Lawrence
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Angeles Panaderia
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World
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AIBS
Javier Angeles
Angeles Panadenia
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Man pleads to lesser crimes in drive by shooting case
Jeffrey Anthony Johnsson, 25, originally charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder for a revenge fueled drive by shooting on August 1, 2021 at Allstars Gentleman's Club, pleaded no contest to lesser crimes in Douglas County District Court. The incident involved firing multiple rounds at a person.
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Uctor
Douglas County
Jeffrey Anthony Johnsson
KU Engineers Help Extend Lifespan of Dams Project
University of Kansas engineers join a $77 million five year effort with the Department of Homeland Security the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies. The team will apply artificial intelligence computer vision and sensors to identify defects in aging dams while another group tests fiber reinforced polymer materials to reinforce weak spots.
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U.S
Department of Homeland Security
Army Corps of Engineers
EU School of Engineering
Lawrence events highlight Final Friday art walk and piano sale
Volunteers from Hawks for Health help with food and rental aid forms at the Lawrence Public Library. The Arts Center hosts a Kawai piano sale from 4:30 to 9 p.m. in the main lobby with various pianos and a portion of profits to charity. Final Friday events span downtown and the Warehouse Arts District with exhibits. Mary Baker & Friends present a cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. A community orchard planting 22 trees runs 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little Prairie Donation Garden. A fall early childhood family resource event is 10 a.m. to noon at Kennedy Elementary.
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Giving Grove
Community Children's Center
Kennedy Elementary
Davis Road
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