Markus budget hikes taxes and cuts city staff
City Manager Tom Markus proposes a 1.52 mill levy increase and elimination of 11 positions to fund a first phase police facility and library needs, plus a 0.56 percent spending rise in the general fund. The plan includes salary raises, body camera admin support, and court security, with a $35 yearly increase on a $200,000 home.
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Lawrence Public Library Board
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Lawrence
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City Commission
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KU to take over Topeka hospital with Ardent partner
The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health Services announced an agreement to partner on the takeover of St. Francis hospital in Topeka. Details remain to be worked out, including clinic affiliations and insurer relationships, with completion expected in about 60 days.
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Lawrence Ends Era as Oldest Liquor Store Closes
The city’s oldest liquor shop, Mom & Pop’s Liquor, located at 1906 Massachusetts Street, will close its doors after today’s business ends. The longtime family-run store has operated for decades in Lawrence, marking the end of an era for local customers and a shift in the city’s retail landscape.
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Town Talk Liquor's Claim as Lawrence's Oldest Store
Mike Myers, current owner since 1948, believes Town Talk may be Lawrence's oldest liquor store though verification remains challenging. The claim centers on longevity, with a focus on historical standing in the local market.
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Lawrence
Gray-Little Celebration At KU Highlights Barbecue And Concert
Richard DeGeorge greets Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little at a KU Lied Center event for students faculty and staff. The celebration featured a barbecue in the Lied Center Pavilion and a concert by Booker T. Jones. Gray-Little had announced in September 2016 she would step down that summer.
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University of Kansas
Bernadette Gray-Little
Lied Center
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