Commissioner Gaughan to retire from Douglas County Board
Douglas County Commissioner Mike Gaughan announced he will not seek re election to the 1st District seat after serving since 2009. He cited long tenure and changing family commitments while noting he plans to finish this year. Filing for the seat closes at noon June 1 with potential candidates already showing interest.
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Mural honors Brown v. Board unveiled at Statehouse
A new mural commemorating Brown v. Board of Education will be unveiled at the Statehouse. Kansas City artist Michael Young created the piece after nearly a decade of work by Kansas lawmakers and the Capitol Preservation Committee, noted as the first new permanent art installation there in over 30 years.
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Police adopt Narcan carrying for overdose response
Lawrence police officers now carry nasal Narcan and use it in overdose calls. In a recent incident a 48 year old man who was unresponsive recovered after the Narcan dose and arrival of paramedics. The department notes opioid related deaths are rising nationally and Narcan is a lifesaving tool when given promptly.
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League of Women Voters Hosts Affordable Housing Talk
Datebook notes a 7 p.m. forum at Central United Methodist Church 1501 Massachusetts St. featuring the League of Women Voters on affordable housing with participation encouraged.
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Community events lineup in Lawrence area
A schedule of local activities includes Red Dog Workout at 6 am on 115 W 11th Street Willow Drop-in 9 am to noon at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont, Kiwanis lunch 11 45 am at Maceli s 1031 New Hampshire, Toastmasters 12 05 pm Capital City Bank 740 New Hampshire, Behind the Bricks Watkins Tour 2 pm at Watkins Museum 1047 New Hampshire Genealogy drop-in 4 5 pm Osma Local History, Teen Zone Cafe 4 5 30 pm at 707 Vermont, and Cottin s Outdoor Farmers Market 4 6 pm 1832 Massachusetts.
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