Housing discrimination suit over dog at Ashbury Townhomes
A Lawrence city lawsuit accuses landlords Lyndon and Kathi Mullis of Baldwin City of discriminating against Christopher Evans a military veteran with an emotional support dog at Ashbury Townhomes 925 E 14th St The city argues the action violated local ordinances and federal fair housing laws while the landlords deny wrongdoing citing lack of documents and questioning Evans disability status
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Four arrested over anti Trump graffiti spree in downtown Lawrence
Four men identified as Connor Clouse Aaron Bungar Joshua Boston and Luke Larson were arrested in the 900 block of Massachusetts Street on suspicion of two counts of criminal trespass and four counts of criminal damage to property. Larson also faced a charge of interference. They were booked into Douglas County Jail and released on recognizance. Police reported the incident as possible criminal damage in process. The vandalism surfaced around 1 34 a m near the U S Army Recruiting Station and Pita Pit with stencils of Trump head and the phrases Fight Back and I love you. This excerpt is from Lights and Sirens by Conrad Swanson.
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Preservation Awards Honor Local Preservation Efforts
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance hosts its biannual Preservation Achievement Awards to honor work on historic preservation laws stone fences and a train station. LPA Chair Dennis Brown notes many projects go unrecognized as volunteers receive recognition this year for two individuals and a group effort.
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City sinks lifeguard shortage with strong summer hiring
Lawrence aquatics staff report an upswing in lifeguard applications after a shortage earlier this month. About 100 lifeguards staff the summer season, with 40 open positions now filled plus five to ten extra hires. Training classes are underway and opening weekend is expected fully staffed. Passes available through Friday at the indoor center. Outdoor center opens Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Library to welcome songwriter Webb in July
The Lawrence Public Library announced in a news release that award winning singer songwriter Jimmy Webb will headline the 780s Series music storyteller program on July 19 at Liberty Hall. Webb known for MacArthur Park and Wichita Lineman has written hundreds of songs and earned Grammys for music lyrics and composition. The 7 p.m. event at 644 Massachusetts St is free with doors at 6 p.m.
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