Leaders to hear more budget scenarios for Fire Medical
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical will present new budget scenarios to county commissioners ahead of today’s meeting. The agency seeks to hit city targets with minimal impact on EMS while the county weighs whether to increase its support beyond current 36 percent funding as the city closes a large 2026 budget gap.
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Lone Star Lake resident rescues heron from fishing line
Jeff Lewis at Lone Star Lake spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line while working on his dock Sunday. Kim Callahan reports the incident highlighting a wildlife rescue by a local resident.
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NPR and stations sue Trump over funding cuts
Public Radio and three NPR stations sue President Trump alleging his executive order to halt funding to NPR and PBS violates free speech and exceeds his authority. The suit argues the move aims at retaliation against coverage critics say promotes liberal bias.
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Lawrence Kansas home prices ease in April amid inventory rise
Lawrence Board of Realtors reports April home sales totaling 97, unchanged from a year earlier, while the median price falls 6 percent year over year to reflect a cooling market. Year to date, prices rise 2.1 percent to 319,075, suggesting moderation after 2024 gains.
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