Lawrence school board calls 530 meeting on employee grievance
The Lawrence school board plans a special meeting at 5 30 pm at district offices to discuss an employee grievance and potential action after an executive session. The grievance concerns provisions of the master agreement with the Lawrence Education Association, with possible discussion of selecting a new interim superintendent.
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City Band Kicks Off Summer Concerts at South Park
The Lawrence City Band opens its season with an 8 p.m. concert at the South Park gazebo. The free summer series runs Wednesdays through July 19, with attendees invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
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Douglas County to seek grant for Long Star Lake fishing dock
Douglas County Commission will discuss a request by Public Works director Keith Browning to apply for a Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism competitive grant. If funded, up to 40000 of the 100000 needed would reconstruct the fishing platform on the north side of the Lone Star Lake community building. The meeting is at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Courthouse.
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Kansas Senate Plan Raises Per-Pupil Funds Amid Debate
Lawmakers clash over base per pupil aid and additional meal program funds with Senate proposing 4080 in year two and 3.1 to 3.4 million in state aid for Lawrence, plus local option budget access. Democrats say funding is insufficient, while Sen Denning defends the plan as reasonably calculated and adequate for constitutional compliance.
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Ty Masterson
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Randover
Susan Wagle
Tax bill on House floor amid late-night debate
The tax bill faced swift House action after midnight with a split vote. The Senate had earlier passed it 26-14 but short of the two-thirds needed to avert a veto. House members then defeated the measure 37-85 after brief debate, with Democrats seeking delay and Republicans pressing ahead.
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KU names Zenger extended contract with 13 percent raise
Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger will receive a new deal increasing his base pay to 700 000 a year a 13 percent raise. The contract ties up to 50 000 in annual bonuses for team success including football a winning record women s basketball Elite Eight and specifies a one to two year fired for cause payout. The move comes as chancellor Gray-Little steps down with Douglas Girod named successor and questions loom on funding sources.
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Journal-World report credits Sara Shepherd and Matt Tait
KU and higher education coverage notes reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at 832-7187 and follows on Twitter as saramarieshep. The Journal-World credits Matt Tait for contributing to the story.
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Lottery draw summary card for weekend and midweek games
Lottery numbers listed show Powerball with 5 10 28 55 67 and Powerball 9. Mega Millions results include 5 20 32 37 67 with Mega Ball 5. Kansas Pick 3 Evening draws display 029 as the consecutive play.
Kansas City couple welcomes two boys and two girls
Une Rachel and John Price of Kansas City Kansas welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Diana Salazar of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Jeremy Graber of Lawrence and Malinda Graber of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Justin Lee of Osage City and Allison Lee of Osage City welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Amber Merrill of Lawrence and Dimitri Merrill of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday.
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Osage City
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Journal-World invites readers to report errors
The Journal-World states its policy is to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com if they believe a correction is needed.
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