City Mulls 10 Year Tax Break for Vermont Project
The city considers a Neighborhood Revitalization Act rebate and an Industrial Revenue Bond sales tax exemption for a mixed use project in the 800 block of Vermont. A 1.36 city cost benefit ratio supports incentives while two affordable one bedroom units are planned. The Public Incentive Review Committee meets today and county and school district reviews follow in November.
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826 Pennsylvania St project moves forward with incentives
The 826 Pennsylvania St project will add over 28 000 square feet of mixed use space across three floors and a basement, plus 14 residential units with two set aside for affordable housing. It includes 33 new on street angled parking spaces and 11 full time positions with an average salary around 32 500. Incentives total 651 854 across city county state school district.
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City Hall meet to vote on postponing public hearing
City commissioners will gather at City Hall 6 E. Sixth St today at 5 45 p m to vote on postponing the public hearing until Dec 6. Reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832 6314 for details. Follow RochelleVerde on Twitter.
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Pavilion hosts large youth basketball tourney with 300 teams
The pavilion hosted about 300 youth basketball teams with a $25 million direct business impact and $200000 in local taxes. Since opening in 2014 it has hosted over 60 events generating $9.75 million in city economic impact. The city spent $22.5 million on the project amid bidding controversy. Commissioners will review a two year concession contract with Sandbar Subs and hold a 5:45 pm meeting at City Hall today.
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Bookstore site eyed for mixed use with long term plans
Axiom markets a near half acre bookstore property with about 10 000 square feet of commercial space and 2 300 square feet of upper floor apartments. The property has mixed use zoning enabling residential commercial and office development with redevelopment possible. Community input from West Hills neighbors will shape any path forward as potential tenants are sought.
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Judge rules Long to stand trial as adult in homicide case
In a September hearing Judge Huff granted the prosecution's motion to charge Long as an adult, citing the severity of the murder and Long's record. Long appeared in court in shackles, spoke nothing, and faces a life sentence if convicted as an adult. Three additional felony battery charges loom as the case proceeds.
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Lawrence Journal-World delivery and publication notice
Public contact details for subscription delivery issues. Weekday and weekend phone hours listed along with addresses for change of address and postmaster, plus publication notice for Lawrence Journal World owned by Ogden Newspapers of Kansas LLC. Includes mailing address and AP and Alliance for Audited Media memberships.
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Saturday's Super Kansas Cash and Pick 3 Details
Saturday's Super Kansas Cash draws show numbers 115 20 30 25 with 30 and 25 recorded in parentheses. Monday's Kansas 2by2 results list Red 15 16 White 21 24. Also Monday's Kansas Pick 3 midday draws present 219.
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Births in Atchison and Lawrence add two new babies
Benjamin and Amanda Woolston of Atchison welcomed a girl on Monday. Ashley Hendricks and Darrin Vancamp of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Monday.
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Journal-World aims to correct significant errors
The Journal-World states a policy to correct all significant errors brought to editors. Readers are asked to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error occurred.
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