City approves most of Rock Chalk Park payment
Lawrence city commissioners vote 3-1 to cover the bulk of the 10.45 million owed for Rock Chalk Park infrastructure. They will withhold about 13 million in professional fees and costs from the private partner until further review. The private firm led by Thomas Fritzel built the infrastructure under a public private partnership amid questions over submitted reimbursements.
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Lion City
Thomas Fritzel
Fritzel
Remembering Christmas Hardship Shapes Food Pantry Drive
Elizabeth O'Brien recalls a Christmas spent homeless with five children and no feast as volunteers at Just Food prepare Thanksgiving meals. The 69 year old now works at Just Food on East Street and helps coordinate efforts to ease holiday hunger for those in need, aiming for a warmer, fuller season than her family had.
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O’brien
Just Food
Lth
Richard Gwin
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Lucille Eggenberger
Lawrence
Donations for holiday dinners accepted at Hy-Vee and online
People can donate for holiday dinners in person at Hy-Vee 3504 Clinton Parkway Lawrence Kansas, online at Just Food Fund dot org, or by check to Just Food at 1000 East Ith St Lawrence KS 66046.
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Just Food
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Lawrence
Kansas Supreme Court lifts ban on Johnson County gay marriages
The Kansas Supreme Court clears the way for more gay marriages by lifting its hold on marriage licenses in Johnson County. Page 3A.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Johnson County
KU Frat Faces Assault Probe After Homecoming Weekend
KU officials underscore serious allegations at Kappa Sigma with ongoing investigation and withheld details from fraternity leaders. The chapter remains on interim suspension since Sept 30, while members still reside at the house but perform no fraternity activities.
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Kappa Sigma House
Tim Cabonn
Kappa Sigma
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