Retailers gearing up for holiday rush
Local retailers brace for the holiday shopping surge with downtown Lawrence hosting promotions through December. National chains push pre Black Friday sales while smaller shops start music and festive displays. Storeowners like Carolyn Richmond of Fortuity mark the season early with Christmas tunes and eager shoppers. Downtown Lawrence Inc. notes many good deals downtown, prompting broader awareness.
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Lawrence ranked second for finding great local gifts
Yelp researchers analyzed millions of reviews to identify U S cities with the highest concentration of highly rated local businesses for holiday shopping. Lawrence was the lone Kansas or Plains region entry, ranking second nationally behind Portland Maine and ahead of St. Petersburg Asheville Santa Cruz Detroit and other cities.
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Free State Festival eyes national spotlight with $200K NEA grant
Lawrence city commissioners began the NEA grant process to fund growing the Free State Festival from a regional event to a national showcase in 2016. Arts Center director Susan Tate backs the plan, while some East Lawrence residents worry leaders have not fully listened to their concerns.
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State postpones bonds for NBAF lab on KSU campus
Kansas leaders postponed issuing 231 million dollars in bonds for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility on the Kansas State University campus until the state’s investment is legally capped at 307 million. Senate President Susan Wagle said action could occur in December if cap documents are received.
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KU Community Reacts to Grand Jury Decision
More than 80 students, KU faculty, and community members gathered to share reactions to Monday's grand jury decision not to indict. The event reflected ongoing concern and dialogue following the ruling.
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