Perry Lecompton to start new gym fields and day care upgrades
Perry Lecompton School District begins Phase One of a $178 million bond funded program adding an auxiliary gym at Perry Lecompton High School, updated restrooms, turf baseball and softball diamonds, seven classrooms at Lecompton Elementary, and expanded day care options. Superintendent Josh Woodward notes reduced travel for students and better facilities compared with peers in nearby districts.
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Hopefuls tout experience in Douglas County DA race forum
At a Lawrence library forum hosted by Women for Kansas, Republican Mike Warner touted about 30 years as a prosecutor while Democrat Dakota Loomis framed his long local ties and varied legal work as strong qualifications. Both vowed apolitically to “rebuild” the DA’s office and cited Valdez's misconduct case and police relations as context for their run.
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Lawrence sales tax collections show growth as fourth quarter begins
Lawrence faces end of year budget pressure as sales tax gains continue. September figures show a 9.4 percent year over year rise, boosting expectations to meet annual targets and kick off 2025 on solid footing for the city’s budget plans.
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