Housing Authority closes waiting lists in Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority halted new applications for public housing and Section 8 programs after waiting lists reached about two years. Executive director Barbara Huppee cited economic strain as driving roughly 100 families onto the list and said lists may reopen only if turnover shortens the backlog. The closures affect 224 public housing units including Edgewood Homes and private landlord subsidies.
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Lawrence business legends inducted to inaugural Hall of Fame
Marilyn Dobski Joe Flannery Val Stella and the late Dolph C Simons Sr form the first Lawrence Business Hall of Fame class honored at a Kansas Union ceremony hosted by Lawrence Junior Achievement. Dobski calls the honor humbling and akin to a family milestone.
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Kansans would face repeal battle over Obama health law
Republican candidates for governor and attorney general vow to repeal and replace Obamacare. Sam Brownback labels the reform an abomination while Jeff Colyer warns of harm to Kansans. Derek Schmidt pledges court action or alternative legal theories to challenge the law as Tom Holland and Kelly Kultala seek the Democratic ticket. Six notes uncertain chances in a ruling amid Medicaid fraud success and partisan bets on defunding regulations.
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Ex-Chrysler CEO Bob Eaton to be KU homecoming grand marshal
Former GM Chrysler chief Bob Eaton returns to his KU alma mater as homecoming grand marshal for the Oct. 23 Texas A&M game. He will be honored at halftime and speak to engineering students on Oct. 21. Eaton earned a 1963 mechanical degree and helped fund the engineering building bearing his name.
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Douglas County seeks candidates for judge vacancy
Douglas County's seven member judicial nominating commission seeks applicants to fill the vacancy created by retiring District Judge Jean Shepherd. Applications due by noon Oct 22 with interviews set for Nov 8-9 at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. Participants include Justice Eric S. Rosen and local members from Baldwin City and Lawrence.
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Gas prices dip to 2.51 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.51 at multiple stations and invites readers to call 832 7154 if a lower price is found.
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