Actor presents national honor for department
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announced as a finalist for the National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award. Actor Jim O Heir presented the finalist plaque during a midday ceremony at South Park attended by about 100 staff. The department lost the award to St George Leisure Services in Utah last month.
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Efficiency firm eyes education budgets for savings in Kansas
Alvarez and Marsal, hired for nearly 2.6 million to audit state spending, signals a broad review may include universities and public school districts. John Rust said nothing is off the table as the firm meets cabinet agencies and K 12 and higher education officials. The aim is to identify savings and efficiency in state government.
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City OKs Eldridge Hotel expansion tax break
The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance finalizing a sales tax break for materials used on the Eldridge Hotel expansion. Commissioner Matthew Herbert cast the deciding vote, saying the move sends a message that future projects must honor prior promises. Expansion plans include adding about 54 guest rooms at 701 Massachusetts St.
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Kobach brings first election fraud cases under new law
Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s office files charges against three voters in two Kansas counties for casting ballots illegally while registered in another state. The cases mark the first use of a new state statute empowering Kobach to prosecute election fraud offenses.
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Massage Parlor Case Plea Deal Reached in Lawrence
One of two defendants in an alleged human trafficking scheme tied to a Lawrence massage parlor has accepted a plea deal. The case details and potential sentencing are set for further proceedings on page 3A.
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