Ex-Westboro member Libby Phelps Alvarez reflects on leaving church
Libby Phelps Alvarez, ex member of the Westboro Baptist Church, details her childhood, leaving at 25, and starting a life in Lawrence. She describes mixed experiences of love and hate, explaining how the church preached love through hatred and shares hope for her estranged family.
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City drafts rules as Lawrence short-term rentals rise
Lawrence city staff begin drafting regulations for short term rentals as the number of Airbnb homes climbs past 100. Planning director Scott McCullough notes data shows growth and says the city may consider permits and safety rules, with broader limits possible but not yet decided.
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Kansas football fans see new security protocol rollout
With the season kickoff, the University of Kansas implements 70 portable metal detectors and updated security measures for large events. KU officials, including Mac Moore, report smooth operation of the new protocols as fans arrive for the opener.
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Memorial Stadium security adds seven new entry points
KU officials report seven new entry points for home games at Memorial Stadium went smoothly with Jim Marchiony noting the new security measures worked well and that many people did not miss the kickoff. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo.
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