Protests at KU Fraternity Over Alleged Sexual Assault
Hundreds gathered outside Phi Kappa Psi on West 15th Street in Lawrence for two nights of protest over an alleged sexual assault. Police and KU officials said traffic was blocked Monday but open Tuesday while protesters demanded the member be removed and campus safety improved.
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Lawrence Teachers Win Horizon Awards for Second-Year Excellence
Two Lawrence educators in their second year received the district 2021 Horizon Awards. Sarah Edmonds a New York Elementary School fourth grade teacher and Mary Krieger a West Middle School science teacher were surprised at their schools and honored at the school board meeting. Edmonds is praised for student family and colleague relationships while Krieger is noted as an excellent communicator with strong student bonds and unique classroom pets and social media engagement.
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Douglas County to vote on tighter fireworks rules at parks
Douglas County Commissioners will consider adopting a new home rule resolution to tighten fireworks regulations. The plan would ban shooting fireworks on county property except at Lone Star Lake and Wells Overlook Park with limited use, raise permit fees for stands, and address trash noise and contamination concerns raised after Fourth of July weekend. Local residents cited late night fireworks and safety worries near Lone Star Lake and Wells Overlook Park.
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