Safe Routes for All town hall in Lawrence
The Lawrence Pedestrian Coalition and Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department host a Safe Routes for All town hall at Liberty Hall on 644 Massachusetts St from 7 to 9 p.m. National planner Mark Fenton will give the keynote as City Commission candidates present their visions for safer pedestrian and bicycle routes. The event is free and open to the public.
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Feedback Sought on Rental Regulations
The city invites public input on proposed rules for short term rentals such as Airbnb. Stakeholders and residents can attend a Sept 26 meeting at City Hall or complete a Lawrence Listens survey from Sept 26 to Oct 13. The draft ordinance may go to the City Commission on Nov 14.
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Lawrence Almanac Rain Gauge Error Note
The National Weather Service notes an inexact rainfall figure due to a rain gauge error. The collection date and precise measurement are affected, with officials cautioning readers to treat the value as approximate.
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National Weather Service
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Trump and Pierson discuss digital shift in 2016 campaign
In a Topeka event a former Trump aide explains moving half campaign funding to digital and half to TV as essential to reaching Middle America. Pierson, a Texas single mother, worked from a home studio set up for her during the race and credits perceived divine intervention. They later helped launch America First Policies while denouncing liberal media as CBS cameras filmed the session for 60 Minutes.
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DACA Students Face Tough Choices At KU And Washburn
KU Chancellor Doug Girod notes DACA students are few at the university due to high costs and lack of federal aid, a impact felt beyond students to families. Washburn University President Jerry Farley estimates up to 15 DACA students and says renewals loom as October approaches with guidance to remain in class if paperwork is in order.
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School board to open meet and greets with finalists
Members agreed to hold public meet and greets for finalists with candidate impression forms for input. Interviews will be on separate days with a deliberation day, aiming to name a new superintendent by February. Anna Stubblefield has served as interim superintendent since July 1 after Kyle Hayden moved to COO. Hayden had a brief tenure following a 2016 nationwide search to replace Rick Doll.
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District seeks to boost reporting of LGBTQ student bullying
Brungardt says anecdotes about alleged transphobic bullying at the school emerged recently and urges prompt reporting. District leaders highlight social workers and counselors, plus anonymous incident forms on school websites, to improve visibility and digital citizenship with parents.
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