Lawrence Journal-World

The Lawrence Journal-World provides local news, sports and other info interesting to Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas.

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Mom’s video captures senior’s joy at being named king of Winter Court after earlier struggles, bullying @ljworld https://t.co/zTG0QZrert

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Nonprofit receives $220,000 in city funds, adds more peer mentors to better connect unhoused people to substance use treatment @ljworld https://t.co/YjQA9oEMbQ

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Douglas County commissioners approve stormwater and agrivoltaics plans for controversial solar project @ljworld https://t.co/M77kN0YUZT

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Lawrence restaurant defends employee after video surfaces of him smashing meat on the ground with a hammer @ljworld https://t.co/BlwXySrw7o

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Man accused of shooting 18-year-old to death avoids trial at last minute by opting for plea deal @ljworld https://t.co/BPCoII63b3

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Texas man accused of raping, torturing women and strangling a cat; his case is delayed again after he can’t pay attorney @ljworld https://t.co/hKmKCb0sOW

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KU needs another $300 million worth of development around its football stadium to create a true “gateway” to wow potential students and attract new dollars critical for the next generation, university leaders told the Journal-World. https://t.co/QOI4GxbpOC

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Lawrence police introduce new therapy dog: Rosie the mini-goldendoodle @ljworld https://t.co/me79meax0Z

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City announces members of 7-person Community Budget Committee whose meetings will not be open to the public @ljworld https://t.co/sMMItAZgN8

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Commission to consider granting additional $756,550 to Lawrence Community Shelter for key projects @ljworld https://t.co/5xxYM3MG7G

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Lawrence needs new housing, and code changes and accessory dwellings could help fill the gaps @ljworld https://t.co/1geCZ22Sx9

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Douglas County commissioners voice support for making Senior Resource Center a county department @ljworld https://t.co/aeOX9yylm0

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Solar panels, additional parking and more: County leaders to consider extra features for Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and Public Safety Building @ljworld https://t.co/UVwVzsPq9K

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Lawrence City Commission approves rate increases for stormwater, solid waste utility rates for 2025 @ljworld https://t.co/HbqeFSS1Kv

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KU wins key approval for $60M architecture school building that will create a new ‘iconic’ 6-story cube on campus @ljworld https://t.co/eARn2tyJvP

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Organizer for group wanting to preserve pool as is asks for citizen oversight committee @ljworld https://t.co/zV8pPF0W6w

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With 10-year tax abatement now expired, KU looking for new deal to make Rock Chalk Park tax exempt @ljworld https://t.co/Iz3Mueaq4D

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Douglas County Election Office unable to count 300 ballots from voters registered in other counties in general election @ljworld https://t.co/MOSiWwUNFh

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Final scheduled community gathering for Lawrence school district feedback set for next week @ljworld https://t.co/oNROIcHEcz

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City commissioners to provide feedback on final site options for a downtown Lawrence transit hub @ljworld https://t.co/yBNMTF6QRW