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‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Many questions have surfaced in the days since the city announced a new policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here?. The City of Lawrence this week shared details of a policy that’s actually been...
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
Kan. pilot avoids injury after mechanical failure during takeoff
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas man avoided injury after a small plane mishap just before 11:30a.m. Saturday in Douglas County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Cessna 177 piloted by Kenneth V. Rieck, 75, Lawrence, was traveling down runway #15 at Lawrence Regional Airport, 1930 Airport Road. The airplane had a...
Douglasville GA Increases Property Taxes by 17% as Douglas County KS Adjusts Mill Levy Amid Rising Property Values
Residents in Douglasville, GA, and Douglas County, KS, are facing changes in property taxes—one seeing an increase, the other a reduction offset by rising property values. In Douglasville, the city council passed a property tax increase of almost 17 percent during Thursday night's meeting, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Homeowners with properties assessed at $350,000 will bear an additional $175 annually, roughly translating to an approximate $15 monthly increase. This decision, attributed to the increased costs of Douglas County's fire service, will have a direct financial impact on residents.
🏐Olathe West wins Maroon & Gold; TMP 3rd, Hays 4th
Olathe West held off late charges from Beloit in the both the championship sets to win the Maroon and Gold Championship on Saturday. The Owls won both sets 25-23 to improve to 5-0 on the young season. The Trojans fell to 3-2 with both losses coming to West. Hays and...
No. 22 Kansas rolls over Lindenwood in season opener
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) – No. 22 Kansas football began its 2024 season with a victory on Thursday night in Kansas City. KU beat Lindenwood 48-3 in its first game at Children’s Mercy Park, where the Jayhawks will play two non-conference games while its future home in Lawrence remains under construction. The Jayhawks wasted no time […]
Police ask for help to ID suspect Kan. card skimming cases
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are asking the public for information on a suspect involved in recent card skimming incidents over the last two weeks at an ATM at Walgreens near Quivira Road and West 75th Street in the city of Shawnee, Kansas, according to a social media report from police.
Jayhawks Dominate Season Opener: Men’s and Women’s Teams Secure Team Titles
In their season opener, the Kansas men's cross country team reclaimed the 6K team title for a second-consecutive year, led by standout performances from juniors Tanner Talley and Quenton Walion, who both secured top-three finishes. Talley set a personal best with a time of 18:33.52, shaving nearly 8 seconds off...
Kansas Hosts Gonzaga at Rock Chalk Park Sunday
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will play their second consecutive match at Rock Chalk Park on Sunday, squaring off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase tickets for the match by clicking here.
Governor Kelly, KDOT Celebrate $62.6 Million Federal Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement in Kansas City
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed welcomed Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt to Kansas City, Kansas, on August 29, to highlight the 18th Street Bridge Project. In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded KDOT a $62.6 million grant for the 18th Street Bridge...
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