LJWorld.com Headlines for August 2, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [After several years, the Douglas County Fair's antique tractor pull returns]( With COVID-19 and weather cancellations, it had been a few years since the Douglas County Fair held its last antique tractor pull. But if you think that's a while to wait, try spending 25 years in a shed. That's what happened to one of the ... [After several years, the Douglas County Fair's antique tractor pull returns]( By: Josie Heimsoth With COVID-19 and weather cancellations, it had been a few years since the Douglas County Fair held its last antique tractor pull. But if you think that's a while to wait, try spending 25 years in a shed. That's what happened to one of the ... August 1, 2024 @ 9:57pm [Lawrence school board approves an increase to the administrative salary pool, interviews last interim superintendent candidate]( By: Josie Heimsoth At a special meeting on Thursday, the Lawrence school board approved an increase to the administrative salary pool and interviewed the final candidate for the interim superintendent position. The school board approved the superintendent’s ... August 1, 2024 @ 9:56pm [Man gets multiple life sentences for raping a child, other child sex crimes in Douglas County]( By: Chris Conde A man received multiple life sentences on Thursday for the rape of a child and other child sex crimes in Douglas County. The man, George Joseph Burgess Jr., 45, was found guilty by a Douglas County jury in June on two counts of rape and six ... August 1, 2024 @ 6:08pm [Lawrence police blotter for Aug. 1, 2024]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... August 1, 2024 @ 8:23pm [A look at the crowded race for Kansas’ 2nd District in Congress]( By: Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service When Republican U.S Rep. Jake LaTurner decided to spend more time with family instead of running for reelection to Kansas' 2nd District in Congress, a flock of candidates leapt at the chance to replace him. The race quickly became the state’s ... August 1, 2024 @ 5:37pm [Wichita State study predicts Lawrence will be the fastest growing city in Kansas over next 50 years]( By: Chad Lawhorn Lawrence is poised to grow over the next 50 years. In fact, a new report from Wichita State University says Lawrence has the ingredients to be the fastest growing community in the state between now and 2072. Whether it will have the housing is ... August 1, 2024 @ 4:51pm [As students move into campus-area apartments, city's solid waste division deals with busiest time of year]( By: Bremen Keasey U-Hauls lining the streets. People lugging couches and lamps. Old furniture items lying in alleys or dumpsters right by the sidewalks. Move-in dates for housing around campus are not just stressful on parents and students preparing the new digs ... August 1, 2024 @ 4:20pm [Strong overnight winds knock power out for more than 100K customers in area]( By: Staff reports Story updated at 5:19 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1: A few thousand Lawrence residents on Thursday awoke — perhaps not on time — to homes without power. Lawrence was hit Wednesday night by a storm system that produced 80 mph winds and left more ... August 1, 2024 @ 9:21am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044