LJWorld.com Headlines for August 14, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [City Commission chooses not to appoint ex-deputy DA to police review board; Commissioner Sellers confirms she nominated him]( City leaders have chosen not to appoint a former deputy district attorney who is facing a state ethics complaint to a board that reviews allegations of police misconduct, and one city commissioner confirmed that it was her decision to nominate ... [City Commission chooses not to appoint ex-deputy DA to police review board; Commissioner Sellers confirms she nominated him]( By: Bremen Keasey City leaders have chosen not to appoint a former deputy district attorney who is facing a state ethics complaint to a board that reviews allegations of police misconduct, and one city commissioner confirmed that it was her decision to nominate ... August 13, 2024 @ 9:10pm [City Commission votes to approve $6.1 million 'preferred concept' for major renovation of Outdoor Aquatic Center]( By: Bremen Keasey The Lawrence City Commission voted to approve the “preferred concept” design for a major renovation of the Outdoor Aquatic Center that falls in line with the $6.1 million budget but decreases the current recreation area. The commission ... August 13, 2024 @ 8:23pm [Douglas County leaders to consider agreement on how much 600-acre solar project would pay for local government services]( By: Chad Lawhorn and Josie Heimsoth It has long been known the proposed 600-acre, $234 million Kansas Sky Energy Center solar farm won’t pay much in property taxes, thanks to a state law meant to incentivize renewable energy projects. But what hasn’t been known is how much ... August 13, 2024 @ 5:31pm [Attorney withdraws in case of man facing numerous charges of violent crimes, including rape and cruelty to animals]( By: Chris Conde A man accused of numerous violent felonies has been paying for GPS monitoring to stay out of jail but not paying his attorney, which led on Tuesday to his attorney withdrawing and the creation of further delay in the case. "Not the smartest ... August 13, 2024 @ 4:13pm [School district exploring financial options to keep summer learning programs available for students to prevent seasonal 'slide']( By: Staff Report Given the enthusiastic feedback from principals and teachers about this year’s summer learning program, the Lawrence school board says it's committed to maintaining the program and wants the district to find the financial means to make that ... August 13, 2024 @ 11:35am 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