LJWorld.com Headlines for August 21, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [After dozens of public commenters speak out against budget plan, Lawrence city leaders show interest in a smaller tax rate hike]( After dozens of community members — some angry and emotional — spoke out about the increasing tax burdens they're feeling, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday signaled that they might be interested in a smaller tax rate hike than ... [After dozens of public commenters speak out against budget plan, Lawrence city leaders show interest in a smaller tax rate hike]( By: Bremen Keasey After dozens of community members — some angry and emotional — spoke out about the increasing tax burdens they're feeling, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday signaled that they might be interested in a smaller tax rate hike than ... August 20, 2024 @ 10:40pm [City commission approves November ballot question about raising special sales tax for affordable housing efforts]( By: Bremen Keasey The Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to put a question on the November ballot about raising the city’s sales tax to fund affordable housing efforts from 0.05% to 0.10%. The sales tax increase, which was proposed by City ... August 20, 2024 @ 10:33pm [Trial underway for man accused of threatening people with a realistic-looking paintball gun in road rage incidents]( By: Chris Conde A man accused of threatening multiple people with a realistic paintball gun after pursuing other drivers and cutting them off in traffic is standing trial this week in Douglas County District Court. Jeremy James Shacklett, 47, is charged with ... August 20, 2024 @ 6:59pm [New micro-grocery store in downtown Lawrence overcoming the challenges, enjoying the benefits of being small]( By: Chad Lawhorn A bit has changed in the world of corner grocery stores. Finding one, of course, is the biggest change. A popular pastime for certain retiree groups is to try to recite all the locations that used to be a grocery store in Lawrence. Based on ... August 20, 2024 @ 5:57pm [Lawrence police blotter for Aug. 20, 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 20, 2024 @ 5:08pm [Commissioners to hear more about K-State Research and Extension's services, funding, relationship with Douglas County]( By: Josie Heimsoth After raising some questions about K-State Research and Extension's relationship with Douglas County in their 2025 budget deliberations, county commissioners could get some answers at a work session on Wednesday. The county will hear a ... August 20, 2024 @ 4:18pm [Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center searching for new executive director after former Lawrence mayor takes new job]( By: Staff report Former Lawrence Mayor Jennifer Ananda has left her position as the executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center, which serves Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties. The center announced Ananda's departure this week on its ... August 20, 2024 @ 12:11pm [Attorney Tonda Hill, who challenged DA Valdez in Democratic primary, appointed by Supreme Court to the  state's Commission on Judicial Conduct ]( By: Staff Report A Lawrence attorney who challenged Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez in the recent Democratic Primary Election has been appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court to the  state's Commission on Judicial Conduct.  Tonda Hill, who ... August 20, 2024 @ 11:46am [Trailer detaches from vehicle and rides up wall of river bridge, affecting morning commute]( By: Staff report Motorists on their way to downtown Lawrence Tuesday morning may have experienced some delay crossing the Kansas River Bridge. A vehicle pulling a dual-axle trailer detached from the trailer, and the trailer rode up the east wall of the ... August 20, 2024 @ 11:03am 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