LJWorld.com Headlines for August 23, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Family's new 'forever home' in Eudora is the first zero-net energy house from Lawrence Habitat for Humanity and Atmos Energy]( When Kathryn Gilmore received the news from Lawrence Habitat for Humanity that she would be getting a home, it was far from a blur. Amid tears of joy and sharing the news with friends and family, she felt, most of all, a tremendous weight lifted ... [Family's new 'forever home' in Eudora is the first zero-net energy house from Lawrence Habitat for Humanity and Atmos Energy]( By: Josie Heimsoth When Kathryn Gilmore received the news from Lawrence Habitat for Humanity that she would be getting a home, it was far from a blur. Amid tears of joy and sharing the news with friends and family, she felt, most of all, a tremendous weight lifted ... August 22, 2024 @ 9:49pm [Jury finds driver not guilty of road rage incidents in west Lawrence]( By: Kim Callahan Updated at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 A Douglas County jury on Thursday found a man not guilty of aggravated assault in connection with two alleged road rage incidents last year in Lawrence. Jeremy James Shacklett, 47, was charged with three ... August 22, 2024 @ 6:03pm [Memorial service honors 25-year-old technician who was electrocuted]( By: Staff Report A contractor who was electrocuted earlier this month while working near a power line was a 25-year-old Overbrook man, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday. Ian Matheau Trego died Aug. 14 at LMH Health after being electrocuted ... August 22, 2024 @ 4:11pm [Islamic Center at 19th and Naismith to increase visibility with new worship space; historic fraternity files expansion plans]( By: Chad Lawhorn On many a basketball game day in Lawrence, the building at the southwest corner of 19th Street and Naismith Drive has been recognized as a great parking spot for busy Allen Fieldhouse, just a couple of blocks away. But it is not always ... August 22, 2024 @ 3:32pm [Kansas' Laura Kelly among female governors showcased at DNC event with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus]( By: Ariana Figueroa CHICAGO — Actress and climate activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus asked eight Democratic women governors Wednesday if she would be ready for public office after playing a vice president and president on the hit cable TV show “Veep.” “You’re ... August 22, 2024 @ 10:54am 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