LJWorld.com Headlines for July 3, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Town Talk | A look at why some Lawrence convenience stores are running out of gas more often; Lawrence fuel prices among lowest in state]( The “low fuel” light on the F150 was on, and my mind already had jumped to the logical solution for my predicament: I guess I’m driving the lawn mower to work. You see, the gas station I was at for my morning fill-up was completely out of ... [A look at why some Lawrence convenience stores are running out of gas more often; Lawrence fuel prices among lowest in state]( By: The “low fuel” light on the F150 was on, and my mind already had jumped to the logical solution for my predicament: I guess I’m driving the lawn mower to work. You see, the gas station I was at for my morning fill-up was completely out of ... July 2, 2021 @ 6:15pm [Douglas County District Court allows jury trials to return to normal courtrooms]( By: Dylan Lysen The Douglas County District Court is allowing jury trials to return to normal courtrooms. The court's chief judge, James McCabria, told the Journal-World Friday afternoon that he filed an order allowing local judges to conduct proceedings ... July 2, 2021 @ 5:14pm [City to consider project to partially rebuild Wakarusa Drive in west Lawrence]( By: Chad Lawhorn The Lawrence City Commission is scheduled to get the ball rolling on a project that will rebuild a portion of Wakarusa Drive in west Lawrence. Commissioners at their Tuesday evening meeting are being asked to approve a nearly $400,000 contract ... July 2, 2021 @ 4:51pm [Kansas collected 9.3% surplus in taxes in 2021 budget year]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — Kansas reported Friday that tax collections for its just-concluded 2021 budget year were 9.3% more than anticipated, giving the state its healthiest cash reserves in more than 40 years as the U.S. economy recovers from COVID-19. The ... July 2, 2021 @ 1:22pm [Lawrence police blotter for July 2, 2021]( By: Staff report 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 ... July 2, 2021 @ 1:12pm [{NAME} City to celebrate July 4th a day early with country music, food and fireworks]( By: Elvyn Jones {NAME} City will celebrate Independence Day and the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic with a slate of activities Saturday at the Municipal Golf Course, 1500 South St., before a concluding fireworks show. The celebration will be the first large ... July 2, 2021 @ 10:58am [Justices turn away florist who refused same-sex wedding job]( By: Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday declined to take up the case of a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding, leaving in place a decision that she broke state anti-discrimination laws. Justices Clarence Thomas, ... July 2, 2021 @ 9:54am [Though they're fun to watch, fireworks cause severe anxiety in many Lawrence pets and humans]( By: Chansi Long The sights and sounds of fireworks might evoke pleasure in most Americans, but for many people and pets it triggers fear and dread. For Lawrence resident Laurie White, 40, the past 23 Independence Day celebrations have been less about ... July 2, 2021 @ 9:28am 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