LJWorld.com Headlines for December 11, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Expansion of Centennial Skate Park adds new features; local skaters hope to see more improvements]( The cement is almost dry on an expansion of the Centennial Skate Park that local skaters hope will lead to even more improvements. The approximately $50,000 Parks and Recreation project expands the overall size of the skate park, adding about ... [Expansion of Centennial Skate Park adds new features; local skaters hope to see more improvements]( By: Rochelle Valverde The cement is almost dry on an expansion of the Centennial Skate Park that local skaters hope will lead to even more improvements. The approximately $50,000 Parks and Recreation project expands the overall size of the skate park, adding about ... December 10, 2021 @ 6:49pm [Lawrence school board to consider purchasing new Lawrence High School band uniforms, revise 2022 legislative priorities]( By: Dylan Lysen The Lawrence school board may soon replace high school band uniforms that are more than a decade old. During its meeting on Monday, the school board will consider purchasing new uniforms for the Lawrence High School marching band for about ... December 10, 2021 @ 4:47pm [Over-the-top Christmas-themed bar and restaurant back in Lawrence, with live reindeer and plans for a major Midwest expansion]( By: Chad Lawhorn The thrills are multiplying — and maybe the reindeer too. After starting Snow Globe, an over-the-top, Christmas-themed pop-up bar and restaurant in downtown Lawrence last year, local entrepreneur Ryan Robinson is on the way to expanding the ... December 10, 2021 @ 4:43pm [State Finance Council approves $14.9 million in additional funds for Kansas COVID-19 testing]( By: Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas legislative leaders and the governor approved $14.9 million on Thursday to extend state testing programs through the end of the year. With COVID-19 cases rising in Kansas and the omicron variant looming, the Strengthening ... December 10, 2021 @ 2:00pm [Lawrence police blotter for Dec. 10, 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 ... December 10, 2021 @ 1:39pm [Douglas County public health order to expire; COVID safety precautions still strongly encouraged]( By: Staff Report The local public health order that requires masks for children ages 2-11 will expire on Dec. 22, but health officers say it is not time for residents to let their guard down, noting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said ... December 10, 2021 @ 11:44am [Whether naughty or nice, your pet can get a photo with Santa this weekend]( By: Staff report Santa Claus is set to visit the animal shelter this Sunday to see how naughty or nice your pets have been this year and, more importantly, to take photos with them. Santa will be at the Lawrence Humane Society from 1 to 4 p.m. Digital photos ... December 10, 2021 @ 11:02am [Missouri woman indicted in federal court for allegedly robbing Lawrence bank last month]( By: Staff report A Missouri woman has been indicted in federal court for allegedly robbing a Lawrence bank last month. She’Toia Mitchell, 35, of Lee’s Summit, is accused of robbing the Bank of America branch in central Lawrence on Nov. 4. She is also ... December 10, 2021 @ 10:51am [KU students camping out for Mizzou game is a blast from the past]( By: Chris Conde Hundreds of KU students — some draped in blankets and donning slippers — have been taking shifts "camping" all week in the halls of Allen Fieldhouse in anticipation of Saturday’s Border Showdown between KU and Missouri. Their goal: to snag ... December 10, 2021 @ 10:30am 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