LJWorld.com Headlines for December 28, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Couple goes the custom route to build a house that fits their needs]( When Rene Morgan and her husband Charles Hurst began to look for a home in Lawrence, they were struck with all of the changes they would have to make–no matter which house they bought. Morgan is blind, and Hurst had a stroke in 2015 that left ... [Couple goes the custom route to build a house that fits their needs]( By: When Rene Morgan and her husband Charles Hurst began to look for a home in Lawrence, they were struck with all of the changes they would have to make–no matter which house they bought. Morgan is blind, and Hurst had a stroke in 2015 that left ... December 27, 2021 @ 11:16pm [Women across the Midwest and South are coming to Kansas for abortions. That could end next year]( By: By Abigail Censky, Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — It was the beginning of September when the phone calls began to swamp Trust Women. Panicked women from nearby states rushed for appointments at the abortion clinic. “It was like the floodgates opened,” said Ashley Brink, ... December 27, 2021 @ 7:26pm [Kansas basketball adds home game with Nevada; Big 12 home opener vs. TCU postponed]( By: Matt Tait For the second season in a row, a team that did not appear on the Kansas basketball schedule when the season began will face the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. KU officials announced Monday afternoon that the men’s basketball program will ... December 27, 2021 @ 5:55pm [An 'adventure playground' that aims to give kids more freedom to play opens in downtown Lawrence]( By: Chad Lawhorn In Richard Renner’s eyes, there was no better playground for a young boy than a junkyard. His grandfather owned one, and the instructions Renner received on his many visits were simple: “He gave me a hammer and a wrench, and said ‘I ... December 27, 2021 @ 3:18pm [City receives nearly 100 volunteer inquiries to help with Winter Emergency Shelter, easing fears that the shelter may have to close]( By: Rochelle Valverde After putting out an urgent call for volunteers last week, the City of Lawrence received nearly 100 inquiries from people interested helping staff the city-run winter emergency shelter. On Wednesday, the city said that it might need to close ... December 27, 2021 @ 3:10pm [4-speaker teams from Free State, Bishop Seabury qualify for state debate tournament in January]( By: Dylan Lysen Two Lawrence debate teams are set to compete for a four-speaker championship title next month, with one already bringing home some hardware. The four-speaker debate teams from both Free State High School and Bishop Seabury Academy recently ... December 27, 2021 @ 3:07pm [Next phase set to begin for pilot program to reduce cut-through traffic in Old West Lawrence]( By: Staff Report The pilot program of a new traffic control method in the Old West Lawrence neighborhood is entering its next phase, which will include a review of traffic data and potential revisions to the temporary traffic diverters currently in place. The ... December 27, 2021 @ 3:05pm [Community group to hold silent vigil for democracy to mark anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection]( By: Rochelle Valverde A community group is inviting the public to come together next week on the one-year anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol to hold a vigil in support of democracy. The event, “A Silent Vigil for Democracy,” will mark the ... December 27, 2021 @ 11:36am 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