LJWorld.com Headlines for July 28, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Douglas County commissioners take a first step on courthouse remodeling project]( The Douglas County Commission has agreed to move forward with what county staff describes as “the first of many steps” in remodeling the Douglas County Courthouse. During a brief meeting on Wednesday, the commission granted its approval to ... [Douglas County commissioners take a first step on courthouse remodeling project]( By: Austin Hornbostel The Douglas County Commission has agreed to move forward with what county staff describes as “the first of many steps” in remodeling the Douglas County Courthouse. During a brief meeting on Wednesday, the commission granted its approval to ... July 27, 2022 @ 7:26pm [Lawrence school district sees high interest in public Montessori program, with more than 40 children on waiting list]( By: Rochelle Valverde Ahead of the first year of the school district’s free public Montessori program at New York Elementary, there is already a waiting list of more than 40 students whom the program won't have room for. The Lawrence school board approved the ... July 27, 2022 @ 5:42pm [5th man faces charges in alleged armed robbery at Lawrence apartment]( By: Chris Conde A fifth man now faces charges in an incident where a group of people allegedly stole alcohol from the occupants of a Lawrence apartment at gunpoint. The man, 22-year-old Malachi Samuel Thomas, of Lawrence, is charged with three counts of ... July 27, 2022 @ 5:33pm [PHOTOS: Douglas County Fair continues with crafts, animal shows and more]( By: Staff Report The Douglas County Fair kept rolling on Wednesday with more shows and contests. The fair continues through Saturday, and some of the most popular events are scheduled for this weekend: the demolition derby is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, and ... July 27, 2022 @ 3:23pm [Lawrence home sales fell by biggest amount yet in 2022; housing prices certainly did not]( By: Chad Lawhorn Lawrence’s housing market is in a slowdown — in every way except one. Housing prices aren’t falling at all, according to the latest numbers from the Lawrence Board of Realtors. Lawrence homes sales in June fell 13.5% compared to June ... July 27, 2022 @ 2:46pm [Lawrence police blotter for July 27, 2022]( 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 ... July 27, 2022 @ 2:46pm [Lawrence school district names Kiley Luckett new mental health coordinator]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence school district has announced the selection of Kiley Luckett as the district's new mental health coordinator. Luckett has served as the counselor at Schwegler Elementary School since 2014, and her role in her new position will ... July 27, 2022 @ 11:46am [Lawrence outdoor pool to hold annual Pooch Plunge; pool will again close earlier than past years]( By: Rochelle Valverde Dogs will soon get their day at the public pool. The annual Pooch Plunge is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at the Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., according to a city news release. The event allows dogs to play in the pool ... July 27, 2022 @ 11:28am 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