LJWorld.com Headlines for August 10, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence city leaders say utility rate increases will be needed, but want to look for reductions to staff proposal]( Lawrence city leaders say they see a need for some level of utility rate increases, but exactly how much residents’ utility bills will go up is still up for debate. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission provided city ... [Lawrence city leaders say utility rate increases will be needed, but want to look for reductions to staff proposal]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence city leaders say they see a need for some level of utility rate increases, but exactly how much residents’ utility bills will go up is still up for debate. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission provided city ... August 9, 2022 @ 10:46pm [All about axolotls: They're cannibals that can regrow missing limbs, and they're one of the most popular pets with kids today]( By: Dan Coleman Generations of kids have begged for a cat or dog, but these days parents may be asked for an animal they have never heard of — a surprisingly cute amphibian called an axolotl. Many adults may not even be able to pronounce the word, let ... August 9, 2022 @ 10:33pm [Teachers, Lawrence school district reach tentative agreement on pay increase; plan calls for $825 across-the-board increase]( By: Staff report Negotiators for Lawrence public school teachers and the school district have reached a preliminary deal to provide pay raises to teachers and other certified staff members, the two sides announced Tuesday evening. All teachers and certified ... August 9, 2022 @ 8:56pm [Douglas County judge seals arrest affidavit for man accused of killing 2 people, shooting at officers]( By: Chris Conde A judge sealed an arrest affidavit on Monday for a man who's accused of killing two people, leading police on a car chase through Lawrence and onto Kansas Highway 10 and shooting at law enforcement officers last month. Rodney Ericson Marshall, ... August 9, 2022 @ 6:11pm [Researchers: Disparities in Douglas County traffic stops might be evidence of racial profiling, but more investigation is needed]( By: Austin Hornbostel Researchers who've been studying traffic stops in Douglas County say some of the racial disparities in their data might be evidence of racial profiling, but they can't say for sure without more investigation. As the Journal-World previously ... August 9, 2022 @ 5:13pm [Douglas County and City of Lawrence seeking nearly $3 million in HUD funding for supportive housing project, team of street outreach workers]( By: Austin Hornbostel More than $300 million in federal funding for fighting homelessness across the U.S. is up for grabs, and Douglas County and the City of Lawrence want about $3 million of it for supportive housing projects and a special team to work with homeless ... August 9, 2022 @ 3:58pm [Woman originally charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a man in Douglas County has her charges reduced]( By: Chris Conde A woman who was previously facing attempted murder charges in Douglas County had her charges lowered to aggravated battery on Tuesday. The woman, Dayzunique Ala Nicole Belaire, 24, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was originally charged with one ... August 9, 2022 @ 12:41pm [A 'sounding sculpture' has been selected as KU's Common Work of Art for new school year]( By: Chad Lawhorn The University of Kansas’ Common Work of Art for the upcoming school year is one that not only can be seen but also heard. KU’s Spencer Museum of Art has selected a “sounding sculpture” by artist Harry Bertoia as the Common Work of Art ... August 9, 2022 @ 10:06am 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