LJWorld.com Headlines for October 7, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Town Talk | JoCo developer files plans to annex land east of O'Connell for townhomes; a look at how much Lawrence could grow to the east]( When news emerged that Panasonic was going to build a $4 billion, 4,000-job electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto — about 20 minutes from Lawrence — a natural question followed: Would this massive project put Lawrence on an eastward tilt ... [JoCo developer files plans to annex land east of O'Connell for townhomes; a look at how much Lawrence could grow to the east]( By: Chad Lawhorn When news emerged that Panasonic was going to build a $4 billion, 4,000-job electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto — about 20 minutes from Lawrence — a natural question followed: Would this massive project put Lawrence on an eastward tilt ... October 6, 2022 @ 6:28pm [All invited to women's march and rally set for Sunday in downtown Lawrence]( By: Rochelle Valverde Local organizers, in conjunction with Women’s March D.C., will participate in a rally on Sunday at South Park in downtown Lawrence. The event, which is scheduled about a month ahead of the midterm elections, will include speakers, ... October 6, 2022 @ 5:48pm [Lawrence, Eudora and {NAME} City selected to receive $2.5 million in KDOT grants for pedestrian and bike projects]( By: Staff Report Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Lawrence, Eudora and {NAME} City were among 30 communities selected to receive $28.5 million in competitive grants for pedestrian and bike transportation projects. The three communities combined ... October 6, 2022 @ 5:16pm [PHOTOS: ESPN College GameDay bus arrives on KU campus]( By: Staff Report A crowd of fans gathered on KU's campus on Thursday to welcome the ESPN College GameDay bus in advance of this weekend's football pregame show. Saturday will be the first time that KU football has been featured on the College GameDay ... October 6, 2022 @ 4:09pm [Lawrence police blotter for Oct. 6, 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 ... October 6, 2022 @ 4:01pm [Ex-wife of man convicted in ‘naked cuddling’ case sentenced to probation in Douglas County]( By: Chris Conde The former wife of a convicted child molester was sentenced on Thursday to probation in Douglas County District Court for hiding her then husband's crimes from police. Lorene Rose Martins, 48, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to two felony ... October 6, 2022 @ 3:07pm [Weekend events include educational opportunities, art, Repair Studio, outdoorsy stuff and more]( By: Sarah Parsons Events coming up this weekend include education in technology, nature, songwriting and self-sufficiency. Opportunities are also available for hikers, activists, gardeners and art lovers. The public is also invited to Sunday's informal discussion ... October 6, 2022 @ 2:33pm [Covered wagons, now for rent, allow visitors to {NAME} City to relive history in comfort]( By: Elvyn Jones {NAME} City visitors now have the opportunity to experience the community's frontier history on the Santa Fe Trail, albeit in a much more comfortable fashion. Parked in the recreation vehicle lot of {NAME} City's The Lodge motel are two ... October 6, 2022 @ 2:10pm [Lawrence man charged in connection with 2021 fentanyl death]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man was charged Monday in Douglas County District Court with distributing drugs that led to the death of another person by fentanyl overdose. Randell Mark Smith, 30, faces one count of distribution of a controlled substance causing ... October 6, 2022 @ 11:22am [Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation taking orders for blintzes, baked goods]( By: Staff report The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation is taking orders for its 59th Annual Blintz Brunch. The event, which features homemade blintzes, a type of traditional Jewish crepe that is filled with sweetened cheese, will be “grab and go” ... October 6, 2022 @ 10:16am 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