LJWorld.com Headlines for April 29, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Kansas lawmakers say no to governor's special ed request, yes to more money for private schools]( Kansas lawmakers sent the governor a contentious school spending bill on Friday that lets more families use state tax dollars to pay for private schools. The bill spends more than $6.3 billion on K-12 public schools. It includes $7.5 million in ... [Kansas lawmakers say no to governor's special ed request, yes to more money for private schools]( By: Suzanne Perez, Kansas News Service Kansas lawmakers sent the governor a contentious school spending bill on Friday that lets more families use state tax dollars to pay for private schools. The bill spends more than $6.3 billion on K-12 public schools. It includes $7.5 million in ... April 28, 2023 @ 8:36pm [Lawrence police blotter for April 28, 2023]( 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 ... April 28, 2023 @ 5:36pm ['We have to do something': Lawrence attorney hoping to assemble team to keep anti-trans laws from taking effect in Kansas]( By: Kim Callahan A new law targeting transgender Kansans is set to go into effect on July 1, and Lawrence attorney David Brown — calling it dangerous, cruel and ignorant — is determined to do everything in his power to stop it. The law, often referred to as ... April 28, 2023 @ 4:48pm [KU wins federal grant to help develop new process to recycle solar panels; less than 10% of panels recycled currently]( By: Staff report The University of Kansas is part of a $1.3 million federal grant to tackle an emerging problem as the use of solar panels grows — what to do with them once they reach the end of their useful lives. KU is a part of a trio of organizations ... April 28, 2023 @ 1:54pm [Douglas County launches GIS 'Geoportal,' an information hub including interactive maps and other data tools]( By: Staff report Douglas County’s Geographic Information Systems Department has launched a new “Geoportal,” a collection of GIS-related content like web applications, maps and data produced by county GIS staff. On the portal, the public can view ... April 28, 2023 @ 1:51pm [Lawrence City Commission to hear update on $71 million project to improve city sewer plant along Kansas River]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence city leaders will soon receive a presentation on a $71 million project to reduce the pollution a sewer treatment plant discharges into the Kansas River. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a ... April 28, 2023 @ 1:49pm [KU has 3 top-ranked programs in the latest rankings of graduate programs; local government program No. 1 for 25th time]( By: Staff report For the 25th year, the University of Kansas has the top-ranked program in the nation for local government leaders who are seeking a graduate degree, according to U.S. News & World Report. If you are seeking dinosaurs — or information on ... April 28, 2023 @ 1:44pm [Former DA says Rontarus Washington Jr. has no claim for wrongful incarceration, asks court to dismiss case; also says statute of limitations has run]( By: Chris Conde A former Douglas County district attorney who's named in a lawsuit filed by Rontarus Washington Jr. for wrongful incarceration asked the court on Thursday to dismiss the case for a number of reasons, including prosecutorial immunity, the statute ... April 28, 2023 @ 12:53pm [Once-popular downtown Italian restaurant Genovese to reopen, taking the place of Latin American eatery]( By: Chad Lawhorn Replace the salsa with marinara, and get out the time machine. The owners of La Parrilla have closed that downtown Latin American restaurant and will use the space to reopen their once-popular Italian eatery, Genovese, which closed in 2019. ... April 28, 2023 @ 11:30am [Indigenous Community Center and partners to host week of events to spread awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women]( By: Staff report The Indigenous Community Center will for the next week host a free event series to spread awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous people, and it kicks off today. The center is hosting its annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, ... April 28, 2023 @ 11:12am [Have unwanted electronics? There's a city recycling event in May]( By: Staff Report If you have unwanted electronics to dispose of, you can do so May 13 at a recycling event hosted by the City of Lawrence. The event — scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the north parking lot of Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive — ... April 28, 2023 @ 9:25am [Lawrence police blotter for April 27, 2023]( 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 ... April 28, 2023 @ 9:49am 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. 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