LJWorld.com Headlines for July 13, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Douglas County Commission postpones discussion on renovation plans for former Borders building]( Douglas County commissioners had a lighter-than-normal agenda at their evening meeting on Wednesday — made lighter still after discussion about a plan to renovate the former Borders building in downtown Lawrence was postponed. The meeting, ... [Douglas County Commission postpones discussion on renovation plans for former Borders building]( By: Matt Resnick Douglas County commissioners had a lighter-than-normal agenda at their evening meeting on Wednesday — made lighter still after discussion about a plan to renovate the former Borders building in downtown Lawrence was postponed. The meeting, ... July 12, 2023 @ 7:50pm [Douglas County commissioners move to reduce the mill levy as budget deliberations wrap]( By: Matt Resnick Budget deliberations have concluded for the Douglas County Commission, and a reduction in the county's property tax rate is one step closer to becoming reality. Having initially aimed for a flat mill levy, commissioners instead have crafted a ... July 12, 2023 @ 6:50pm [Man with 7 DUI convictions sentenced to just over 3 years; his wife asks for higher sentence, says 'he could have killed our 3 beautiful children']( By: Chris Conde A Eudora man who now has seven DUI convictions was sentenced to just over three years of incarceration on Wednesday in Douglas County District Court — after his wife asked for a higher sentence and said he'd put their young children's lives at ... July 12, 2023 @ 6:34pm [No more stopping at tollbooths after Kansas Turnpike starts 'cashless tolling' for all drivers in 2024]( By: Chris Conde Many drivers who use the Kansas Turnpike currently have to stop at booths to collect a ticket and pay their toll. But starting next year, they won't need to stop at all — instead, their license plates will be scanned and a bill will be sent to ... July 12, 2023 @ 6:34pm [Lawrence Parks and Recreation unveils management plan for damaged prairie remnant through rest of 2023]( By: Austin Hornbostel The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has unveiled its management plan for the damaged prairie remnant behind Prairie Park Nature Center through the rest of this year. At Monday’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, board ... July 12, 2023 @ 3:15pm [Alleged stabbing victim held in contempt and defendant's attempted-murder charge reduced]( By: Chris Conde An alleged stabbing victim was held in contempt of court after refusing to testify Wednesday in Douglas County District Court, and an attempted-murder charge was reduced for the {NAME} City man accused of attacking her. After a preliminary ... July 12, 2023 @ 3:25pm [Lawrence City Band concert moved to Lied Center in anticipation of stormy weather]( By: Staff report In anticipation of stormy weather through the rest of the day, the Lawrence City Band’s concert scheduled for tonight will be moving indoors. The free concerts typically take place at South Park, but this one will instead take place at the ... July 12, 2023 @ 1:39pm [Affordable Housing Trust Fund applications are now open, and more money could be on the table for this round of grantees]( By: Austin Hornbostel Applications are now open for the 2024 Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the City of Lawrence announced Wednesday, and there could be much more money than usual on the table this time around. The affordable housing trust is funded by a special ... July 12, 2023 @ 1:14pm [Police investigating body found near downtown as potential homicide; deceased identified as 62-year-old Lawrence man]( By: Staff Report Updated at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Lawrence police are investigating after a man's body was found Wednesday morning near downtown Lawrence. Police believe the death may be a homicide. Police responded to the intersection of Sixth ... July 12, 2023 @ 12:29pm [Police announce another arrest in Wichita nightclub shooting that injured more than 11]( By: Associated Press WICHITA — Police have arrested another person in a Kansas nightclub shooting earlier this month that injured nearly a dozen people. A 23-year-old Wichita man was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of attempted murder, assault and battery, ... July 12, 2023 @ 10:28am [Douglas County Democrats to host Lawrence City Commission candidate forum Saturday]( By: Austin Hornbostel Folks who are still looking to learn more about the candidates in the race for three open seats on the Lawrence City Commission ahead of the Aug. 1 primary election will get another opportunity this weekend. The Douglas County Democratic Party ... July 12, 2023 @ 10:20am [Woman sues Kansas hospital, saying a man sexually assaulted her at the facility]( By: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press A man has been charged with rape and other crimes in a series of sexual assaults on patients in a Kansas hospital, and a 76-year-old woman who says she was among his victims has blamed negligence and carelessness by the facility. The woman ... July 12, 2023 @ 9:26am 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