LJWorld.com Headlines for July 25, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence School board approves update to disciplinary guidelines]( Lawrence school board members took another crack Monday at approving disciplinary guidelines for the most severe student infractions, and with a vote of 6-0 passed a measure that paves that way for updating the 2023-24 student handbook. A vote ... [Lawrence School board approves update to disciplinary guidelines]( By: Matt Resnick Lawrence school board members took another crack Monday at approving disciplinary guidelines for the most severe student infractions, and with a vote of 6-0 passed a measure that paves that way for updating the 2023-24 student handbook. A vote ... July 24, 2023 @ 10:39pm [Lawrence man originally charged with trafficking children in exchange for rent avoids trial and enters plea to lesser crimes]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man who was originally charged with trafficking children for sex in exchange for rent entered a plea on Friday for a lesser crime, avoiding a trial. The man, Cormick Gabriel Ferrell, 44, was facing two counts of aggravated human ... July 24, 2023 @ 6:19pm [Injury prevents Elizabeth Dole from attending husband's centennial celebration]( By: Matt Resnick Those attending Bob Dole's centennial celebration Saturday at the Dole Institute of Politics may have noticed the absence of one prominent guest: Dole's widow, former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole. According to the institute's director, Audrey ... July 24, 2023 @ 6:11pm [Primary turnout is typical so far, but some voters are confused by special seat on school board appearing separate from other 4 open seats]( By: Austin Hornbostel Early voter turnout for the August primary election is pretty typical so far, according to Douglas County’s top elections official, but one unusual race on the ballot is causing some confusion ahead of election day next Tuesday. Douglas ... July 24, 2023 @ 4:44pm [PHOTOS: Scenes from the Douglas County Fair]( By: People entered their food, crafts and more to be judged at the Douglas County Fair on Monday, July 24, 2023. July 24, 2023 @ 4:35pm [Demolition work is underway at future Pallet Shelter Village site]( By: Austin Hornbostel Demolition work began Monday at the future temporary shelter site the city plans to open on North Michigan Street, the City of Lawrence announced Monday afternoon. As the Journal-World reported, the city in June delayed the construction of the ... July 24, 2023 @ 4:32pm [As it waits for funding to begin renovations at new child care support hub, Children's Community Center prepares an entertaining fundraiser]( By: Austin Hornbostel Although interior demolition at the future home of the Community Children’s Center’s child care support hub is now complete, the work to open the facility is still far from done. The next big step will be renovation efforts to turn what’s ... July 24, 2023 @ 12:24pm [Planning Commission could take penultimate step toward adopting county's long-range transportation plan this week]( By: Austin Hornbostel The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission could take the penultimate step in enacting the new long-range plan guiding Douglas County’s transportation system this week. At its Wednesday meeting, the Planning Commission will consider ... July 24, 2023 @ 9:30am 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