LJWorld.com Headlines for August 15, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence school board tentatively approves 2023-24 budget; sets public hearing date]( Despite an expected increase in operating revenue for the upcoming school year, the Lawrence school board opted to move forward with a budget that includes a slight hike in property tax rates. At Monday night's business meeting, the board set ... [Lawrence school board tentatively approves 2023-24 budget; sets public hearing date]( By: Matt Resnick Despite an expected increase in operating revenue for the upcoming school year, the Lawrence school board opted to move forward with a budget that includes a slight hike in property tax rates. At Monday night's business meeting, the board set ... August 14, 2023 @ 10:20pm [Volunteers with Douglas County's Imagination Library chapter 'inspired and fired up' to continue work after Dolly Parton appearance in Overland Park]( By: Austin Hornbostel When country music superstar Dolly Parton visited Overland Park on Monday to celebrate the successful statewide expansion of her flagship Imagination Library program, it made for an especially jubilant moment for a small group of volunteers from ... August 14, 2023 @ 6:34pm [Lawrence may become first city in the state to make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of someone's hairstyle]( By: Chad Lawhorn Several years ago, Byron Myrick made the cut for a managerial position at a Lawrence restaurant, although there was one major condition that came with his hiring: He had to cut his locs. Myrick did, but he always thought it was wrong that he ... August 14, 2023 @ 4:03pm [Lawrence police blotter for Aug. 14, 2023]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity over the weekend. 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 day. Each ... August 14, 2023 @ 4:03pm [Witness testifies about seeing 14-year-old friend shot; Snapchat messages show defendant repeatedly using N-word, threatening violence]( By: Chris Conde A Douglas County judge on Monday began hearing evidence to determine whether a teenager will stand trial for the murder of a 14-year-old boy, including testimony from a teenager who provided an eyewitness account of the shooting and Snapchat ... August 14, 2023 @ 3:30pm [KU anticipating traffic delays on major Lawrence streets as students move in on Thursday, Friday]( By: Staff report Move-in week has arrived for students living in University of Kansas dormitories, which means Lawrence motorists should expect delays on several major roadways. KU leaders are expecting thousands of freshmen and other dormitory residents to ... August 14, 2023 @ 1:17pm [Man arrested on suspicion of breaking into Lawrence residence over noise complaint and threatening occupants with a gun]( By: Staff Report Updated at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 A man was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly broke into a residence and threatened the occupants with a gun. The man, Dylan Jacob Holker, 21, was taken into custody Sunday night on suspicion of ... August 14, 2023 @ 12:06pm 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