LJWorld.com Headlines for August 23, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [In next step toward adopting 2024 budget, Lawrence leaders approve potentially levying a higher property tax rate than last year]( Lawrence leaders on Tuesday took one of the next steps necessary in adopting the 2024 budget, voting unanimously to potentially levy a property tax rate that would exceed the amount of property tax revenue the city collected last year. The ... [In next step toward adopting 2024 budget, Lawrence leaders approve potentially levying a higher property tax rate than last year]( By: Austin Hornbostel Lawrence leaders on Tuesday took one of the next steps necessary in adopting the 2024 budget, voting unanimously to potentially levy a property tax rate that would exceed the amount of property tax revenue the city collected last year. The ... August 22, 2023 @ 8:33pm [Woman who was convicted in fire at Lawrence apartment complex sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison]( By: Chris Conde A woman convicted in connection with a fire in the stairwell of a Lawrence apartment complex was sentenced on Tuesday to nearly two years in prison. The woman, Jessica Michelle Stephenson, 27, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to one felony count ... August 22, 2023 @ 6:30pm [Free State High School's performing arts programs recognized as among the best in the state]( By: Staff Report Free State High School's performing arts programs were recognized Tuesday by the Kansas State High School Activities Association as among the best in the state. On Tuesday, KSHSAA released its list of honorees for the annual Performing Arts ... August 22, 2023 @ 5:10pm ['Who cared about our rights?': Rape survivor baffled by determination that failure to notify her about rapist's hearing is not unethical]( By: Kim Callahan A complaint filed by a rape survivor against the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office has been dismissed after a finding that the conduct of the DA and her assistant — failing to notify rape survivors about a sentencing hearing — was ... August 22, 2023 @ 4:43pm [County commissioners asked to clarify budget directives related to economic development for Lawrence chamber of commerce]( By: Matt Resnick Douglas County commissioners remain on track to approve publication of the county's proposed 2024 budget on Aug. 30, but County Administrator Sarah Plinsky wants more details from commissioners at their meeting on Wednesday about how and when to ... August 22, 2023 @ 4:29pm [Lawrence man pleads guilty to murder in fatal DUI crash; state recommends 8.5 years in prison]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to murder on Tuesday in connection with a DUI crash that left a 70-year-old man dead. Anthony Michael Royal, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, unintentional but reckless, and one felony DUI ... August 22, 2023 @ 3:47pm [Kansas Public Radio, Audio-Reader taps employee, fundraiser to serve as new leader]( By: Staff report A longtime employee and fundraiser for Kansas Public Radio has been named the nonprofit’s new director. Feloniz Lovato-Winston will become the director for Kansas Public Radio and its Audio-Reader program, officials at the University of ... August 22, 2023 @ 3:23pm 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