LJWorld.com Headlines for September 12, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence school board adopts budget, sets tax rate for 2023-24 school year amid some dissent]( The Lawrence school board on Monday officially adopted a budget that increases the local property tax rate, while also providing approximately $6.6 million in raises for staff. As part of its agenda Monday, the board held its public budget ... [Lawrence school board adopts budget, sets tax rate for 2023-24 school year amid some dissent]( By: Matt Resnick The Lawrence school board on Monday officially adopted a budget that increases the local property tax rate, while also providing approximately $6.6 million in raises for staff. As part of its agenda Monday, the board held its public budget ... September 11, 2023 @ 10:13pm [Heralded as a pioneer, one of Lawrence’s first female firefighters continues to serve her community]( By: Chris Conde Digging through archives of old newspapers you’ll find dozens of stories about one of Lawrence’s first female firefighters. Rescuing a dog from a burning building. Overseeing a rescue of a fisherman from the Bowersock Dam. Bulking up as a ... September 11, 2023 @ 4:42pm [An East Hills site that used to house the largest private employer in Lawrence is on the market; a look at the county's largest employers]( By: Chad Lawhorn Don’t hang up on me. I feel like I should make that request because I’m getting ready to talk about call centers. The main message is: There are fewer of them in Lawrence than there used to be. Unless you enjoy talking about your car’s ... September 11, 2023 @ 2:58pm [According to city legal staff, Lawrence leaders could consider making rental licenses revocable for violating new discrimination ordinance]( By: Austin Hornbostel When Lawrence leaders approved an ordinance making it illegal for landlords to discriminate against potential tenants based on their source of income, they also directed city staff to consider another proposal making rental licenses revocable ... September 11, 2023 @ 1:38pm [Lawrence man charged with indecent liberties with a child and distributing obscene material]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man has been charged in Douglas County District Court with aggravated indecent liberties with a 13-year-old and distributing obscene materials. The man, Caleb Allan Augustin, 38, faces one felony count of aggravated indecent ... September 11, 2023 @ 11:41am 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