LJWorld.com Headlines for October 5, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [At North Lawrence forum, City Commission candidates answer questions about dilapidated properties, lack of a neighborhood grocery store]( At a Lawrence City Commission candidate forum in North Lawrence Wednesday night, neighbors got a chance to ask some direct questions about the dilapidated state of some properties and longstanding issues like the lack of a neighborhood grocery ... [At North Lawrence forum, City Commission candidates answer questions about dilapidated properties, lack of a neighborhood grocery store]( By: Austin Hornbostel At a Lawrence City Commission candidate forum in North Lawrence Wednesday night, neighbors got a chance to ask some direct questions about the dilapidated state of some properties and longstanding issues like the lack of a neighborhood grocery ... October 4, 2023 @ 10:15pm [At chamber of commerce forum, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss annexation requirements, attracting new businesses]( By: Austin Hornbostel Candidates vying for a seat on the Lawrence City Commission addressed members of the local chamber of commerce on Wednesday, fielding questions on such topics as expanding the city’s boundaries and attracting new businesses. Five of the six ... October 4, 2023 @ 4:38pm [Taco John's temporarily closes Sixth Street store for major remodel; a look at other fast-food projects underway]( By: Chad Lawhorn People thought their crispy taco was cracking right before their eyes. They feared that Tuesday was just going to be another dang day that ends in ‘y.’ But fear not, the Taco John’s on Sixth Street is not permanently closing. But, it is ... October 4, 2023 @ 3:46pm [School board candidate Kevin Coronado drops out of race after arrest on suspicion of DUI]( By: Staff report A candidate for the Lawrence school board election has dropped out of the race after he was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. Kevin Coronado in a Facebook post Monday did not refer to the arrest, but said, ... October 4, 2023 @ 2:37pm [Defense wants profile picture of 14-year-old homicide victim pointing gun admitted as evidence in murder case, along with his history of gun-crime charges; he also seeks immunity for witnesses]( By: Chris Conde A defense attorney filed a motion this week asking for a picture of a 14-year-old homicide victim pointing a gun to be admitted into evidence along with the boy's history of criminal charges involving firearms, and the attorney in a separate ... October 4, 2023 @ 2:22pm [Homeless 25-year-old Topeka man arrested in rape and killing of 5-year-old girl]( By: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press A homeless Kansas man has been arrested in the rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl, authorities said Tuesday. Officers responded just before 6 p.m. Monday to a medical call at a Topeka gas station and found a fire crew attempting to save Zoey ... October 4, 2023 @ 11:17am [KU First Nations Student Association events celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day coming up next week]( By: Staff report In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, the University of Kansas’ First Nations Student Association has a number of events planned for next week. Indigenous Peoples Day will take place on Monday, with the occasion marked by the annual tipi ... October 4, 2023 @ 11:03am 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