LJWorld.com Headlines for October 18, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence leaders approve 3 new appointees to Lawrence Community Shelter board, additional funding for shelter]( Lawrence leaders approved a number of actions related to operations at the Lawrence Community Shelter on Tuesday night, one of which added another $150,000 to the shelter’s funding agreement and another that appointed three new members of the ... [Lawrence leaders approve 3 new appointees to Lawrence Community Shelter board, additional funding for shelter]( By: Austin Hornbostel Lawrence leaders approved a number of actions related to operations at the Lawrence Community Shelter on Tuesday night, one of which added another $150,000 to the shelter’s funding agreement and another that appointed three new members of the ... October 17, 2023 @ 10:42pm [City of Lawrence staff says it's trying to get people camping in public spaces to relocate; new tool for reporting camping will be launched soon]( By: Austin Hornbostel City of Lawrence staff says it's launched new efforts to encourage people camping in public spaces to relocate to the Lawrence Community Shelter or the city-run support camp in North Lawrence, and it plans to give residents new ways to report ... October 17, 2023 @ 8:42pm [Lawrence man arrested after allegedly leading law enforcement on chase near Eudora]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man who was on parole for fleeing from police and other crimes was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly led law enforcement on a pursuit west of Eudora, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The Douglas County Jail ... October 17, 2023 @ 5:36pm [County leaders to consider approving process for appointing members to Lawrence Community Shelter Board of Directors]( By: Matt Resnick Douglas County commissioners at their meeting on Wednesday will consider approving a process for appointing members to the Lawrence Community Shelter Board of Directors under a new shared governance model. As the Journal-World reported in ... October 17, 2023 @ 4:09pm [City of Lawrence seeking input on possible multimodal infrastructure improvements along stretch of Massachusetts Street]( By: Austin Hornbostel The City of Lawrence is conducting a study to develop new multimodal infrastructure along a stretch of Massachusetts Street, and it’s asking for community input on goals and priorities for any future improvements. Multimodal transportation ... October 17, 2023 @ 3:34pm [Education agenda: Here's what Kansas lawmakers have in mind for school districts and students]( By: Suzanne Perez, Kansas News Service WICHITA — When Kansas lawmakers convene at the Statehouse in January, their to-do list could include several measures that would affect public school districts and students. A special committee on education, chaired by Republican Rep. Kristey ... October 17, 2023 @ 3:28pm [Lawrence Public Library board approves draft lease agreement that would let it address behavioral problems on library lawn]( By: Austin Hornbostel Depending on what action Lawrence leaders take in early November, the Lawrence Public Library may soon have more ability to address behavioral problems on the grassy lawn next to the building. The Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees took ... October 17, 2023 @ 2:58pm [Free Taylor Swift singalong touted as an engaging way to explore a serious issue: emotionally unhealthy relationships]( By: Matt Resnick Music superstar Taylor Swift may not be hanging around Lawrence, as her local fans had recently hoped, but her music will be front and center at a downtown event exploring the signs of emotionally unhealthy relationships. “We Are Never ... October 17, 2023 @ 12:50pm 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