LJWorld.com Headlines for January 11, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [New Douglas County Commission Chair Karen Willey lays out her top priorities: housing, economic development, mental health and more]( Now that she's officially the chair of the Douglas County Commission, Karen Willey says she hopes to keep social services and economic development at the forefront of the commission’s discussions in 2024. At Wednesday's Douglas County ... [New Douglas County Commission Chair Karen Willey lays out her top priorities: housing, economic development, mental health and more]( By: Matt Resnick Now that she's officially the chair of the Douglas County Commission, Karen Willey says she hopes to keep social services and economic development at the forefront of the commission’s discussions in 2024. At Wednesday's Douglas County ... January 10, 2024 @ 9:11pm [Setting a course for Lawrence Regional Airport's next master plan]( By: Austin Hornbostel What will Lawrence Regional Airport look like in five, 10 or even 20 years? An updated master plan for the airport is now in the works, and it could provide a blueprint for the future once it's complete. Lawrence’s Aviation Advisory Board ... January 10, 2024 @ 8:10pm [In State of the State address, Gov. Laura Kelly calls for Medicaid expansion, offers tax cut plan that speeds up end of grocery tax]( By: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly renewed her call Wednesday to expand Medicaid and countered an anticipated single-rate flat income tax for individuals with a plan that would instead cut taxes by doing things like accelerating the phasing out of the ... January 10, 2024 @ 7:23pm [Kansas courts getting closer to functioning normally after last year's ransomware attack, chief justice says]( By: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Kansas courts are getting closer to functioning normally after affiliates of a Russian-based ransomware group infiltrated the system three months ago, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert told lawmakers Wednesday in her State of the ... January 10, 2024 @ 5:29pm [Lawrence police blotter for Jan 10, 2023]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. 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 ... January 10, 2024 @ 5:29pm [Lawrence man charged with child sex crimes involving 2 children under the age of 13]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man has been charged with multiple child sex crimes for allegedly encouraging young children to perform sexual acts. John Grant Redding, 37, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor by promoting a sexual act with ... January 10, 2024 @ 4:33pm [Plans filed for new downtown development; former J-W site would house KC barbecue restaurant, unique courtyard event space]( By: Chad Lawhorn Maybe award-winning barbecue has been the long-missing ingredient in an effort to convert the former Journal-World printing complex on the north end of downtown into a major new commercial area. We are about to find out. Kansas City’s ... January 10, 2024 @ 4:08pm [LMH Health board approves letter voicing support for governor's Medicaid expansion plan]( By: Austin Hornbostel The LMH Health Board of Trustees is taking a new approach to advocating for hospital-friendly legislation at the state level. During a brief special meeting on Wednesday, the board approved a letter template that voices support for Gov. Laura ... January 10, 2024 @ 3:58pm [Authorities identify 31-year-old woman found dead in tent in Lawrence park]( By: Staff Report The woman found dead in a tent at a Lawrence park on Tuesday has been identified as 31-year-old Samantha Boyles, Lawrence police said Wednesday. Lawrence Police Department spokeswoman Laura McCabe said in an email that police had notified ... January 10, 2024 @ 3:43pm [Van Go aiming to hire new executive director by early March]( By: Staff report Arts-based workforce development nonprofit Van Go has announced that it’s actively seeking a new executive director and plans to make a hiring decision by early March. Van Go shared details about the hiring process in an email message ... January 10, 2024 @ 3:04pm [Library, school district and more honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with various events through the next week]( By: Austin Hornbostel The Lawrence Public Library, the Lawrence school district and other local groups in the next week will host a variety of events in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is coming up on Monday. Here’s a roundup of some of the events ... January 10, 2024 @ 3:03pm 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. 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