LJWorld.com Headlines for January 12, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Santa Fe train depot, other additional options available for winter sheltering overnight]( The City of Lawrence announced late Thursday afternoon that the Santa Fe train depot is one of a few additional winter sheltering options set to be available for those in need during the upcoming subzero temperatures. In a news release, the ... [Santa Fe train depot, other additional options available for winter sheltering overnight]( By: Austin Hornbostel The City of Lawrence announced late Thursday afternoon that the Santa Fe train depot is one of a few additional winter sheltering options set to be available for those in need during the upcoming subzero temperatures. In a news release, the ... January 11, 2024 @ 6:22pm [Pay raises, Medicaid expansion, special education, tax relief and more in governor's recommended budget]( By: Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget director on Thursday outlined her spending blueprint, which includes salary raises for state employees, expansion of Medicaid eligibility, paying down debt, and investments in special education, water and ... January 11, 2024 @ 4:15pm [Sen. Marci Francisco files for reelection, says she still strives to 'make a difference' after nearly 2 decades in the Legislature]( By: Matt Resnick Longtime Democratic state Sen. Marci Francisco has officially filed for reelection, and she says she still has plenty of work to do after about two decades of representing Lawrence in the Kansas Legislature. “I still think that I can make a ... January 11, 2024 @ 4:05pm [Governor's recommended budget includes $75M for KU Cancer Center]( By: Chad Lawhorn The University of Kansas’ top legislative priority received a boost on Thursday, as Gov. Laura Kelly has included $75 million of funding for a new cancer research center in her recommended budget. The new cancer building would be located on ... January 11, 2024 @ 3:54pm [Grant funding available for preservation of Douglas County's natural and cultural resources]( By: Staff Report Douglas County's Heritage Conservation Council announced on Wednesday that $420,000 in funding is now available through its Natural and Cultural Heritage grant program, and that those dollars are aimed at preserving "local landmarks and natural ... January 11, 2024 @ 3:17pm [As politicians begin to debate tax changes, a look at how Kansas' tax rates stack up]( By: Chad Lawhorn With the release of Gov. Laura Kelly’s recommended budget on Thursday, we are fully in political debate season. No doubt, taxes will be at the center of many debates that take place at the Statehouse between now and its spring adjournment. ... January 11, 2024 @ 1:58pm [After 6 months, LPD's 'Lights On!' partnership has provided dozens of people with vouchers to help pay for vehicle repairs]( By: Austin Hornbostel In the past six months, dozens of Lawrence drivers have been granted some grace instead of a ticket after being pulled over for an equipment violation. That’s thanks to the Lawrence Police Department’s partnership with the national ... January 11, 2024 @ 2:04pm [New Jersey man killed in single-vehicle crash on turnpike near Lawrence service area]( By: Staff Report A New Jersey man died Wednesday after crashing into a pole on the Kansas Turnpike near the Lawrence service area. The 24-year-old driver was traveling west in a 2004 Buick Century just after 12:30 p.m. on I-70 when for an unknown reason his ... January 11, 2024 @ 11:39am [Applications open for downtown bus station site selection committee through Feb. 5]( By: Austin Hornbostel Applications are now open for the steering committee that will guide the process of selecting a site for a downtown Lawrence bus station. As the Journal-World has reported, the Lawrence City Commission approved the framework for a proposed ... January 11, 2024 @ 11:35am [Lawrence man alleged to have threatened workers with a knife at the University of Kansas football facility construction site]( By: Staff Report A Lawrence man is alleged to have threatened workers with a knife at the University of Kansas football facility construction site on Wednesday afternoon. Police responded around 2:30 p.m. to the area of Missouri Street and Fambrough Drive, ... January 11, 2024 @ 11:33am 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