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A noncitizen says she was told she could vote. Then customs detained her at the airport and threatened to deport her.

Estelle, a 57-year-old Lawrence resident who’s long held permanent resident status in the U.S., was detained for 30 hours ...
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KU students, teachers to show off form-defying ceramics at Off-Site Art Gallery exhibition

Two classes of KU ceramics students learned how to defy gravity with clay bodies and how to install their work without ...
Lawrence Times

Curveball decision from Douglas County Commission awards contract to both bidders for eviction defense pilot program

Two nonprofit legal organizations were competing for a contract to run an eviction defense pilot program in Douglas County. They agreed Wednesday to collaborate on the contract to render legal ...
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Gallery to pay tribute to teachers, first responders, government workers and more public servants

A tribute gallery will highlight Douglas County teachers, first responders, military service members, government workers and ...
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Douglas County staff, some advocates divided on contractor for eviction defense pilot program

Douglas County staff want to award Kansas Legal Services a contract to run a pilot eviction defense program. Some advocates ...
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Riverfront lawsuit could settle with City of Lawrence taking over building, hotel vacating

The City of Lawrence would acquire the Riverfront building for $325,000 and SpringHill Suites would vacate the property under ...
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Lawrence City Commission agrees to purchase Riverfront building in settlement

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a settlement for the city to acquire the Riverfront building for $325,000, ...
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Lawrence City Commission to consider starting one meeting a month early for public comment

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider an agenda change to add 45 minutes of general public comment before the ...