To provide tax relief for low-income seniors and disabled veterans, Douglas County is launching a one-year property tax rebate program. The tax rebate program is available to Douglas County residents who are 65 and older or who are disabled veterans. According to a news release from the ...
Despite nearly a week's delay in getting back to school after winter break, Lawrence Public Schools officials told the school board it’s too early to determine whether make-up days will be used. On Monday, Lawrence school board members were told that additional instructional time was ...
Fee options, a greater piece of the tax pie and a foundation to accept donations were just a few recommendations for creating revenue that Lawrence staff and consultants outlined Monday for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. The city presented parts of its plan to the Parks and ...
A second candidate has filed to run for the Lawrence City Commission race this year. Steve Jacob told the Journal-World he filed to run for a seat on the City Commission on Monday. Jacob has worked as an employee with the City of Lawrence for 34 years, including as a maintenance technician. ...
A man was sentenced to just over three years in prison on Monday as part of a plea agreement that resolved charges for attempted murder and battery on a law enforcement officer. Dimas Alberto Bencomo-Bustamante, 36, was charged with one felony count of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing ...
A former University of Kansas professor who was prosecuted for wire fraud and making false statements has filed a federal lawsuit against KU to get his job back, along with back wages and compensation for damage to his reputation. Feng (Franklin) Tao, a Chinese-born researcher, was hired in ...
