LJWorld.com Headlines for May 17, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Topeka man accused of murdering 18-year-old ordered to stand trial; witness says defendant was 'playing' with gun, pointing it at people]( A Topeka man accused of killing a teenager has been ordered to stand trial in Douglas County District Court after a witness testified that the man was playing with a gun and pointing it at people before pulling the trigger. The defendant, ... [Topeka man accused of murdering 18-year-old ordered to stand trial; witness says defendant was 'playing' with gun, pointing it at people]( By: Chris Conde A Topeka man accused of killing a teenager has been ordered to stand trial in Douglas County District Court after a witness testified that the man was playing with a gun and pointing it at people before pulling the trigger. The defendant, ... May 16, 2024 @ 5:25pm [Lawrence school district settles 'differences' with departing teacher for $21K]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence school district has agreed to pay a teacher more than $21,000 to settle “differences” as the teacher departs the district. As the Journal-World reported, the school board was mum at its Monday meeting after an executive session ... May 16, 2024 @ 4:39pm [New York Elementary principal resigning to take job in Topeka]( By: Staff Report The principal of New York Elementary will resign at the end of this school year, the Lawrence school district announced Thursday. Sunny Halsted, effective June 30, will no longer be with the district. She has accepted a principal position in ... May 16, 2024 @ 3:59pm [Gov. Kelly signs school funding bill with $75 million boost for special education]( By: Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation that allocates $6.6 billion to K-12 public schools, including $75 million in new money for special education, but vetoed language designed to funnel safety grant cash to a specific software ... May 16, 2024 @ 1:42pm [In letter, Haskell Board of Regents opposes Baker University land sale and New Boston Crossing development]( By: Austin Hornbostel The Haskell National Board of Regents is voicing opposition to development in the Wakarusa River floodplain, calling it a “continued assault on Haskell’s historic Wakarusa Wetlands,” and it has requested that Baker University return the ... May 16, 2024 @ 1:22pm [City of Lawrence to host community presentation on Massachusetts Street improvements project]( By: Staff report The City of Lawrence will host a community presentation next week to share more information about a study that since October 2023 has been gathering feedback on potential improvements to the stretch of Massachusetts Street between 14th and 23rd ... May 16, 2024 @ 1:29pm [Have electronics to dispose of? City of Lawrence will be hosting a recycling day soon]( By: Staff report If you have electronics you're looking to throw out, the city is hosting a special recycling event next month. The City of Lawrence, in partnership with Teknix Solutions, will provide a safe, efficient way for residents to dispose of their ... May 16, 2024 @ 11:30am [Lawrence man accused of killing his wife to be involuntarily committed 2 years after her death; he is 'unlikely to become competent']( By: Chris Conde Thursday marks the two-year anniversary of Regan N. Marek’s death, and in the same week the Douglas County Court began the process of having her husband and alleged killer involuntarily committed. The man, Chad Joseph Marek, 28, was charged ... May 16, 2024 @ 11:06am [Upcoming events include Family Fun Day, 'Lawrence Rampage,' Art Cart, queer storytelling and more]( By: Sarah Parsons FRIDAY, MAY 17 • School of Dance: End of Year Showcase, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets $12. SATURDAY, MAY 18 • Lawrence Farmers’ Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. • Family Fun ... May 16, 2024 @ 10:36am 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