LJWorld.com Headlines for July 31, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Prairie-style home in Old West Lawrence features historic details with modern touches]( Susan and Brad Tate didn’t have to travel far when they moved into their early 20th century home in Old West Lawrence in 1998. They already lived just a few houses down, and they jumped at the chance to buy their current home. “We felt ... [Prairie-style home in Old West Lawrence features historic details with modern touches]( By: Chansi Long Susan and Brad Tate didn’t have to travel far when they moved into their early 20th century home in Old West Lawrence in 1998. They already lived just a few houses down, and they jumped at the chance to buy their current home. “We felt ... July 31, 2021 @ 12:00am [Real estate transfers for July 20-26, 2021]( By: Below are real estate transfers filed at the Douglas County Clerk’s Office from July 20 through July 26. Tuesday, July 20 Maninger, John Richard to Belanger, Van-Ryan, 412 Sierra Dr, Lawrence. Vilandai, Suchithra Madhavan, Vilandai, ... July 30, 2021 @ 11:09pm [Millions in rental and utility assistance still available for Kansans as end of eviction moratorium nears]( By: Rochelle Valverde A nationwide ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is expected to expire Saturday, meaning that tenants who have fallen behind could soon be asked to pay their back rent or be forced to vacate their homes. However, those whose back ... July 30, 2021 @ 7:40pm [Man sentenced to probation in connection with 5-year-old shooting 6-year-old Lawrence boy]( By: Dylan Lysen A man convicted of endangering a child in connection with an August 2020 shooting that critically injured a 6-year-old boy was sentenced to probation on Friday. The 6-year-old was shot by a 5-year-old in the man’s home. Rashun B. Lewis, 28, ... July 30, 2021 @ 5:46pm [Grant to KU will help create digital literacy program for women leaving prison, jail]( By: Staff report A nearly $250,000 grant will allow University of Kansas researchers to create new programs aimed at improving the digital literacy of women who are being released from prison or jail. KU’s Center for Digital Inclusion has received the grant ... July 30, 2021 @ 5:18pm [Dole Institute of Politics seeking photos and stories for new memory wall to honor Kansas veterans]( By: Staff report The Dole Institute of Politics wants to receive stories and photos of military members from Kansas for a new “virtual memory wall” that will be housed at the center on the University of Kansas’ west campus. The institute, 2350 Petefish ... July 30, 2021 @ 5:16pm [Governor recommends masks for nearly everyone in K-12 schools; K-State announces mask mandate]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday recommended that nearly everyone inside K-12 schools or riding school buses in Kansas be required to wear a mask, and Kansas State University will require masks in its buildings, whether people ... July 30, 2021 @ 4:14pm [Mural honoring front-line workers planned for one of downtown's largest buildings]( By: Chad Lawhorn I suspect there are times when waiters and waitresses serving me wished they were 8 feet tall. It would allow them to stand back farther when putting another basket of chips and salsa in front of me. Well, soon, there may be 8-foot-tall servers ... July 30, 2021 @ 4:09pm [Researchers soon to share findings on racial breakdown of local traffic stops]( By: Staff report Researchers investigating the racial breakdown of law enforcement contact and traffic stops in Douglas County will soon share their initial findings during a public meeting. The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, which hired ... July 30, 2021 @ 2:05pm [Texas, OU officially agree to join SEC by 2025; staying in Big 12 would have meant 'falling behind']( By: The Associated Press After the boards of regents for the universities of Texas and Oklahoma voted Friday to accept invitations to the Southeastern Conference, the league announced the Big 12 rivals would start competing in the SEC in the fall of 2025. “This is a ... July 30, 2021 @ 1:36pm [Lawrence police blotter for July 30, 2021]( By: Staff report 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 ... July 30, 2021 @ 1:15pm [Former Kansas guard Marcus Garrett inks free agent deal with the Miami Heat]( By: Matt Tait According to a Friday morning Instagram post from Young Money APAA Sports, the agency that represents him, former Kansas guard Marcus Garrett has signed a free agent deal with the Miami Heat. ESPN.com draft expert Jonathan Givony also tweeted ... July 30, 2021 @ 10:04am 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