LJWorld.com Headlines for February 14, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [District leadership highlights improved graduation rates for students, with rate reaching highest level in 16 years]( Lawrence school district leaders touted the results of the annual state accreditation review that shows rising graduation rates in the district. As part of its meeting Monday, the Lawrence school board received the district’s Kansas ... [District leadership highlights improved graduation rates for students, with rate reaching highest level in 16 years]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence school district leaders touted the results of the annual state accreditation review that shows rising graduation rates in the district. As part of its meeting Monday, the Lawrence school board received the district’s Kansas ... February 13, 2023 @ 10:35pm [Kansas City's Super Bowl victory celebration set for Wednesday]( By: By Lisa Rodriguez and Chris Fortune, KCUR Kansas City fans will take to the streets Wednesday to celebrate the team's second Super Bowl win in four years. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be pushed to Thursday. If you were lucky enough to take part in 2020’s celebration, ... February 13, 2023 @ 6:45pm [Woman charged with felony assault for allegedly threatening a woman with a BB gun at homeless outreach center]( By: Chris Conde A woman has been charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly threatened another woman with a BB gun outside of a Lawrence homeless outreach center on Sunday. Police responded around 12:45 p.m. Sunday to a church in the 1000 block of ... February 13, 2023 @ 5:37pm [Health insurance premiums for university students would increase under new plan]( By: Chad Lawhorn University students who rely on health insurance through a program run by the Kansas Board of Regents should prepare for about a 6.5% to 8.5% price increase, while some also will see a decline in benefits. The Kansas Board of Regents will be ... February 13, 2023 @ 5:29pm [Lawrence police blotter for Feb 13, 2023]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity over the weekend. 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 day. Each ... February 13, 2023 @ 5:39pm [Lawrence City Commission to consider putting changes to form of government on upcoming ballot]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence city leaders will soon consider asking voters to change the city's governing body to include some seats elected by districts and a directly elected mayor. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider ... February 13, 2023 @ 4:00pm [KU wins $50M state grant to fund football stadium renovations, campus gateway project; KU Endowment commits $150M]( By: Chad Lawhorn Updated at 4:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 A plan to renovate KU’s football stadium and build a new “campus gateway” around it has won a $50 million state grant and a commitment of $150 million in funding from the KU Endowment ... February 13, 2023 @ 3:37pm [Mother whose 16-year-old son died from fentanyl poisoning to discuss escalating drug crisis]( By: Staff Report A Douglas County coalition dedicated, in part, to reducing substance abuse is hosting an event later this month intended to draw more attention to the escalating fentanyl crisis. Engage Douglas County is set to sponsor “Drugs in the Age of ... February 13, 2023 @ 12:12pm [2 arrested in connection with alleged attacks on food donor, police officer at city-run camp for homeless]( By: Chris Conde Updated at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 Two people have been charged with battering a resident who was donating food and a law enforcement officer at the city-run camp for people experiencing homelessness in North Lawrence. The incident ... February 13, 2023 @ 11:29am 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