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Lawrence Band Seeks New Stage Near Gazebo | Lawrence News (opens the original)
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The Lawrence City Band is building a new concrete and brick stage right next to the historic South Park gazebo—no taxpayer money needed—to replace their muddy, cable-tripping grass setup. With summer 2027 concerts in mind, they’re crafting a low-maintenance, heritage-respecting platform that honors their Civil War roots and iconic gazebo logo. After exploring other options, the band’s dream stage has won unanimous approval from the Parks Advisory Board—and they’re staying put near the gazebo, no
Lawrence Filmmakers Win Big Grants | Lawrence News (opens the original)
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Two local Lawrence filmmakers just landed big Rocket Grants—Lourdes Kalusha-Aguirre and Sean Kenealy—to turn bold, community-driven visions into reality. Kalusha-Aguirre’s documentary “Forward, Together” explores deep ties between Lawrence and El Salvador, spotlighting everyday solidarity across borders—and inviting listeners to join the movement. Kenealy’s Pocket Cinema Project democratizes filmmaking by teaching people to shoot with phones and host free workshops, culminating in a public film
Masterson Drops Out of Debates | Lawrence News (opens the original)
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Kansas governor’s race intensifies as Republican Ty Masterson skips two major debates, claiming he’s done enough public forums — while Democrat Cindy Holscher vows to debate anytime, anywhere. Their only recent clash? The State Fair, where Masterson accused Holscher of dodging her record and called her “the most radical liberal nominee Kansas has ever seen,” while Holscher hit back, saying Masterson’s avoiding voters because he can’t defend policies that hurt families and favored big donors. Key
Kansas Rural Health Gets $17M Boost | Lawrence News (opens the original)
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Kansas is getting a major healthcare boost with $17 million in federal funds to upgrade rural clinics—funding telehealth, AI tools, diagnostics, and specialist access. Nearly $800K will also improve patient transportation. This is part of an $80M state-wide rural health initiative, distributed across 14 organizations, aimed at closing care gaps in remote areas. Lawmakers see this as a vital step toward modernizing rural healthcare infrastructure over the next five years, ensuring even the most i
Behind the Bar: Fighting Workplace Abuse | Lawrence News (opens the original)
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Behind the lively buzz of bars and restaurants lies a hidden crisis: rampant harassment, discrimination, wage theft, and toxic management that too often goes unreported. This isn’t just about bad bosses—it’s a systemic rot where profit trumps people, fueled by silence and fear. But help is available. Employment attorney Sarah Duggan, once part of the industry herself, debunks myths that keep workers trapped: you can report abuse to state and federal agencies—even without HR—and many lawyers work
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