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The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 on a recommendation. This change would require special-use permits from both commissions for developers. These new requirements allow for public comment and impact consideration for such projects, affecting future development in the area.
The University Daily Kansan · Oct 12, 2026The Lawrence school board will review updates about a student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections. Efforts from the Big 12 / College Football Foundation and the Lawrence Schools Foundation are involved in the upgrade. A ribbon cutting for the location is tentatively scheduled for later this month.
The Lawrence Times · Oct 11, 2026The Lawrence Police Department arrested Jacob Hampton, age 19, on Sunday. He was suspected of robbing the HotBox Smoke Shop earlier that week when officers found an injured clerk. This incident means merchandise valued at about $1,800 was reportedly stolen from the shop.
WIBW · Oct 12, 2026A suspense-thriller film called "One Eye Open" will debut in local theaters this October. The movie features a local cast and uses the Ludington-Thacher House as a setting. This production involves filmmakers who studied at the University of Kansas, offering local culture to see
The Lawrence Times · Oct 11, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The Lawrence Police Department arrested Jacob Hampton, 19, on Sunday after he was suspected of robbing the HotBox Smoke Shop. Officers responded to a reported robbery Wednesday evening when they found the clerk injured. Hampton reportedly stole about $1,800 worth of merchandise before leaving the scene.
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The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the Lawrence City Commission require special-use permits for data center developers. This change would mean projects must now be presented to both commissions, allowing for public comment and impact consideration.
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The Lawrence school board will hear updates regarding the student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney. The meeting includes an overview of efforts from the Big 12 / College Football Foundation and the Lawrence Schools Foundation for the upgrade. A ribbon cutting is tentatively planned later this month.
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A suspense-thriller titled "One Eye Open," featuring a local cast and the Ludington-Thacher House, is set for an October theatrical release. The film, written by Michael D. Coffey, involves a college graduate housesitting and getting caught in a game with thieves. Both filmmakers studied at the University of Kansas.
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