Quail Run students win award for spirit, teamwork and respect at international competition
Lawrence fifth graders Esther Kong and Sarah Song took their STEAM project on the road last week and scored big by bringing home the Core Values Award from the FIRST LEGO League Challenge in Houston, Texas.
Kansas governor vetoes bipartisan plan to slash income, property and sales taxes
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly rejected a bipartisan package of tax cuts Wednesday and proposed a cheaper […]
Jury deliberating in case of man accused in downtown Lawrence homicide
In the second-degree murder trial of Chadwick E. Potter, the prosecutor emphasized Potter’s focus on survival; the defense attorney said the case lacked any solid evidence. Jury deliberations will resume Thursday morning.
One person killed, three injured in head-on crash in southern Lawrence
One person was killed, another was seriously injured and two others were taken to hospitals as the result of a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence.
Justice Matters invites community to annual Action Assembly
Justice Matters will host its annual Action Assembly on Sunday, calling for a boost to the elder care workforce and an end to chronic homelessness in Douglas County.
Jury deliberating in case of man accused in downtown Lawrence homicide
In the second-degree murder trial of Chadwick E. Potter, the prosecutor emphasized Potter’s focus on survival; the defense attorney said the case lacked any solid evidence. Jury deliberations will resume Thursday morning.
One person killed, three injured in head-on crash in southern Lawrence
One person was killed, another was seriously injured and two others were taken to hospitals as the result of a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence.
Justice Matters invites community to annual Action Assembly
Justice Matters will host its annual Action Assembly on Sunday, calling for a boost to the elder care workforce and an end to chronic homelessness in Douglas County.
Jury deliberating in case of man accused in downtown Lawrence homicide
In the second-degree murder trial of Chadwick E. Potter, the prosecutor emphasized Potter’s focus on survival; the defense attorney said the case lacked any solid evidence. Jury deliberations will resume Thursday morning.
One person killed, three injured in head-on crash in southern Lawrence
One person was killed, another was seriously injured and two others were taken to hospitals as the result of a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence.
Justice Matters invites community to annual Action Assembly
Justice Matters will host its annual Action Assembly on Sunday, calling for a boost to the elder care workforce and an end to chronic homelessness in Douglas County.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Round up your unneeded and expired meds; Drug Take Back Day is coming up
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications from the public outside the Douglas County Courthouse this Saturday.
Lawrence College and Career Center principal accepts position in Eudora
Bill DeWitt, principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center, is resigning to accept the position of principal at Eudora High School, according to a news release from the school district.
Expert testifies that Lawrence man died from blunt force trauma; police detail ‘civil’ interactions with defendant
A man whose body was found downtown last summer died from multiple blunt force injuries, an expert testified Tuesday. Police officers also shared details of ”very civil” interactions they’d had with the defendant.
Sound off on the budget: City of Lawrence to launch A Balancing Act
Lawrence residents can soon give their input on how the city should spend money next year through an interactive online platform.
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STATE NEWS
Kansas places into state law blueprint for reforming K-12 instruction in reading
Gov. Laura Kelly affirmed in law Wednesday a flurry of bills on reading literacy, employing people with disabilities, parking railroad cars adjacent to intersections and creating the crime of egging on someone to commit suicide.
Gov. Laura Kelly approves bill creating independent agency devoted to child welfare
Gov. Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation placing into state law establishment of an independent agency dedicated to serving as an advocate for children involved with the state welfare system.
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COMMUNITY VOICES (OPINION)
Tom Harper: The story behind Aladdin Cafe, celebrating 24 years in Lawrence (Column)
Mohammed Iskandrani opened Aladdin Cafe 24 years ago after his mother told him she would move to Lawrence from Jordan if he would open a restaurant, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Letter to the Times: The best place is always ‘somewhere else’
”Opponents of the proposed Kansas Sky Energy Center say they are not against renewable energy in Douglas County; they just think it should be located somewhere else. Where?” Joe Harrington writes in this letter to the Times.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Free State sweeps speech and debate national qualifier; Lawrence High qualifies 7
Free State High School’s forensics team dominated the speech and debate national qualifier, winning all four sweepstakes awards and seeing nine students punch their tickets to the national tournament. Lawrence High qualified seven students for nationals.
KU to host cousin of Emmett Till; livestream of public talk will be available
The cousin and childhood best friend of Emmett Till will speak at a KU event this week. The talk will be livestreamed.
Fashion show spotlights Indigenous designers at Haskell
Indigenous talent, resilience and resistance were on display Saturday during Haskell’s first fashion show, “Indigenous Couture Goes Vogue.”
Free State sweeps speech and debate national qualifier; Lawrence High qualifies 7
Free State High School’s forensics team dominated the speech and debate national qualifier, winning all four sweepstakes awards and seeing nine students punch their tickets to the national tournament. Lawrence High qualified seven students for nationals.
KU to host cousin of Emmett Till; livestream of public talk will be available
The cousin and childhood best friend of Emmett Till will speak at a KU event this week. The talk will be livestreamed.
Fashion show spotlights Indigenous designers at Haskell
Indigenous talent, resilience and resistance were on display Saturday during Haskell’s first fashion show, “Indigenous Couture Goes Vogue.”
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Lawrence journalism students convince district to reverse course on AI surveillance they say violates freedom of press
Journalism students at Lawrence High School have convinced the school district to remove their files from the purview of a controversial artificial intelligence surveillance system after months of debate with administrators.
Residents of North Lawrence campsite prepare to say goodbye
People have had a lot to say about the camp in North Lawrence over the past couple of years. But those who live there are mourning as they pack up to leave the place where they’ve made their homes.
Lawrence community comes together to support Haskell students traveling for Cole Brings Plenty’s memorial service
More than 60 community members attended an Indigenous open mic and silent auction fundraiser to support Haskell students traveling to Eagle Butte, South Dakota to attend the memorial service for Cole Brings Plenty.
City to clear North Lawrence campsite Monday
Camping will no longer be allowed in the North Lawrence area behind Johnny’s Tavern effective Monday. Advocates dispute the city’s account that many former residents have “exited street homelessness.”
Lawrence journalism students convince district to reverse course on AI surveillance they say violates freedom of press
Journalism students at Lawrence High School have convinced the school district to remove their files from the purview of a controversial artificial intelligence surveillance system after months of debate with administrators.
Residents of North Lawrence campsite prepare to say goodbye
People have had a lot to say about the camp in North Lawrence over the past couple of years. But those who live there are mourning as they pack up to leave the place where they’ve made their homes.
Lawrence community comes together to support Haskell students traveling for Cole Brings Plenty’s memorial service
More than 60 community members attended an Indigenous open mic and silent auction fundraiser to support Haskell students traveling to Eagle Butte, South Dakota to attend the memorial service for Cole Brings Plenty.
City to clear North Lawrence campsite Monday
Camping will no longer be allowed in the North Lawrence area behind Johnny’s Tavern effective Monday. Advocates dispute the city’s account that many former residents have “exited street homelessness.”
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MORE COMMUNITY VOICES
The opinion pieces in this section are generally written by members of the Lawrence community and those who have close ties. In addition, we’re offering some space for area organizations and organizers to provide updates and attempt to reach other folks who might share their mission.
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Letter to the Times: Solar project would sacrifice farmland, require fossil energy
”I want to offer a perspective on the proposed Kaw Valley industrial solar project that considers the deeper energy lifecycle issues. I am concerned that this project actually would lead us to waste more fossil energy resources and sacrifice good farmland in the process,” Byron Wiley writes in this letter to the Times.
Letter to the Times: We need the Kansas Sky Energy Center
”If this project is rejected, it would be a devastating blow to our efforts to reduce global warming and climate change and encourage other Kansas counties to reject renewable energy projects,” Tad Kramar writes in this letter to the Times.
Tom Harper: Project to bring new life to prominent downtown Lawrence building
”Lawrence is fortunate that 3D Development and Q39 have decided to take on the (former Lawrence Journal-World) building as a redevelopment project,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
The opinion pieces in this section are generally written by members of the Lawrence community and those who have close ties. In addition, we’re offering some space for area organizations and organizers to provide updates and attempt to reach other folks who might share their mission.
Want to submit a letter to the Times? Great!
Click here to find out how.
Letter to the Times: Solar project would sacrifice farmland, require fossil energy
”I want to offer a perspective on the proposed Kaw Valley industrial solar project that considers the deeper energy lifecycle issues. I am concerned that this project actually would lead us to waste more fossil energy resources and sacrifice good farmland in the process,” Byron Wiley writes in this letter to the Times.
Letter to the Times: We need the Kansas Sky Energy Center
”If this project is rejected, it would be a devastating blow to our efforts to reduce global warming and climate change and encourage other Kansas counties to reject renewable energy projects,” Tad Kramar writes in this letter to the Times.
Tom Harper: Project to bring new life to prominent downtown Lawrence building
”Lawrence is fortunate that 3D Development and Q39 have decided to take on the (former Lawrence Journal-World) building as a redevelopment project,” Tom Harper writes in this column.