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Business April 4, 2023 - 11:49 pm

Cap on short-term rental units to remain for now, Lawrence City Commission decides

by Abby Shepherd

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday decided to table a discussion on raising or eliminating the cap on the number of short-term rental units property owners may license in some parts of town.

Lawrence news April 4, 2023 - 11:28 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves nixing draft ordinance from community-police work group’s charge

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to drop from a work group’s charge the review of a draft ordinance that the Community Police Review Board and city staff worked on for more than a year.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 4, 2023 - 5:31 pm

Many North Lawrence campsite residents surprised, upset by new fence closing off camp

by Chansi Long

Emerging from their tents on Tuesday morning, residents at the city-run campsite in North Lawrence saw workers installing a fence designed to keep visitors out. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Health April 4, 2023 - 3:43 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider operating agreement for Treatment & Recovery Center

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider approving a $1.6 million agreement with Bert Nash to operate the Treatment and Recovery Center.

Education April 4, 2023 - 3:08 pm

Kansas lawmakers plan to use COVID-19 funds to expand voucher program to public school students

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

A new form of the long-debated Kansas voucher program for private schools would fund the program with federal COVID-19 dollars and provide $1,000 for public school students.

Lawrence Life April 4, 2023 - 12:48 pm

The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for April 4, 2023 (Sponsored post)

by Brought to us by The Raven Book Store

“This week’s bestsellers list truly reflects the broad tastes of Raven readers,” the Raven Book Store writes.

Education April 4, 2023 - 12:19 pm

KU debate duo finishes in top 8 of national tournament; second duo reaches top 16

by Cuyler Dunn

KU Debate’s duo of Mickey McMahon and Michael Scott advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Debate Tournament, placing them as one of the top 8 teams in the country.

Lawrence news April 4, 2023 - 11:43 am

Lawrence Tenants to hold ‘Imagination Session’ to plan future activism

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Tenants are inviting renters to an “Imagination Session” on Thursday to dream up what changes they want to see next for the local housing landscape.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Education April 4, 2023 - 9:42 am

Astronomy group brings the outer reaches of space to Lawrence

by Chloe Anderson

Although the group of people gathered on top of the Vermont Street parking garage Monday night had a great view of the sunset, they were all waiting for one thing: nightfall. 

Community Voices April 4, 2023 - 8:56 am

Clay Wirestone: Exuberant protesters challenge malevolent Kansas legislators. Whose side are you on? (Column)

by Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector

”Who best represents the principles that made Kansas and America great? (Hint: It’s the kids,)” Clay Wirestone writes in this Kansas Reflector column.

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