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Environment March 27, 2024 - 7:18 pm

Douglas County Commission hears more about proposed solar farm; will vote on project in April

by Cuyler Dunn

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday held a work session to discuss a permit for a proposed massive solar farm north of Lawrence, the first of two meetings focused on the project.

Environment March 27, 2024 - 1:25 pm

Kansas senators vote on police dog bill, pass plastic bag ban that would nullify Lawrence order

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Republican lawmakers in Topeka are trying to snuff out liberal Lawrence’s reign as a plastic bag-free city. If history is a guide, the GOP likely won’t have enough votes to overturn a veto from the governor.

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Lawrence news March 27, 2024 - 12:09 pm

Lawrence resident who found injured dog, shelter director call on city to boost animal control coverage

by Tricia Masenthin

Richard Renner planned to walk his dog around the Pinkney neighborhood last week. But as the pair went outside they encountered a disturbing sight — a severely injured black dog curled up in their yard.

Education March 26, 2024 - 6:14 pm

Free State junior achieves highest national speech and debate honor

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School junior Anwen Williams has reached a prestigious milestone after scoring in more than 375 rounds of speech and debate competition so far.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education March 26, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Proposed STEAM middle school schedule includes longer school days, late start Wednesdays

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district’s planned STEAM middle school could have a late start in addition to early dismissal on Wednesdays, longer school days, and other factors differing from the other middle schools.

Obituaries March 26, 2024 - 3:08 pm

Obituary: Jeremy Wayne Martin

by Lawrence Community

Jeremy Wayne Martin, 2/23/1981 – 3/21/2024

State Government March 26, 2024 - 1:24 pm

Kansas bill limiting privacy advances as lawmakers opine on ‘regret and emptiness’ of abortion

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Senate Republicans say 11 questions proposed to survey pregnant people in the state before they can receive an abortion will help lawmakers make better decisions. Critics say the proposed survey is overly invasive, offensive and a blatant attempt to push an anti-abortion agenda. 

Education March 25, 2024 - 11:20 pm

Lawrence school district looks to staffing incentives, other cost-saving ideas as enrollment declines

by Maya Hodison

As enrollment keeps trending downward, Lawrence school board members on Monday heard some additional details about possible ways to cut costs, including hiring specialized positions rather than going through contractors.

Education March 25, 2024 - 10:18 pm

Lawrence school board president, superintendent say reinstated administrative positions are necessary to support principals

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district’s superintendent and school board president on Monday defended the reinstatement of two administrative positions that had previously been cut from the district’s budget.

Lawrence Life March 25, 2024 - 5:49 pm

Ballard Center to hold groundbreaking ceremony for building addition; governor to appear

by Maya Hodison

The Ballard Center will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction on an addition to its building, and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is slated as the special guest.

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