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Lawrence school board member Andrew Nussbaum steps down
Andrew Nussbaum, elected to the Lawrence school board in November, has submitted his resignation, effective immediately.
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Indigenous Community Center event brings communal healing through art and abortion justice education
A sense of rage and eagerness to mobilize resonated among those in attendance at the Indigenous Community Center’s awareness event Saturday. It provided space to release emotions and celebrate cultural identity.
Here’s how to apply for free and reduced-price meals in Lawrence Public Schools
The federal program that was providing universal free meals for all students amid the pandemic has been discontinued. Here’s how to apply for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year in Lawrence Public Schools.
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River City Rock Camp tuning up for annual concert
River City Rock Camp aims to prepare kids and teens for musicianship, no matter their skill level. This Saturday, all are invited to watch five groups of campers perform a free concert at The Granada.
New KU Endowment president left west coast university that’s been criticized for anti-LGBTQ policies
The next president of KU Endowment left his last higher ed position after the school’s board of trustees was unwilling to change anti-LGBTQ policies, according to the endowment.
Lawrence school board votes 4-3 against fees for students who qualify for reduced-price meals
Lawrence school district families who qualify for reduced-price meals will have to budget for meal costs for the upcoming school year, but not for additional student fees, the school board decided during its meeting Monday.
Eudora teen with a passion for patient care earns $5,000 college scholarship
Eudora High School graduate Ling Clobes knows the scary feelings that can accompany a child’s hospital stay. Born with a cleft lip and palate, the teen has undergone a dozen procedures, including double jaw surgery.
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Lawrence school board to set new student fees and meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a third proposal to change student fees, which would add fees for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches; new meal prices; and some organizational updates.
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Here’s what to do in an encounter with law enforcement
At the end of the day, both the driver getting pulled over and the officer making the stop want to make it home safely. A Lawrence police lieutenant and a prosecutor on Saturday shared some advice on how to do that, plus other rights you should know.
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Community celebration on Sunday to honor Wakarusa Wetlands
Community members, artists and authors are invited to gather together Sunday morning to celebrate the Wakarusa Wetlands, an area deeply tied to Indigenous history in Lawrence and home to a variety of animal species and nature.
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