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Education June 24, 2024 - 5:04 pm

Lawrence school district names next principal of New York Elementary and Montessori

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district has selected Brian Workman, currently an instructional coach at Cordley Elementary, as next principal of New York Elementary and Montessori School.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 24, 2024 - 1:17 pm

Deputy DA Seiden no longer working in DA’s office; preliminary hearing in murder case delayed

by Andrea Albright

Joshua Seiden is no longer employed as deputy Douglas County district attorney, and a preliminary hearing in a murder case set for Monday was continued after a closed-door meeting in Douglas County District Court.

Lawrence news June 24, 2024 - 11:58 am

Heat advisory in effect Monday and Tuesday in Lawrence; watch for signs of heat-related illness

by Lawrence Times

A heat advisory will be in effect noon Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday in Lawrence and Douglas County because of dangerously high heat indices and little overnight relief in the forecast.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 24, 2024 - 8:53 am

New director opens Lawrence Community Shelter as weather emergency shelter during 100-degree days

by Mackenzie Clark

As the season’s first heat advisory goes into effect Monday and temps hit 100°, people living outside will be able to seek refuge at the Lawrence Community Shelter. That’s one of many changes under the new director’s watch.

Environment June 23, 2024 - 11:07 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for June 24-30, 2024

by Ken Lassman

This Snowberry clearwing, a member of the sphinx moth family, is attracted by the beautiful purple prairie clover flower found blooming in area prairies this time of year.

Education June 23, 2024 - 3:51 pm

Free State debate duo nabs 3rd at nationals in coach’s last season

by Cuyler Dunn

Sophie Racy and Connor Brown placed third in the nation in policy debate and Free State was named a top-20 school nationwide at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, closing out coach Kelly Thompson’s teaching career.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education June 23, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Consent agenda, executive session on contract negotiations scheduled for Lawrence school board meeting

by Lawrence Times

The agenda for Monday’s school board meeting includes a slew of consent agenda items, such as panic buttons for Broken Arrow, as well as a closed-door session on employee contract negotiations.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 22, 2024 - 8:32 pm

‘They never forgot their Grandfather’: Sacred Red Rock reunited with Kaw people, Kaw land

by Molly Adams

Nearly 400 people attended a rematriation celebration Saturday at the Sacred Red Rock’s new home: on Kaw land at Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park near Council Grove.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Business June 22, 2024 - 12:08 pm

Jody’s Market, a downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, set to open in July

by Jordan Winter

Downtown Lawrence hasn’t been home to a grocery store in recent memory, but Reanna Slagle wants to close that gap. She plans to open Jody’s Market, a microgrocery store geared toward pedestrians, during the first week of July.

Arts & Events June 22, 2024 - 11:17 am

‘From any position, a person can lead’: Black Kansans to discuss civic engagement at Lawrence brunch

by Maya Hodison

As part of a statewide leadership series, Black Kansans will soon convene in Lawrence in hopes of empowering one another.

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