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Education August 7, 2024 - 9:16 am

Lawrence school board names Jeanice Swift as interim superintendent

by Maya Hodison & Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence school board President Kelly Jones on Wednesday announced the board’s selection of Jeanice Swift as interim superintendent.

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 11:20 pm

Senate Republican and House Democrat ousted by primary challengers in Kansas legislative races

by Sherman Smith, Maya Smith & Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Kansas voters on Tuesday ousted an incumbent Senate Republican and House Democrat who were seen […]

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 8:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 6, 2024

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 7:40 pm

Douglas County primary election results: Loomis wins with nearly two-thirds of vote in DA race; Francisco wins race for Senate 2

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

With almost all ballots counted, the incumbent Douglas County district attorney has lost her seat, a longtime incumbent state senator will hold on for the general election and a city commissioner could not unseat an incumbent county commissioner.

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 6:37 pm

City commissioners approve criteria to choose downtown Lawrence Transit station site

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have signed off on 14 criteria that a committee will use to select the location of the downtown Lawrence Transit station.

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 5:37 pm

Kansas voters participate in low-turnout primary based on a sense of responsibility, duty

by Tim Carpenter, Maya Smith & Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Secretary of State Scott Schwab said turnout in the 2024 primary could resemble participation in 2016, which was a low-turnout election.

Lawrence Life August 6, 2024 - 2:20 pm

Lawrence organization receives donation to fund free back-to-school haircuts

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence organization that offers kids free back-to-school haircuts has received a donation ahead of this year’s first annual Kids Expo.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 5:44 pm

Election Day is today! Here’s our 2024 primary guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Today’s primary election is a big one for Douglas County. Here’s where you can find our key need-to-know election info all in one place.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 4:42 pm

Committee suggests criteria to decide location for downtown Lawrence Transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

Sufficient space for five bus bays and whether park space or parking spaces will be impacted are among the 14 proposed criteria to help decide where the downtown Lawrence Transit station will go.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 3:45 pm

Lawrence City Commission to discuss appointments to city advisory boards

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss nominees to the city’s new advisory boards, some of which will soon launch with all new membership.

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