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Crime & Courts June 5, 2024 - 9:00 pm

Lawrence man accused of threatening couple with hatchet bound over on one charge; second charge dismissed

by Mackenzie Clark

The case will proceed against a Lawrence man charged after an altercation near the former city-run camp for people experiencing homelessness on one charge rather than two, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 5, 2024 - 4:55 pm

Community members to exchange skills, knowledge at Lawrence library’s free How-To Festival

by Maya Hodison

Presenters will share with the community how to do card tricks, dance Argentine tango, cook by using sun rays and more at an annual Lawrence festival.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 5, 2024 - 11:18 am

Conservative strategist nominated Sen. Marci Francisco for third-party bid; secretary of state says it’s invalid

by Cuyler Dunn

The Kansas secretary of state’s office ruled Wednesday that a Republican strategist’s filing of a minor party candidate nomination for longtime Democratic Sen. Marci Francisco was invalid.

Lawrence news June 4, 2024 - 9:09 pm

Lawrence city commissioners vote to no longer broadcast public comment because of ‘performative’ public

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-1 Tuesday to no longer broadcast the general public comment period and to move it to the very end of each meeting because of how some people have chosen to use the time. 

Lawrence news June 4, 2024 - 8:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves boundaries for downtown transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

The Downtown Transit Station Steering Committee will next pick some specific sites to suggest for a station location as the Lawrence City Commission approved their recommended site boundaries Tuesday evening.

Environment June 4, 2024 - 7:06 pm

Reminder: City of Lawrence electronics recycling event coming up Saturday

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence will host a recycling event Saturday where Douglas County residents can safely dispose of electronic items.

Community Voices June 4, 2024 - 6:31 pm

Shawn Alexander: The little-known story of George R. King and Bailey Hall (Column)

by Shawn Alexander

”King is an example of why history matters and a testament of who gets lost in the retelling of history when certain stories, individuals and events are left out of the history books and public memory,” Shawn Alexander writes in this column.

Andrea Albright / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 3, 2024 - 6:10 pm

Preliminary hearing delayed in case of downtown shooting that killed Lawrence musician

by Andrea Albright

A scheduling conflict delayed Monday’s planned preliminary hearing for a man accused of shooting and killing a local musician in downtown Lawrence in March.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Education June 3, 2024 - 4:34 pm

Free summer lunches for kids return to Lawrence

by Lane Rozin

Food and fun were both on the menu Monday as free summer lunches for kids returned to the Lawrence Public Library and launched at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Lawrence news June 3, 2024 - 2:36 pm

Douglas County voters: The filing deadline has passed. Here’s who’s running for election

by Mackenzie Clark

The deadline to file to run for office passed at noon for this big election year. Here, find out which races will have primaries, which will be decided in the general election, which are unopposed, and who’s running in each of them.

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