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Haskell Welcome Back Pow Wow coming up this weekend
Haskell Indian Nations University’s annual Welcome Back Pow Wow is set to return Saturday.
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Kansas Board of Regents sculpt $300 million plan for boosting state aid to public higher education
The Kansas Board of Regents deleted a quarter-billion dollars Thursday from the extraordinary budget increase sought by public state universities.
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Jamie Ulmer brings his act to a larger stage at Theatre Lawrence
Jamie Ulmer, the new executive director of Theatre Lawrence, has a tough act to follow. Here he discusses his experience coming from small-town Beatrice, Nebraska, the new season, and his plans for the community theater.
Lawrence police investigate bomb threat at Billy Mills Middle School, say it isn’t credible
Lawrence police Thursday morning were investigating a reported bomb threat at Billy Mills Middle School, according to emails from administrators.
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Lawrence City Commission candidates generally agree city needs much housing progress, Pallet Shelter Village
Lawrence has a long way to go from a housing standpoint, candidates vying for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission agreed during a forum Wednesday.
Second workshop in BIPOC wellness series to center suicide prevention
A free workshop this weekend will focus on suicide risk and prevention among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community members.
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Jury deadlocked in case of Lawrence man charged with rape of KU freshman
A Douglas County jury on Wednesday could not reach a verdict in the case of a Lawrence man who was charged with raping a University of Kansas freshman during her first week on campus in 2018.
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KU faculty members file for union election
A majority of KU faculty have signed cards to file for a union, the United Academics of the University of Kansas announced Wednesday, moving the group closer to a union election.
Lawrence city staff members, commissioners hesitate as mayor calls to enforce no-camping measures
Mayor Lisa Larsen on Tuesday called for the city to push back against people camping around town. City staff members and her fellow commissioners said they agree that the situation needs to change, but there was not a feasible way to end camping right now.
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Douglas County judge rejects prosecutor’s attempt to seal affidavit by insulting newspaper
A Douglas County judge says a prosecutor’s criticism of the Lawrence Journal-World raises First Amendment concerns and is “beneath the dignity” of the district attorney’s office.
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