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A community-workshopped production illustrating how birthing people have strived for reproductive justice across time made its debut Wednesday, and audiences have two more opportunities to join in the conversation.
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Two Lawrence activists have filed a federal lawsuit alleging freedom of speech violations by the City of Lawrence. It’s the second lawsuit of that nature filed against the city this week, following one from an anti-mask protester.
Prosecutors have filed a charge against a Lawrence man in connection with a June shooting that resulted in a 20-year-old man’s death.
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Unionized workers and allies were picketing Thursday morning outside Starbucks, in solidarity with a national movement pushing for better working conditions at the massive corporate coffee chain.
New Boston Crossing, a planned development southeast of the K-10 interchange at Iowa Street, took the next steps toward coming to fruition with votes from the planning commission on Wednesday.
The Lawrence Schools Foundation is looking for nominations for a big annual award given to teachers, staff members and paraeducators who go above and beyond.
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew has had three different deputy clerks since shortly after the 2020 election, when the previous deputy clerk left the job amid unsubstantiated voter fraud claims and conspiracy theories.
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The Lawrence Farmers Market is winding down its season, but the final Saturday morning market will give shoppers a convenient way to help reduce local food insecurity.
The Lawrence Police Department is prioritizing calls by how solvable they are, LPD Chief Rich Lockhart told city commissioners Tuesday, and the addition of four non-officer responders has helped with efficiency.
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Local author and Haskell professor Daniel Wildcat will round out the Raven Book Store’s 2023 event slate Friday with a discussion over his new book, “On Indigenuity: Learning the Lessons of Mother Earth.”
