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Crime & Courts June 21, 2023 - 7:44 pm

Defense attorney alleges Douglas County DA’s office withheld information that discredited sheriff’s deputy

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence defense attorney is arguing that his client’s case should be dismissed because prosecutors failed to disclose Brady/Giglio information, or information that raises questions about an officer’s credibility and character.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2023 - 1:38 pm

Mid Summer Night on Mass to feature block party, restaurant specials and more

by Chansi Long

Specific details about Lawrence’s first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass are solidifying: face painting by Purple Palette, a street juggling show called Dingus’ Showcase, and a block party outside the Bourgeois Pig are some highlights.  

Environment June 20, 2023 - 10:40 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes down single-use plastic bag ban

by Mackenzie Clark

On a 2-2 tie, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted down an ordinance that would have banned the use of single-use plastic bags in city limits.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 20, 2023 - 10:04 pm

Community members again push Lawrence City Commission to take action against anti-trans state law

by Mackenzie Clark

After hearing from about 70 people Tuesday, Vice Mayor Bart Littlejohn encouraged people to reach out to the city to discuss possibilities for an ordinance to protect transgender and gender-nonconforming people from Kansas’ anti-trans legislation.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 20, 2023 - 8:57 pm

Unionized City of Lawrence workers say they’re facing retaliation for filing grievances, hostile work environment

by Chansi Long

Public sector workers held a demonstration Tuesday in front of City Hall just before the Lawrence City Commission meeting, hoping to draw attention to what they say are long ignored complaints. 

Education June 20, 2023 - 6:36 pm

Lawrence school board narrows applicants for vacant seat to 4; interviews scheduled for next week

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Tuesday chose four applicants to move forward in the process of filling a vacant seat on the board.

Environment June 20, 2023 - 3:24 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider permits for testing in West Gardner Solar project

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider approving permits for NextEra Energy Resources to conduct testing related to the West Gardner Solar project.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 19, 2023 - 7:14 pm

Lawrence activists draft ordinance against anti-trans bill; attorney prepares for legal battle

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence activists are working on multifaceted approaches to stand against multiple Kansas laws targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming people — including drafting a “safe haven” city ordinance.

Lawrence news June 19, 2023 - 4:19 pm

Lawrence City Commission to discuss capital improvement plan, consider plastic bag ban

by Mackenzie Clark

City of Lawrence staff will ask city commissioners for their input Tuesday on a draft capital improvement plan spanning the next five years. Commissioners will also consider approving a ban on single-use plastic bags.

Education June 19, 2023 - 12:26 pm

Lawrence school board to pick 4 applicants to advance in process of filling vacant seat

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will choose four applicants to advance to interviews for a vacant seat on the board.

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