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Courtesy of Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center
Lawrence news February 27, 2023 - 4:36 pm

Douglas County law enforcement, nonprofits granted nearly $275K to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence

by Lawrence Times

Five grants totaling almost $275,000 will help local agencies serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and stalking.

Business February 27, 2023 - 4:08 pm

U.S. transportation secretary visits Kansas, gives speech at future Panasonic plant site

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Surrounded by local and national leaders, U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to the Panasonic project as an example of rural revitalization through green energy transportation projects.

Ken Lassman
Environment February 27, 2023 - 6:00 am

Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 27-March 5, 2023

by Ken Lassman

The tallgrass prairie can be a great place to observe striking patterns in the dormant grasses and forbs, including the abstract swirls found in this patch of eastern gamagrass.

Education February 26, 2023 - 7:44 pm

FAQs, background info and timelines as Lawrence school board mulls closing buildings

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Public Schools superintendent on Friday released his recommendation to close three elementary schools and repurpose a middle school. We’re looking to answer your questions about timelines, transportation, the budget and more.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food February 25, 2023 - 1:51 pm

Moriki Sushi opens in Lawrence, featuring traditional rolls and owners’ custom favorites

by Chansi Long

A number of local sushi restaurants shuttered during the pandemic. But those who’ve craved the dish now have a new option: Moriki Sushi in eastern Lawrence. 

Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times graphic
Education February 24, 2023 - 5:34 pm

Lawrence superintendent’s recommendation: Close 3 elementary schools, repurpose middle school

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis is recommending that three elementary schools be closed and a middle school be repurposed into a magnet school.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Education February 24, 2023 - 4:26 pm

Members of Lawrence school district’s budget planning committee share frustrations with process, reflections

by Maya Hodison

By the end of a five-month process of analyzing potential budget cuts for next year, some members of the Lawrence school district’s budget planning committee felt facilitators and district leaders lacked transparency and dismissed their ideas. Others felt the committee achieved its purpose.

Lawrence news February 24, 2023 - 11:28 am

Sleet, freezing rain possible Friday in Lawrence; Sunday could see storms

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County could see some sleet and freezing rain Friday afternoon and evening, and severe thunderstorms could be on the way Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Lawrence Life February 24, 2023 - 10:36 am

Dogwatch: Meet Gravy and Bruno

by Jordan Winter

In this episode, you’ll meet Gravy and Bruno. See how Gravy’s owner styles him in vintage clothes, and learn how Bruno is helping his new family.

Lawrence news February 23, 2023 - 8:41 pm

City of Lawrence may consider adopting version of the CROWN Act

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission on Thursday voiced support for the city to adopt a version of the CROWN Act, a law that blocks race-based hair discrimination.

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