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August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news April 2, 2021 - 4:30 am

‘Vast majority’ of Babcock Place residents back in their apartments

by Mackenzie Clark

After a rooftop fire at Lawrence’s Babcock Place Apartments on Tuesday, a “vast majority” of the building’s residents have been able to return to their units, said Shannon Oury, executive director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news April 1, 2021 - 4:10 pm

Eudora now has a United Way resource center

by Lawrence Times

The United Way of Douglas County is hoping to expand access to social services to […]

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Crime & Courts April 1, 2021 - 3:15 pm

Protection orders can now be sought online anywhere in Kansas

by Lawrence Times

A new web portal will allow those in need to file for protection orders in any Kansas county online. The goal, in part, is to expand access for those who might not be able to get to a courthouse in person to file paperwork.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news April 1, 2021 - 2:24 pm

Did you hear that boom? Explosion at Lawrence power plant was from turbine malfunction

by Mackenzie Clark

The sound of an explosion rattled homes all over Lawrence just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, […]

Education March 31, 2021 - 7:53 pm

KU chancellor, provost field questions on university’s future in 2-hour town hall

by Conner Mitchell

KU leaders addressed the university’s finances, diversity, equity and inclusion, choosing outside consultants over KU’s own experts, interim positions and more.

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care
Arts & Events March 31, 2021 - 1:23 pm

Local child author battling cancer to hold book signing Friday at Dusty Bookshelf

by Conner Mitchell

When Nicholas Parscale was diagnosed with pineoblastoma, a type of brain cancer, at age 10 […]

Education March 30, 2021 - 9:54 pm

Community questions possible K-5 classroom closure at Kennedy, district transparency

by Tricia Masenthin

More than 80 participants attended the first of two virtual meetings Tuesday evening for the […]

The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas
Business March 30, 2021 - 6:26 pm

Linda Robinson wins Lawrence ATHENA Award; Chamber awards 2 posthumous Citizens of the Years

by Lawrence Times

Linda Robinson was announced Tuesday as Lawrence’s 2020 ATHENA Award winner. The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas, […]

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Education March 30, 2021 - 3:43 pm

KU Debate falls just short of national championship; top team finishes with 10-1 record

by Conner Mitchell

Pitted against the University of Michigan in the semifinals of the National Debate Tournament, the […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news March 30, 2021 - 12:53 pm

Some residents evacuate as Lawrence’s Babcock Place Apartments catch fire

by Mackenzie Clark

Some residents evacuated Babcock Place Apartments, 1700 Massachusetts St., Tuesday afternoon as a fire burned on the roof.

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