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Lawrence speech pathologist charged with child sex crimes is dead at 62
Mark Gridley, the former speech pathologist at Prairie Park Elementary School in Lawrence who was charged with sex crimes against students, has died at age 62.
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Challenge to Kansas anti-trans law heads to appeal while two more cases face consolidation
Pivotal court cases challenging laws that have altered the lives of transgender Kansans are approaching turning points, as one moves to a higher court and two others face consolidation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Commission sends top 3 picks for Douglas County judge to governor
A commission has advanced three names for the governor to consider to fill a district judge vacancy in Douglas County, according to an announcement from the Kansas Judicial Branch.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Fraud prevention event will show Douglas County folks how to spot, avoid scams
A free event on fraud prevention will teach Douglas County residents about common scams and how to stay safe.
How could electing the Kansas Supreme Court affect issues like abortion and school funding?
An August constitutional amendment vote would give voters the ability to directly pick Kansas Supreme Court justices. Critics say the ripple effects for issues such as abortion and school funding could be massive.
Finalists for Kansas Supreme Court vacancy willing to stand for election if amendment passes
A constitutional amendment on voters’ Aug. 4 ballots would require Kansas Supreme Court justices to be chosen through direct election. Finalists for a vacancy on the bench would be willing to stand for election if the amendment passes but don’t see themselves as politicians.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Here are the 9 nominees for the Douglas County district judge vacancy
Nine candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for a district judge vacancy in Douglas County.
KU Hospital Authority says CVS stole nearly $62 million in prescription drug savings
The KU Hospital Authority is suing CVS, alleging the mega pharmacy company secretly kept $62 million in prescription drug discount savings. The suit says CVS terminated its contract when the hospital asked for an audit.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County judge is a finalist for Kansas Supreme Court vacancy
Douglas County District Judge Carl Folsom was selected Thursday as one of three nominees the governor will consider to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court.
Judge halts Kansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors, questions credibility of state witnesses
A Douglas County judge blocked the state from enforcing portions of a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, allowing transgender kids in Kansas to undergo hormone therapy and use puberty blockers.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence man found guilty in 2022 double murder, attempted murder of officers
A jury today found Rodney Ericson Marshall, 55, guilty of murdering two Lawrence men and attempting to murder law enforcement officers in 2022.
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