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Man killed at Lawrence City Hall had schizophrenia, was stranded during trip, his sister says
The Minnesota man shot and killed in Lawrence City Hall last week had schizophrenia and was distressed after being stranded en route to his grandmother, according to his friend and his sister.
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Man killed at Lawrence City Hall had schizophrenia, was stranded during trip, his sister says
The Minnesota man shot and killed in Lawrence City Hall last week had schizophrenia and was distressed after being stranded en route to his grandmother, according to his friend and his sister.
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Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center board fractured, disbanded more than a year ago
An explosive social media post Friday afternoon announced that Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center has been inactive for about a year and a half because of a former leader’s control and actions.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Downtown Lawrence Inc. looking to keep momentum when director departs
The director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. is leaving the organization in July, and although the board was set to discuss dissolving DLI, that option is no longer on the table.
Lawrence residents ask city commission for transparency, engagement on budget
Lawrence city commissioners generally approved of a five-year plan for millions of dollars in infrastructure projects Tuesday, but residents asked for budget information that is more transparent and easier to comprehend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Immigration 101 speakers encourage Lawrence residents to be informed on policy, advocate for immigrant neighbors
Advocates with two local organizations on Saturday called on Lawrence residents to amplify and uphold the rights of their undocumented immigrant neighbors.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city staff still not sharing proposed prices for rec center memberships
Lawrence Parks and Recreation staff members won’t share the actual proposed prices for rec center memberships until next month, but they did share further details and plans with advisory board members Monday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Restoration of native species, new boardwalk and volunteer contributions define future of Haskell Wetlands
The Haskell Wetlands, once harmed by detrimental farming practices, are undergoing a revitalization due to the Indigenous stewardship of the Haskell Greenhouse team. More than two dozen volunteers helped during a restoration event Thursday.
Lawrence woman still missing after almost 11 weeks
Dave Dyer sits on his porch in the middle of every night hoping his wife will appear and return home. Wanda Dyer, 74, has been missing for almost 11 weeks.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission will stop livestreaming meetings
Despite hearing from more than a dozen people in opposition, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 to stop livestreaming their meetings on YouTube.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Families allege years of trauma in Lawrence special education
One word came up often as Annette Camlin described her family’s decadelong experience with Lawrence Public Schools’ special education services: trauma.
Camlin was one of several parents who joined former teachers to voice crucial concerns about the district’s SPED services.
Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence City Commission
At least one Lawrence City Commission seat will change hands in the upcoming election as a longtime incumbent did not file for reelection. Altogether, 13 candidates filed before Monday’s noon deadline.
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