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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
For some Lawrence housing professionals, the fight against chronic homelessness must be trauma-informed
Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed.
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Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Photos: Plaque removed from Sacred Red Rock
In preparation for the return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation, people involved in the project on Monday removed a plaque dedicating the boulder to white settlers.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence training session teaches how to use Narcan to save someone from an opioid overdose
Chrissy Mayer of DCCCA led a free training session this week on how to acquire, store and administer Narcan in case someone overdoses on opioids.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves safe haven ordinance increasing local protections for transgender people
Ruby Johnson said she began to live as herself when she came out in Lawrence. She asked city commissioners Tuesday evening to adopt a safe haven ordinance to create more protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. And they did, 5-0.
Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission primary candidates
Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election. The primary election on Aug. 1 will narrow the field to six.
Meet the 2023 Lawrence school board candidates
Five Lawrence school board seats are going to be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Meet the 12 candidates who are running to serve.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Concerns about North Lawrence camp persist as city eyes budget for new homeless programs department
As the city proposes spending $2 million on a new homeless programs department, some people experiencing homelessness, local advocates and the owner of a nearby business have expressed ongoing concerns about the city’s handling of the campsite in North Lawrence.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
No immunity for teen charged in fatal shooting of Lawrence boy, judge rules; will be tried as adult
Douglas County District Court Judge Sally Pokorny ruled Monday that a 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy will be tried as an adult.
Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times file photo
Albert Wilson will be given a bench trial to prove his innocence in wrongful conviction case, judge rules
A judge says he needs to hear the evidence to determine whether Albert Wilson was wrongly convicted of rape, so the case will go to a bench trial rather than be decided based on attorneys’ arguments.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Defense attorney alleges Douglas County DA’s office withheld information that discredited sheriff’s deputy
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.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence activists draft ordinance against anti-trans bill; attorney prepares for legal battle
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.
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