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Hundreds of mail-in ballots weren’t counted in the Douglas County primary. Election officials are working to avoid the same fate in November.
After more than 200 mail-in ballots from Douglas County voters were not counted in the August primary, local election officials are working to ensure similar problems don’t arise in November.
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School student reports overhearing threat to school; threat deemed not credible
Following a student’s report of an alleged threat of gun violence toward Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, police have determined the threat was not credible, according to the school district.
Haskell, Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to host bison harvest, community cookout
Haskell Indian Nations University invites community members to learn about harvesting a bison before enjoying a meal together.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 17, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
4 weeks left to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election
Kansans have just less than a month to get registered to vote if they want to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU students rally to ‘Save Our Centers’
KU students and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon outside the Kansas Union to bring attention to the university’s “realignment” of campus centers focused on diversity.
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Lawrence Schools Foundation receives $40K donation
The Lawrence Schools foundation has received a $40,000 donation to support teachers and students of the Lawrence school district.
Obituary: Linda Hall
Linda Hall, 6/16/1957 – 9/16/2024
Kansas City man asks appeals court to overturn conviction connected to disgraced detective
A Kansas Court of Appeals panel heard arguments Tuesday at KU about whether a disgraced KCK police detective’s involvement in a 1997 murder case should result in an overturned conviction.
Nancy Boyda complains about Derek Schmidt’s dual residency in Kansas congressional race
Democrat Nancy Boyda wants voters in the 2nd District congressional race to know that Republican opponent Derek Schmidt owns a home in both Independence and Lawrence. Schmidt’s campaign wants people to know he is focused on “issues voters actually care about.”
Shannon Portillo: Save KU’s centers that espouse values, help form leaders (Column)
”I benefit to this day from the strong networks I was able to build in spaces that students demanded. I hope that KU can continue to have those spaces of learning and connection for the students, staff and faculty there now,” Shannon Portillo writes in this column.
Lawrence High parents raise concerns about threat; it was actually aimed at Leavenworth
A 19-year-old from Fort Leavenworth has been apprehended by military police in connection with an alleged threat aimed at Leavenworth High School that also reached Lawrence High School families.
Kansas foster care report brings ‘grim picture’ of minimal progress into focus
An annual, independent review of Kansas’ foster care system shows it fell short for the third year in a row of improvements to housing instability and mental health care delays.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Community invited to ECM’s annual International Day of Peace Gala
The Lawrence community is invited to the International Day of Peace celebration at Ecumenical Campus Ministries, where a local individual and an organization will be recognized for their contributions to promoting peace and justice.
KU doctoral candidate earns award to study women’s resiliency in Tanzania
Alicia Houser, a KU doctoral candidate studying history, has received an award that will allow her to spend a year abroad researching how women have transformed the city of Moshi, Tanzania.
Bishop Seabury Academy to host open house; enrollment for 2025-26 opens soon (Sponsored post)
Bishop Seabury Academy is hosting a community open house Thursday, to include school tours, tuition assistance info, an overview of the school’s individualized college counseling and more.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 16-22, 2024
The dry weather is taking a toll on many plants and trees, but it has created ideal conditions for one of the most beautiful prairie wildflowers: the gentian.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Families find community in Lawrence home-schooling group that rose ‘from the ashes of COVID’
The Phoenix Collective aims to build something new and different, focusing on community for a group of Lawrence-area families that are home-schooling their children.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence celebrates 25 years
Prairie Park Nature Center on Saturday celebrated 25 years of preserving local wildlife and native species in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU architecture students celebrate new outdoor classroom, pavilion at Prairie Park Nature Center
Students in a KU architecture class on Saturday celebrated a new pavilion they designed at Prairie Park Nature Center using old road signs and other repurposed materials.
Esteemed poet Ocean Vuong to speak at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence
Ocean Vuong, renowned poet and author, will share about his life experiences and creative works during a free event at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
‘It’s not right’: Pallet village guests voice concerns about Lawrence’s community for unhoused people
Sarah Swan was apprehensive about moving from a camp into Pallet shelter village. Now, as one of dozens of people who have been exited back to the streets, she’s angry, sad and concerned about how the program is being operated.
Are you ready for it? KU scholars will present Taylor Swift-themed speaker series
A 6-part event series will highlight KU faculty members exploring Taylor Swift’s music, lyrics, business strategy and more. It precedes a full-blown course on Swift that could launch at KU next fall.
Obituary: Judith Kay Sieg
Judith Kay Sieg, 10/21/1942 – 9/10/2024
