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Sen. Jerry Moran says proposed OSHA rules threaten Kansas’ volunteer fire agencies
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran says financially strapped volunteer fire departments in Kansas and other states should be exempt from costly federal regulations included in a proposed update of health and safety standards for emergency response workers.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Aug. 20, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”According to our romance specialists Kahill and Lily, this year’s Bookstore Romance Day was the best day ever for romance books at the Raven,” the Raven Book Store writes of this week’s bestsellers.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center director leaves position
Jennifer Ananda has left her position as executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center, the organization announced Monday.
Lawrence budget hearings coming up; here’s how the proposed budget compares to public survey
The Lawrence City Commission’s budget hearings are coming up Tuesday. City staff members asked residents to help inform the budget process. Did they listen to what people said?
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Fire damages Lawrence senior living facility; residents safe
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders worked to put out a fire at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Monday afternoon.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 19-25, 2024
The American ground potato is a vine with edible tubers even more nutritious than the domesticated potato and was a staple food for many North American tribes. “Topeka” means “place where we dig potatoes” for the Kansa and Osage tribes.
Reminder: Lawrence City Commission’s public hearings on 2025 budget coming up
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will hold its annual public hearings on the proposed budget. They’ll also consider asking voters to approve a sales tax increase. Here are the quick points to know.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus
Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.
Multiple people injured in 3-vehicle crash on K-10 outside Eudora
Two 19-year-olds were taken to a hospital and three other people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Kansas Highway 10 early Sunday.
Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times
Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area
Some of the people living at the campsite behind the Amtrak station said Friday that they knew the City of Lawrence would likely soon close the camp. “All communities come to an end,” one said.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Citing ‘miscommunication,’ district mows native plants, vegetable swales in Free State garden down to dirt
Multiple instances of mowing and other damage to Free State High School’s outdoor learning space is giving educators in that space the impression that the Lawrence school district is prioritizing looks over learning.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence to close camp behind Amtrak Station
The City of Lawrence announced Friday that it is closing the camp where people are living behind the Amtrak Station in East Lawrence.
Candidate vying to represent Lawrence in D.C. to meet voters at library
Paul Buskirk, the Democratic candidate running to represent Kansas’ “Big First Congressional District” that includes most of Lawrence, will participate in a forum Saturday. The incumbent is unavailable.
As school begins, mental health experts say to watch social media use by teens
Across Kansas, teens are living more and more of their lives online. Scrolling for hours probably isn’t great for anyone, but research shows it’s especially bad for teens and their developing brains.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
KU planning to launch entrepreneurship hub at site of former cafe
KU is set to develop and open a brand new hub for student programs at the former home of McLain’s Market.
Obituary: Chris ‘Christian’ Jonn Camlin
Chris “Christian” Jonn Camlin, 4/21/1965 – 8/6/2024
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s new interim superintendent is hopeful that ‘we’re turning the corner together’
Lawrence’s newly hired interim superintendent, Jeanice Swift, said she’s got an inkling that this year will be a new leaf for the district.
Obituary: Jean Irene Smith Browne
Jean Irene Smith Browne, 11/18/1925 – 8/7/2024
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
FidPick music competition and celebration of strings to return to Lawrence
An afternoon of music, food and fun will soon take place in Lawrence with the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Tom Harper: A welcome to visitors and new residents of Lawrence, and a PSA for townies (Column)
”Finally, information and a warning that turns this reflectional welcome post into a public service announcement … It is a very unsettling experience for both drivers to witness a car driving toward you on a one-way street,” Tom Harper writes in this column/PSA.
FBI alerts Baldwin police to alleged threat at junior high
Baldwin City police determined there was no credible threat to students or staff of Baldwin Junior High School Thursday morning after hearing from the FBI, according to a department news release.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Grant to help expand conservation efforts at Mary’s Lake, Prairie Park Nature Center
Mary’s Lake, adjacent to Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, will be getting a makeover aimed at advancing work to nurture the surrounding habitat.
Rural Kansas prosecutor retires from office while facing criminal charges
A rural Kansas prosecutor retired from office this week after being accused of numerous crimes, disciplined for telling a woman she owed him a sexual favor and working out an undisclosed plea deal with state authorities.
Obituary: James Allen Springer
James Allen Springer, 11/18/1934 – 8/12/2024
