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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s annual safety fair set to return this weekend
An event this weekend will offer free bicycle helmets for kids, games, information and activities all about public safety resources in Lawrence and Douglas County.
Tech issue caused Lawrence City Commission livestream to fail; here’s how to watch if that happens again
The city’s YouTube broadcast of the Lawrence City Commission meeting failed Tuesday evening because of a computer problem. Here’s how you can access the meeting if the issue ever repeats.
Heat advisory in effect Wednesday in Lawrence; severe storms possible
Douglas County will be under a heat advisory from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and the area could see severe storms Wednesday evening.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
City commissioners appoint several more people to Lawrence advisory boards, not including ex-deputy DA
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to appointments of numerous community members to the city’s advisory boards, but not the former deputy Douglas County district attorney.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 13, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Save the date: Big Boy, the massive steam locomotive, set to pass through Lawrence
Big Boy, the largest steam railroad locomotive ever built, will pass through Union Pacific depot in North Lawrence this fall.
Lawrence City Commission approves in-budget concept for Outdoor Aquatic Center
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voiced concerns about some testing that had not yet been completed for the existing Outdoor Aquatic Center but voted to move forward with a pool concept that is within the city’s budgeted amount.
Second-year Lawrence teachers given Horizon Awards for outstanding work
The Lawrence school district has recognized two new Lawrence teachers for their exemplary work with students.
Former Marion police chief charged with witness interference after raid on Kansas newspaper
A special prosecutor in court documents filed Tuesday says former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody “induced a witness to withhold information” in the days after Cody led a raid on a newspaper office, the publisher’s home and the home of a city councilwoman.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Kansas Supreme Court decision could affect Albert Wilson wrongful conviction case
A Douglas County judge has asked attorneys representing Albert Wilson in a wrongful conviction case against the State of Kansas to address a recent Kansas Supreme Court decision that could affect Wilson’s case.
IAFF Local 1596: Lawrence city management’s proposed cuts threaten citizen and firefighter safety (Column)
”With Lawrence city management now recommending to staff each fire truck in the city with one fewer firefighter every day, the safety of the average citizen and the safety of first responders are now at risk,” Eric Lynch of IAFF Local 1596 writes in this column.
Annual report shows increase in property crime, decrease in violent crime across Kansas
An annual report on crime in Kansas shows property crime rising and a decline in violent crime, providing benchmarks that may guide law enforcement and community leaders.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Parents petition to ban cell phones in Lawrence schools
More than 100 parents of students in the Lawrence school district have signed a petition in support of a districtwide ban of cell phones in classrooms.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves interim superintendent contract
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a contract with Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift, including a salary of $194,482 for 10 months.
Lawrence City Commission to hear about $4M in proposed midyear budget cuts, transfers
The City of Lawrence is facing a roughly $6 million deficit for 2024, and city staff members are looking at cuts to several departments to lessen that amount.
Here’s Kansas’ new personalized license plate design
The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced the winning design for the state’s new personalized license plate.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 12-18, 2024
American lotus, the largest flower in North America, is currently blooming on waterways in eastern portions of Kansas. In addition to having an edible tuber and seeds, its seed pod can enhance dried flower arrangements.
Superintendent salaries: How does Lawrence stack up compared to other Kansas districts?
As the Lawrence school board is poised to approve an interim superintendent contract with a salary equivalent to $235,000 over a full year, here’s a glimpse at how superintendent pay compares across several districts.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence advisory board process raises confusion, concerns about transparency
The process to appoint community members to City of Lawrence advisory boards has left some board applicants and members of the public feeling as though they’re in the dark.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Ex-deputy DA pleads his case for spot on Lawrence’s police review board
Joshua Seiden, former deputy Douglas County district attorney, says he knew his application to Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would likely stir up some controversy.
After Kansas newspaper raid, journalists remain defiant in battle for accountability
Marion County Record editor and publisher Eric Meyer began speaking out about the police raid of his home and office before the officers could even retreat to their celebratory pizza party. He said it never entered his mind to keep quiet.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Firefighters put out small fire at Liberty Hall
Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire Saturday morning at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence school board to vote on contract with interim superintendent candidate
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a contract to hire an outside candidate as the 2024-25 interim superintendent, with a salary of $194K for 10 months.
After investigation into numerous felonies, Kansas AG charges prosecutor with two misdemeanors
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office charged a rural Kansas prosecutor with two financial misdemeanors, but not alleged sexual extortion or other felonies that local and state law enforcement investigated.
