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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Billy Mills implores Haskell graduates to lead community healing
Olympian Billy Mills said he believes this year’s class of Haskell Indian Nations University graduates will lead the healing of generational trauma in their communities.
Lawrence school district names new College and Career Center principal
The Lawrence school district has selected Mark Preut as the next principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center and Academy, Adult Education Services, and Alternative Programs.
Patrick Kelly to retire from Lawrence school district
Patrick Kelly, chief academic officer for Lawrence Public Schools, is retiring from his position, the district has announced.
‘Incredibly positive’: Disability advocates commend Kansas Republicans’ effort on waitlists
As the dust settles on the legislative maneuvering of the chaotic 2024 session, disability rights advocates applaud a budget provision meant to shorten wait times for disabled Kansans who need services.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Workshop encourages Lawrence middle schoolers to imagine solutions for the future
Lawrence middle school students put their imaginations to use Friday, working in teams to craft solutions for the future at the Alternative Futures for Kansas Workshop.
Free State Festival 2024 lineup to feature Jana Schmieding, beat scientist and more
The Lawrence Arts Center has announced its films and headliners slated for this year’s Free State Festival, including Jana Schmieding of ”Reservation Dogs,” Makaya McCraven, Joe Rainey and more.
Author to share drug addiction research, recovery stories at Lawrence event
A California-based author and journalist will interact virtually with participants at a Lawrence event, sharing his research on drug addiction and recovery.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Pro-Palestine protesters march through KU’s campus; Lawrence High students walk out to join
KU students took the second day of their pro-Palestine protest to the front door of Chancellor Douglas Girod’s office. Lawrence High School students also walked out to join the movement.
Tom Harper
Tom Harper: Project underway to restore Reuter building in downtown Lawrence (Column)
The former Reuter Organ Co. building in downtown Lawrence has a rich history, yet it was in such poor condition that its new owner was considering demolition. Instead, he chose to preserve it for future generations, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Vertačniks to open studio, rebuilt after 2019 tornado, for Art Spaces (Sponsored post)
Wendy and David Vertačnik are both well known in the community as accomplished artists and for their long careers as arts educators. The public will have a chance to see their studio, rebuilt after the 2019 tornado, this weekend.
Family Promise of Lawrence names new executive director
Family Promise of Lawrence, a nonprofit that aims to serve families in housing crises, has named its new executive director.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves revised wind energy regulations
Douglas County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve revisions to local wind energy regulations.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health clinic now offering physical exams
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is now offering appointments for adult, day care and sports physicals.
Tornado north of Douglas County was EF1; more stormy weather possible
A tornado that touched down Tuesday night just north of Douglas County was an EF1, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka, and there were no injuries.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Despite ongoing construction, KU is still set to hold graduation at football stadium
With 11 days until thousands of Jayhawks will celebrate completing their degrees, the KU football stadium shows it’s very much in the midst of construction. But KU is “absolutely” holding commencement there.
Free State High School theatre students nominated for Blue Star Awards
For artistry shown in their fall production, Lawrence theatre students have been nominated in seven Blue Star award categories, including Outstanding Ensemble.
Patrick Schmitz: Bert Nash will continue to support gender-affirming care (Column)
”I urge the residents of Douglas County to join us in supporting gender-affirming care and standing in solidarity with transgender and gender diverse individuals in our community,” Patrick Schmitz, CEO of Bert Nash, writes in this column.
Kansas lawmakers pass trio of crime bills dealing with juvenile justice, fentanyl
New bills passed in the last frenzied days of the legislative session would allow Kansans to seek potentially life-saving drug overdose treatment without fear of arrest, expand parameters for teenagers held in state custody and increase penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Pro-Palestine protesters occupy lawn on KU’s campus
More than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside Fraser Hall for 17-plus hours Wednesday, calling on KU to disclose and divest any financial connections with Israel amid monthslong violence in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Kansas Legislature adopts $2.3 billion, 5-year tax cut despite bipartisan forecast of veto
The Kansas Legislature passed a tax reduction plan early Wednesday that closely mirrors the package vetoed by Gov. Laura Kelly and includes property tax relief, elimination of sales tax on groceries and more.
Lawrence school district sets number of open seats for transfers into the district, lowers classroom ratios
The Lawrence school district will have approximately 100 spots available for students transferring from outside the district, and it will lower its student-to-teacher classroom ratios for the 2024-25 school year.
Tornado warning issued, expired for Douglas County
A tornado warning was issued for Douglas County as a storm passed through the area Tuesday evening.
Kansas prosecutors reviewing nearly 10,000 pages of documents in Marion newspaper raid
Kansas special prosecutors have received “a detailed synopsis” of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ongoing review of last year’s police raid on the Marion County Record.
Obituary: Margaret Darlene Herzog
Margaret Darlene Herzog, 8/2/1942 – 4/26/2024
