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KBI says DNA in rape case against Illinois basketball player was inconclusive; defense expert says it excludes defendant
The jury trial of a University of Illinois basketball player accused of raping a woman in a Lawrence bar brought testimony from two of KU’s star players today, along with an analysis of the state’s physical evidence — or lack thereof — in the case.
Douglas County Commission approves moving $27.5K to health department for suicide prevention work
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved redirecting $27,500 in funds that were set aside for HeadQuarters Kansas’ suicide prevention efforts to a different agency.
Kansas Democratic senator pitches reform bill anchored by robust property tax relief
Outgoing state Sen. Tom Holland recommended ahead of a special session a state tax reform bill highlighted by residential, commercial and agricultural property tax relief rather than offering a package emphasizing state income tax rate cuts.
24K Kansas children lose health insurance in Medicaid ‘unwinding’ review
As the dust settles on the state’s bumpy large-scale review of Medicaid eligibility, numbers show approximately 47% of Kansans kicked off of state health insurance coverage are 18 or younger.
City of Lawrence to offer cooling sites amid summer heat
Temperatures are heating up, and the City of Lawrence is offering cooling sites for anybody who needs respite from the heat.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Man killed in fight in eastern Lawrence
A 43-year-old man is dead following a physical fight Tuesday night in eastern Lawrence.
Popular YouTuber Mr. Beat to discuss U.S. Supreme Court at Raven Book Store event
Matt Beat — known as Mr. Beat to his 1 million YouTube subscribers — will join another academic in conversation about the U.S. Supreme Court and where its decisions might take us in the future during an event Thursday in Lawrence.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Defense questions depth of police investigation during rape trial for Illinois basketball player
Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. may be the one facing a charge of rape in connection with an incident at a Lawrence bar in September, but defense attorneys on Tuesday put the Lawrence Police Department on trial.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 11, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence school district, school board to form committee on AI guidelines
The Lawrence school district will be forming an ad hoc committee that’ll create recommendations for guidelines around incorporating artificial intelligence technology into classrooms.
Obituary: Scott Arlin Johanning
Scott Arlin Johanning, 1/8/1964 – 6/6/2024
Obituary: Richard Harold Holder
Richard Harold Holder, 6/29/1949 – 6/4/2024
Lawrence community members invited to immerse themselves in ‘here-ing’ labyrinth
Events coming up Friday and Saturday invite Lawrence community members to become immersed in an ear-shaped tallgrass labyrinth, learn about the environment and participate in a poetry exercise.
Schwab refers No Labels nomination fiasco to Kansas attorney general for criminal inquiry
Secretary of State Scott Schwab forwarded evidence to the state AG asserting a prominent Kansas campaign consultant may have falsely impersonated a political party officer while attempting to take control of the No Labels Kansas party by filing not-for-profit corporation documents.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 11, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”Plymouth Church let us know that they’re doing a congregation-wide read of (this week’s No. 2) book, and then directed their congregants to get the book from us. What a great example of community support for your humble bookstore,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Summerfest to feature drone show instead of fireworks this year
The rockets’ red glare is going to be a little different in Lawrence this year. And bombs won’t be bursting in air.
Lawrence school board president asks to consider revising high school boundaries
Lawrence High School’s enrollment is dangerously declining, putting it at a “low risk – but certainly a consideration” to be reclassified from a 6A school to a 5A school, the Lawrence school board president said Monday.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Jury trial of Illinois basketball player accused of raping woman at Lawrence bar set to begin Tuesday
Attorneys selected 15 jurors on Monday to hear the case against an Illinois basketball player accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at a local bar in September.
Kelly administration’s broadband development director ousted after two years in role
The director of the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Broadband Development has been forced out for saying the ”wrong thing to the wrong person,” she says.
District names next Lawrence High assistant principal and athletic director
Patrick Graham, currently principal of Santa Fe Trail High School, will soon join Lawrence Public Schools as assistant principal and athletic director at Lawrence High School.
Legal help to be available at Lawrence Public Library on Tuesdays
Staff members of the Douglas County District Court’s Legal Self-Help office will offer help for folks involved in civil legal issues once a week at the Lawrence Public Library.
Kansas relying on Blueprint for Literacy to build reading skills among public school students
Cindy Lane, retired special education teacher and former superintendent of KCK schools, will soon step down from the Kansas Board of Regents to become administrative director of Blueprint for Literacy.
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 10-16, 2024
There are many species of echinacea currently blooming across the state. In the east, the taller pallida species pictured here predominates. All are valued for their medicinal properties.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence to celebrate Juneteenth with parade, live music, vendors
Lawrence community members will soon celebrate Juneteenth with bus tours of Underground Railroad sites, a parade, and a street party with local vendors, live music and family fun.
