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15 GOP, Democratic candidates file to compete in Kansas’ four congressional campaigns
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda and Libertarian-turned-Republican Michael Ogle filed Monday to expand to seven the major party candidates drawn to the 2nd District vacancy created by the decision of GOP Congressman Jake LaTurner to not seek reelection.
Lawrence City Commission to consider downtown transit station site boundaries, more public comment changes
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider boundaries for a downtown transit station and decide whether the city should stop maintaining recordings of general public comment.
Wyandotte County prosecutor running for Douglas County district attorney
Tonda Hill, a Lawrence resident who is currently a prosecutor in Wyandotte County with a focus on sex crimes, is running as a Democrat for Douglas County district attorney.
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 3-9, 2024
Put this on your bucket list: visit Ivan Boyd Prairie Preserve in June.
Kansas loosens rules on reporting pollutant spills after request from agriculture industry
Small spills of pollutants no longer have to be reported to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment under a new state policy.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Reminder: K-10 interchange at 6th Street in Lawrence to close for construction
Reminder: The K-10 interchange at 6th Street / U.S. Highway 40 on the western edge of Lawrence will close for a few months beginning Monday.
Celebration of Life: Philip Louis Bohlander
Philip Louis Bohlander, 2/22/1947 – 1/28/2024
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community mourns loss of Free State alum, athlete; his ‘light’ represented at vigil
Following the recent sudden death of a young Lawrence man, friends on Saturday held a vigil at one of his favorite places, their cellphone lights symbolizing who he was to them.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them
Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party
The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Beekeepers’ Association hosts Bee FunDay at Douglas County Fairgrounds
The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers’ Association hosted its annual Bee FunDay event on Saturday, giving pollinator pals a chance to see demonstrations and learn more about beekeeping.
Jane Stiles-Potts/Contributed photo
Photos: Native plant sale draws big crowds to Douglas County Fairgrounds
Gardeners flocked to the fairgrounds Saturday morning for the annual native plant sale hosted by Master Gardeners of Douglas County.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members remember those lost to cancer, support survivors at Relay for Life
Many Lawrence community members whose lives have been touched by cancer gathered Friday night for Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser to support cancer research.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘It’s really disheartening’: Haskell Wetlands vandalized, boardwalk significantly damaged
The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands — aside from the various pallets that line some of the walkway — was vandalized this week.
Watkins Museum of History: Free fun to return with Summer Games (Announcement)
“The Watkins Museum of History is excited to announce the return of a popular event series: Watkins Summer Games,” the museum writes.
Kansas Supreme Court upholds limit on collecting ballots, sends two other laws back to lower court
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday endorsed a law limiting how many advance ballots a person can collect for others, but sent lawsuits challenging other controversial election provisions back to lower courts for more work.
‘Take back some control’: Kansas abortion provider offers vasectomies
A regional abortion provider is rolling out vasectomy services in Kansas as part of a toolkit to keep reproductive choices secure at the family level.
Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
‘It is a beautiful thing’: Lawrence adult education graduates celebrate earning GEDs, diplomas
Thursday marked Timothy Shoulderblade’s second graduation in as many months. He recently graduated from the drug court program, completed his GED, and he’s rapidly approaching two years clean from drugs and alcohol.
Douglas County sheriff’s deputy was accused of misusing funds from police foundation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has hired a deputy who resigned from his last job following accusations of misusing funds from a police foundation. The sheriff says the deputy made a mistake and deserves a chance to show that’s not who he is.
Environmentalists dodge wetlands threat, but larger floodplain development lurches ahead
About half of the proposed New Boston Crossing site rests in the floodplain, but the company’s attorneys and consultants have sought to navigate through objections raised at the city, county and federal levels.
Obituary: Laurance “Bud” Price
Laurance “Bud” Price, 6/19/1933 – 5/28/2024
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community gardening program to offer composting workshops in Lawrence
Douglas County community members can learn more about composting at upcoming free workshops through Common Ground, the community gardening and urban agriculture program.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band kicks off summer season with sounds from the screen and stage
The Lawrence City Band’s weekly Wednesday concerts have resumed, and the first show included a lineup from soundtracks of some familiar films and musicals.
Unclear whether Lawrence High School students will be able to take German next year
The German teaching position at Lawrence High School has been cut, and it’s still unclear whether LHS students will be able to take German classes next year.
