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Pornhub blocks access to Kansas over new law requiring users to verify their age
Under a new Kansas law that took effect Monday, adult websites must verify that visitors are over the age of 18. Critics are concerned about internet users’ data privacy, and one of the world’s most popular websites has blocked access entirely in the state.
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 1-7, 2024
Pollinators continue to carry pollen from flower to flower while being nourished by the nectar produced by the light eating plants in the win-win interdependence between, in this case, a bee and a butterfly milkweed.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Rec centers closed, celebrations planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence
City rec centers will be closed, solid waste service will be delayed by a day, celebrations are planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Forum between Douglas County district attorney candidates heats up
As two newcomers running for Douglas County district attorney on Saturday criticized many issues within the current DA’s office, the incumbent said she’s prepared to keep doing the work.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence schools superintendent takes job out of state
Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis has been selected to lead the school district of Durham, North Carolina.
Tornado watch issued for Douglas County; storms possible
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Douglas County and much of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Teen given maximum juvenile sentence for reckless murder of Lawrence girl
A grieving aunt told a Kansas City teen during his sentencing Friday that he “robbed this family of generations” of her niece.
Kansas set to implement head-spinning collection of new laws packed into 101 bills
Kansans will awake to a new statutory landscape Monday after contents of 101 bills signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly officially take effect.
Sarah Wright / Contributed Photo
Where to go for fireworks in Douglas County
Although some folks are thrilled that Lawrence will have a drone show rather than fireworks this year, others want to blow stuff up or watch stuff get blown up. Here’s where you can do that.
Letter to the Times: Support groups available for people dealing with a mental illness
”You are not alone. … By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection,” Bill Wood writes in this letter about the NAMI Douglas County support groups.
Teachers union reaches tentative agreement with Lawrence school district on potential raises, contracts
Lawrence teachers will likely receive raises next year if a tentative agreement between the district and its teachers union is approved.
Death of Lawrence teenager fuels mother’s call to end gun violence
Natasha Neal, a prominent Lawrence activist, is channeling her grief into a renewed fight for justice and systemic change after her 17-year-old son, Isaiah Neal, was shot and killed June 13.
Kansas Medicaid will soon cover doulas. Research shows they reduce birth complications
KanCare, Kansas’ Medicaid program, will cover doula services for its pregnant beneficiaries beginning July 1. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said the policy change aims to improve maternal health outcomes in Kansas.
A moment in Lawrence: Altrusa International congratulates scholarship recipients
Altrusa International of Lawrence recently congratulated three 2024 scholarship winners from area high schools.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
‘I swear I hear her laugh’: Family members share memories of Lawrence teen shot and killed
Family members remember Brianna Higgins, a 15-year-old Lawrence girl who was recently shot and killed, as loving, loyal and “a force to be reckoned with.”
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Public invited to open house on Judicial and Law Enforcement Center project
Community members can learn more about plans to renovate and expand the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, which houses Douglas County District Court, during an upcoming open house.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence art markets to promote former Art Love Collective artists, celebrate Pride Month
Two Lawrence art markets spanning the day Saturday will aim to uplift community artists.
Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
Grant to help restore and preserve B’nai Israel Cemetery in Eudora
The B’nai Israel Cemetery in Eudora, a historic Jewish cemetery where some of the town’s founders are buried, will undergo restoration and preservation efforts as part of a grant.
Republican congressional candidate plans to abolish taxes, agencies and ‘anything big’
Republican Chad Young’s congressional campaign is based on his idea of being a “patriot,” abolishing “anything big” — including multiple federal agencies — and completely eliminating taxes.
Goodbye, tollbooths. The Kansas Turnpike will soon be cashless
Kansas Turnpike Authority officials say an updated cashless tollway will be more convenient for drivers because they don’t need to stop at a tollbooth when exiting the turnpike.
Ex-deputy Douglas County DA: ‘I attempted to meet hatred with humor’ in dressing as anti-mask protester
Former Deputy Douglas County District Attorney Joshua Seiden says he was attempting to “meet hatred with humor” in dressing up as a Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests and frequent public comments.
Rusty Taco closing its doors in Lawrence
Rusty Taco, a downtown Lawrence taco franchise, is set to close its doors “indefinitely” Sunday evening.
