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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU’s History of Black Writing project celebrates more than 4 decades of preserving Black literature
Certainly Black writers have always contributed to American literature, Maryemma Graham recalls thinking during her college class one day in 1972. That day, a seed was planted that would become the History of Black Writing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves rezoning requests for New Boston Crossing project
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved eight rezoning requests connected to a project that aims to expand Lawrence southeast of the Iowa Street and Kansas Highway 10 interchange.
Kansas House pivots to DEI bill imposing $100,000 fines on offending public colleges, universities
A Kansas House committee plans to move ahead Wednesday with a bill exposing universities and colleges to $100,000 administrative penalties and lawsuits for compelling students or employees to pledge allegiance to diversity, equity and inclusion.
‘August was not a fluke’: Kansas advocates warn against raft of bills limiting reproductive rights
Kansas is one of the few states left in the region that protects abortion rights. Unable to change state constitutional protections, some lawmakers are now doing their best to discourage abortion through a slew of legislation instead.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Jury selection wraps in trial for teen charged in Lawrence boy’s shooting death
The trial in the case of a Lawrence teen charged with first-degree murder is set to begin Wednesday after the jury selection process wrapped up Tuesday.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for March 5, 2024 (Sponsored post)
Here’s one more achievement Giselle Anatol, recently announced as director of the Hall Center for the Humanities, can add to her CV: No. 1 bestseller at the Raven Book Store.
Environmental advocate condemns Kansas lawmakers’ attitude toward plastics, lack of energy policy
In Lawrence, plastic grocery bags are scarce after a citywide ban on the product took effect Friday. But on the state level, Republican lawmakers have vowed to prevent similar bans from going into effect — an attitude one environmental advocate calls unfair.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU professor advocates for strengthening tribal laws to support survivors of sexual assault
KU distinguished professor Sarah Deer conducted a review of more than 200 tribal laws pertaining to sexual assault. What she found did not make her happy.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Jury selection underway in trial for teen charged in Lawrence boy’s shooting death
Almost 60 Douglas County residents reported Monday to participate in the jury selection process for a trial in the case of a Lawrence teen charged with first-degree murder.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider rezoning requests for New Boston Crossing
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider a developer’s requests to rezone land southeast of the Iowa Street interchange with K-10 for a project known as New Boston Crossing.
Sparks fly when Kansas House budget panel explores detail of university budget requests
The Kansas House’s budget committee delivered bipartisan condemnation Monday of unusual $3 million payouts to Emporia State, Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State universities intended to stabilize operating budgets during a period of enrollment decline and rising costs.
KU symposium to spotlight race and sports in American culture
KU’s seventh annual symposium on race and sports in American culture will feature a keynote address from sports journalist Kevin Blackistone and a panel discussion with two former KU student-athletes.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 4-10, 2024
This is a good time of year to look for heron nests, which are located in giant, white-barked sycamores along creekbeds in valleys across much of the eastern half of the state.
One killed, one injured in crash near Baldwin Junction
One person was killed and another was injured in a crash Sunday morning near Baldwin Junction, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Letter to the Times: Strategic plan to address homelessness is a big first step
”As a community, we are just in the beginning stages with the proposed plan (to address homelessness). Now the next stage of work begins,” Caitlin McDiarmid and Judy Pope of Justice Matters write in this letter to the Times.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence rally, march push for ‘Hands off Rafah’
More than 100 community members gathered in Lawrence Saturday afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
KU professor, legal scholar to give lecture on tribal law pertaining to sexual violence
KU distinguished professor and legal scholar Sarah Deer is set to give a public lecture about her work with tribal law to strengthen outcomes for survivors of sexual violence.
Critics of Kansas bills blocking transgender medical care to minors tossed from House hearing
Kansas House Rep. Brenda Landwehr kicked the first person out of Thursday’s hearing on anti-transgender legislation for cradling a protest sign in the room.
Schwegler Elementary custodian charged with child sex crimes; district encourages parents to talk to their kids
The Lawrence school district is encouraging families to talk to their Schwegler Elementary students after the night custodian has been charged with rape of two children, alleged to have occurred between 2008 and 2010.
Lawrence, Topeka conference to celebrate 70 years since Brown v. Board decision
An upcoming conference in Lawrence and Topeka will celebrate 70 years since the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
Lawrence school district names director of secondary schools, position that was previously cut
The Lawrence school district on Friday announced Waymond Ervin as the next director of secondary schools — a central administrative office position that was previously cut from the budget.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community can learn about plans for STEAM middle school at upcoming open houses
The Lawrence school district will host two open house events for community members to learn more about its planned STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — themed middle school.
A Kansas senator heard debate on an anti-trans bill after short notice for the public to prepare
Kansas advocates for trans rights spoke out Thursday against Republicans’ latest attempt at restricting access to gender-affirming care and criticized a state senator for giving short notice on a hearing to those who would be most affected if the proposal becomes law.
Lance Leipold signs contract amendment with raise to continue coaching KU football
Kansas Athletics has signed an amended contract with football coach Lance Leipold, who is now set to make more than $8 million through April 2025.
