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Driver injured in semitrailer rollover; northbound K-10 traffic being diverted
The driver was injured in a semitrailer rollover Monday afternoon at K-10 and I-70, and northbound traffic on K-10 was being diverted to Sixth Street.
Lawrence City Commission to consider draft ordinance updating Community Police Review Board’s duties
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would see its duties expanded in some ways under a draft ordinance the Lawrence City Commission will consider Tuesday.
Lawrence High School assistant principal tapped to fill associate principal role
Mike Gillman, current assistant principal and athletic director for Lawrence High School, has been selected to fill the role of associate principal.
Douglas County under tornado watch through late Monday
Douglas County is on the eastern edge of a tornado watch spanning parts of Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska until 11 p.m. Monday.
Lied Center to bring The Temptations, Lewis Black, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to Lawrence in new season
The Lied Center is preparing to bring renowned musicians, comedians, Broadway show tours and more to Lawrence in its new season.
Letter to the Times: Heartfelt thanks to the helpers
”My sister and I wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who was there at the accident scene trying to help,” family members of three Nebraska residents who died in a crash in Lawrence last month write in this letter.
Free State High School takes 5th-straight state speech championship; LHS finishes 5th overall
Free State High School has won its fifth straight KSHSAA 6A state speech championship, and two students won three individual championships. Lawrence High School came in fifth overall.
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 6-12, 2024
The blues and pinks of the spiderwort are a welcome sight in prairies this time of year, something well worth finding. While you’re there, look for starry eyed grass, wild hyacinth and the beginning of oxeye daisies and more.
Big changes proposed for Lawrence City Commission’s public comment policy
Proposed changes to Lawrence City Commission procedures would move the general public comment period to the end of meetings, make it untelevised, and require signup in advance.
City of Lawrence suggests nixing Sustainability Advisory Board, several other boards; commission to vote
City staff members are asking the Lawrence City Commission to dissolve the Sustainability Advisory Board, despite commissioners saying a few months ago that they wanted to keep the board but reimagine it.
Lawrence could see severe storms Monday
Douglas County is at an enhanced risk for severe storms Monday, possibly including large hail and damaging winds. There is also a small chance of tornadoes and flooding.
The lesser prairie chicken is dying. Kansas experts say the last of the prairie will go with it.
Because lesser prairie chickens need extensive tracts of open, well-managed prairie to survive in a state where 97% of land is privately owned, its fate is largely in the hands of ranchers.
‘We’re not seeing him held back’: Shelter director envisions a bright future for Nash the dog
It’s been more than six weeks since a Lawrence resident found a dog — now named Nash — bleeding from wounds all over his body. Nash is healing well, and he’s ready to transition to foster care.
Women for Kansas to hold forum for Senate District 19 candidates
The Lawrence/Douglas County chapter of Women for Kansas is kicking off election season early with an online forum for candidates of Senate District 19.
Lawrence event to highlight need for journalists of color
A Lawrence High School student journalist has organized a panel featuring several area journalists of color to discuss the need for people of color in the newsroom.
Letter to the Times: Kansas attorney general’s remarks about KU students are shameful
”Kobach, … protests such as these (including their counterprotests/students showing displays of opposition) are evidence that the educational mission of KU is vibrant,” Philip T. Duncan writes in this letter.
Kansas anti-abortion groups are celebrating legislative wins. Here’s what that means for patients
Republican lawmakers passed measures that will force abortion patients to report more information to state officials, make it easier to prosecute people for coercing someone to get an abortion and allot more money to anti-abortion counseling centers.
Jewish KU students, staff gather for Shabbat in solidarity with pro-Palestine movement
More than two dozen Jewish KU students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Friday evening for a special Shabbat service with a message: Not all Jewish people are Zionists.
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.
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.