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Kansas Medicaid expansion debate to be revived when Legislature returns
In three weeks, senators will decide whether to give Medicaid expansion a full floor debate or block discussion of health insurance coverage for low-income Kansans for another year.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence named to top 40% of impactful clubs nationwide
The local Boys & Girls Club has been placed in the top 40% of impactful clubs within the national network for its youth advocacy work during the previous year.
Lawrence Times places for several Awards of Excellence, including Photographer and Journalist of the Year
The Lawrence Times news team has been honored with six Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association, including second place Photographer of the Year and third place Journalist of the Year.
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KU debate pair finish second in country at national tournament
The KU debate duo of Graham Revare and William Soper finished second in the country in policy debate Monday at the 78th National Debate Tournament.
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Bill named after Lawrence self-advocate Kathy Lobb headed to governor for signature
Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature is now all that’s missing for Kathy’s Bill to become law. It’s been a long time coming for the Lawrence self-advocate who brought it to life, Kathy Lobb.
Lawrence school district names new assistant principal of Billy Mills Middle School
Sara (Reichenberger) Murray has been selected as the next assistant principal and athletics director for Billy Mills Middle School, according to a news release from the Lawrence school district on Monday.
Lawrence school board to hear report on former Pinckney, Broken Arrow students
Attendance and behavior has improved among students who transferred from two elementary schools the Lawrence school board closed, according to the district. Board members will also hear an update on plans for the STEAM school at LMCMS.
LMH Health names former trustee, ex-city commissioner as new CFO
LMH Health has named former trustee Rob Chestnut as its next chief financial officer.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 8-14, 2024
Here is a rue anemone, one slightly pink due to genetic variation. Rue anemone has as many as 7 petals and lightly lobed leaves, while false rue anemone have only 5 petals and more deeply lobed leaves.
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HeadQuarters Kansas is in crisis. A conflict between staff and the board of directors is boiling over.
The phone keeps ringing. The goal is to keep answering it. But a public conflict between the staff and the board of HeadQuarters Kansas — the state’s primary suicide prevention hotline — has raised big questions about whether the organization is in jeopardy.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence community members gather to celebrate skatepark renovations
Dozens of Lawrence community members came together at Centennial Park on Saturday to celebrate renovations to the skatepark there and try out the new features.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU’s First Nations Student Association to host annual powwow, cultures festival
People will soon gather in Lawrence for a daylong powwow and festival in celebration of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
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Saturday Lawrence Farmers’ Market to return; Tuesday markets discontinued
The weekly Saturday morning Lawrence Farmers’ Market is set for its season grand opening on April 13.
Kansas Legislature, fearful of dropping ball on tax reform, rushes to $1.57 billion compromise
The Kansas Legislature rebounded from dizzying defeat of a tax bill endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican leadership by voting early Saturday for a three-year, $1.57 billion alternative that negotiators promised would deliver a state tax reduction to every Kansan.
Missing Haskell student found dead in Johnson County
A Haskell student missing since Sunday has been found dead in Johnson County, according to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
Rural Lawrence woman injured in single-vehicle crash
A rural Lawrence woman was injured in a crash Thursday night east of Clinton Lake, according to the sheriff’s office.
Kansas senators shoot down ‘voodoo math’ public education bill
Kansas senators killed a school finance bill that would have guided state education funding for the next three years, heeding warnings from public schools advocates that the bill’s special education provision could have proven disastrous.
Obituary: Jean Marie Finch
Jean Marie Finch, 5/17/1958 – 4/2/2024
Kansas House derails governor-backed tax legislation overwhelmingly approved by Senate
The Kansas House on a voice vote decided Thursday to send a three-year, $1.4 billion tax cut package back to House and Senate negotiators, overriding a call from House Speaker Dan Hawkins to pass the bill and defying guidance of Gov. Laura Kelly.
3 Nebraska residents killed in head-on crash north of Lawrence
Two Nebraska men and a Nebraska woman were the three people killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon north of Lawrence.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Community continues search for Haskell student missing since Sunday; police also looking for him
More than 50 people gathered at Haskell Thursday morning to coordinate the ongoing search for a student missing since early Sunday. Police are also looking for him in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Solar eclipse coming up Monday; here’s when and where to watch in Lawrence
A total solar eclipse is coming up Monday. Lawrence is not quite in the path of totality, but KU students are planning an observation event for the community.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU Innovation Park wins $22M in federal funds for national security center
KU Innovation Park will receive $22 million in federal funding for the Kansas National Security Innovation Center.
Gov. Laura Kelly embraces not ‘perfect’ Kansas tax bill crafted by House, Senate negotiators
Gov. Laura Kelly endorsed the tax-relief bill negotiated Wednesday by a committee ending the food sales tax early, exempting from income tax all Social Security benefits, expanding the residential property tax exemption, increasing the standard deduction for income tax purposes and cutting the top income tax rate.
