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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.
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Giselle Anatol named director of KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities
Giselle Anatol, professor of English at KU, has been named the director of the Hall Center for the Humanities, effective next week.
Woodlawn principal named to Lawrence school district administrative role that was previously cut
Jayci Roberson, principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, has been named the Lawrence school district’s next director of elementary services — an administrative position that was cut in March 2022.
Markers memorializing Tiger Dowdell, Nick Rice could be back on city agendas in coming months
Markers remembering two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in the summer of 1970 could finally see their way back onto the agenda of the city’s Historic Resources Commission in the coming months.
City of Lawrence faces negligence lawsuit that alleges construction project led to damage at Riverfront Plaza
The City of Lawrence and several of its hired contractors are facing allegations of negligence and property damage related to a construction project along the bank of the Kansas River adjacent to the Riverfront Plaza.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Reminder: Section of U.S. Highway 40 west of Lawrence to close until June
A stretch of U.S. Highway 40 west of the K-10 interchange at Sixth Street will close for about 100 days beginning Wednesday.
Kansas lawmaker urges more protections for Native American children in state welfare system
Rep. Christina Haswood, a Lawrence Democrat and member of the Navajo Nation, wants to solidify Indigenous rights in the state’s child welfare system, attempting to reduce inequality in a system long beset by racial and cultural disparities.
Lawrence’s plastic bag ban goes into effect Friday; here’s what you should know
The City of Lawrence ordinance banning single-use plastic bags goes into effect Friday. Here are answers to what it means, where you can get reusable bags, who could face fines and more.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves tax breaks for Turnhalle building revitalization; no cost to district
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved tax breaks for a project to revamp the historic building at 900 Rhode Island St., at no cost to the district.
Lawrence man dies after head-on crash in Topeka
A Lawrence man has died after a head-on crash Sunday morning in Topeka, according to the Topeka Police Department.
