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Suspects arrested after police pursue reportedly armed person on KU’s campus; no one injured
Two Lawrence men were arrested Friday afternoon following a vehicle and foot pursuit near the University of Kansas campus, according to law enforcement.
Funding for WRAP mental health support program in Lawrence schools remains uncertain
The future of WRAP, the Lawrence school district’s in-school mental and behavioral health program, remains up in the air for the 2022-23 academic year.
Free State High School director of orchestras honored as educator of distinction
Judy Erpelding, director of orchestras at Free State High School, has been selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction.
All 5 nominated KU juniors win Goldwater scholarships, a university record
Five KU juniors have been awarded a prestigious scholarship that recognizes their academic excellence and involvement in undergraduate research.
K-State researchers find that feeding hemp to cattle mellows the herd
Researchers at Kansas State University said hemp could be a natural way to decrease stress-related respiratory infections and other ailments when cattle are being transported or weaned off their mothers.
Legislature ties SNAP for able-bodied adults to job training or part-time job
The Kansas House and Senate voted to send Gov. Laura Kelly a measure Thursday mandating able-bodied adults without dependents hold down a job for 30 hours a week or enroll in a job training program to receive federal food assistance.
Lawrence immigration activists worry as city’s sanctuary ordinance is in jeopardy
Lawrence activists are concerned about a bill on its way to the governor’s desk that will nullify a city ordinance protecting community members regardless of their citizenship status.
Lawrence City Commission returning to hybrid meetings
Lawrence city commissioners will report to City Hall in person for their first meeting in April, according to a Thursday news release from the city.
Harvard professor to present ‘Why Trust Science?’ at KU next week
Why trust science? This is the question that world-renowned geologist and historian Naomi Oreskes aims to answer during one of two presentations at KU next week.
Lawrence student wins state spelling bee; will head to national bee in June
An eighth grade student at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School took home the title of state spelling bee champion over the weekend, and he’ll compete at the national bee this summer.
Legislature forwards House, Senate and Board of Education maps to governor
The Kansas Legislature sent to Gov. Laura Kelly a bundled bill Wednesday containing redistricting maps for the House, Senate and state Board of Education.
Tom Harper: Celebrate memories of Turner’s Grocery, the Merc at 700 Maine open house
700 Maine is one of those buildings where memories are etched into our consciousness, from meaningful experiences to long-lasting friendships, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Kansas House revives and passes stalled sports wagering bill
A bill to legalize sports wagering took a significant step Wednesday, clearing the Kansas House just more than 24 hours after the measure appeared to stall in committee.
Texas man to be tried for rape after alleged assault of KU student
A judge on Tuesday bound a 25-year-old Texas man over for trial on a charge of raping a woman while she was too intoxicated to give consent, but the man’s defense attorney questions whether investigators collected evidence effectively to support the case.
Autism conference to return to KU next week
This year’s Autism Across the Life Span conference, coming up April 8, aims to address the needs of families, professionals and educators interested in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Kansas Senate quickly endorses legislation banning ‘sanctuary cities’
Kansas senators fast-tracked a bill prohibiting municipal governments from creating “sanctuary cities,” approving it without reading it or allowing opponents to testify. The bill now goes to Gov. Laura Kelly.
‘Just bunk’: Kansas Supreme Court asks state to defend coroner’s theory in Eudora baby’s death
Kansas Supreme Court justices on Wednesday raised questions about a coroner’s theory that “depolarization” in an infant’s brain had caused instantaneous death at the hands of a child care provider.
Kansas sports wagering plan hits snag after leadership-backed amendment fails twice
The future of a plan to legalize sports wagering in Kansas is up in the air after a House committee abruptly adjourned Tuesday.
Lawrence Farmers’ Market to return April 9
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market is returning to downtown Lawrence, opening for the season on Saturday, April 9.
City of Lawrence selects new leader for Municipal Services and Operations department
Following a national search, the city has selected Melissa Sieben as the new director of Municipal Services and Operations, according to a news release Tuesday.
New manager of human services continues efforts toward safe, accessible housing for all in Douglas County
Gabi Sprague is the new human services program manager for Douglas County. She’ll focus on preventing homelessness and helping unify the work of local social service agencies. Though the title is new for Sprague, the work isn’t.
Letter to the Times: Support women-owned businesses
“It’s Women’s History Month, a time to recognize women who have changed our society for the better. It is also a time to highlight and honor women-owned businesses in our community that have overcome many obstacles these past two years,” Stephanie Willis writes in this letter to the Times.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for March 29, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“Not only is Sarah Smarsh’s wonderful book about Dolly Parton on the list, but so is Dolly Parton’s first novel.”
Lawrence school board accepts proposal to keep most library positions
After a failed motion, much discussion and multiple recesses, the Lawrence school board on Monday voted on a package of budget cuts that includes a much smaller cut to librarians than what administrators had recommended.