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Free speech group questions ESU decision to fire professor after Kansas Reflector article
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression has questioned the decision by Emporia State University to fire journalism professor Max McCoy two days after criticizing the university in an opinion article published by Kansas Reflector.
Kansas might let homes take more toddlers amid child care shortage. Critics worry about safety
Kansas child care providers worry that too many small children supervised by too few adults could threaten safety.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KBI has sent investigation into death of man shot and killed by Lawrence police on to district attorney
The investigation into a man’s shooting death by Lawrence police is now in the hands of the Douglas County district attorney, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Lawrence police detective charged with DUI was driving at 3 times legal limit, court document alleges
A Lawrence police detective was allegedly driving at three times the legal limit for alcohol when he struck a parked car in early September, according to court documents.
Parents of disabled children address Kansas Legislature again: ‘Families are drowning’
Kansans who urged lawmakers to fix the state’s health care system weeks ago say their situations have become untenable.
Letter to the Times: Amend the Kansas Constitution?
”With (the constitutional amendment) on the ballot on Nov. 8, the Legislature wishes to be the final decider, checker, balancer,” Jack Klinknett writes in this letter to the Times.
Lawrence teen’s struggle to get help after brush with suicidal thoughts illustrates systemic issues
Just before midnight one night in early September, a 17-year-old Lawrence girl parked her SUV on a dead-end road, intent on killing herself. She was stopped, but getting the help she needs has been a struggle for her and her family.
Polling in Kansas race for attorney general: Mann up by slim 1.1% over Kobach
Democratic attorney general candidate Chris Mann held a wispy advantage Wednesday in polling that showed Republican nominee Kris Kobach trailing in a contest with nearly 11% of likely voters still undecided.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Tom Harper: Smith Hall is an architectural and artistic landmark worth saving (Column)
”Irma I. Smith Hall can’t speak for itself. But as it possibly faces the wrecking ball, we seek to share its history and relevance as a significant, intact example of midcentury modern architecture,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Bill Self suspended for KU basketball’s first 4 games this season; faces other penalties
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend are suspended for the first four games of the upcoming season in an apparent effort to head off penalties from a long-running NCAA investigation into the program’s recruiting practices.
Kansas Secretary of State candidates debate election fraud, gerrymandering
Bucking national trends, the Democratic candidate running for Kansas secretary of state said election deniers need to be listened to while the Republican incumbent candidate quashed theories of voter fraud in the Kansas electoral system.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Transit to offer free bus rides on Election Day
Buses in Lawrence will be free of charge on Election Day, the city announced on Tuesday.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Judge orders new preliminary hearing in case of Eudora infant’s death
Carrody Buchhorn, whose murder conviction was overturned last year, will have a new preliminary hearing to determine whether she should stand trial again, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Letter to the Times: Student debt relief is on hold, thanks in part to Derek Schmidt
“Why would Schmidt oppose helping millions of Americans be just a little better off? Because Schmidt favors big business over hardworking, middle-class folks,” Amii Castle writes in this letter to the Times.
Clowns, gowns, and ghouls: Costumed families flock to Mass Street for Halloween trick-or-treating
On Halloween night, Lawrence families showed off their cute, creepy, and creative costumes during downtown trick-or-treating. The event was held from 5 p.m. until all the candy ran out.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 1, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“If this week’s bestseller list has a theme, it’s ’new books from fiction royalty,’” the Raven Book Store writes.
Kansas could pressure schools to dump Native American mascots increasingly seen as racist
An advisory group created by the Kansas Board of Education wants the board to review its policies on how school mascots might hurt students and recommend ending Native American mascots statewide.
The race for Kansas governor is tight. Here’s where Kelly and Schmidt stand on the issues
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Derek Schmidt present differing visions for the future of Kansas.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Photos: Sammy Rae & The Friends play Halloween show at the Granada
Hundreds of Lawrencians showed up in costumes to see Sammy Rae & The Friends play Monday night at the Granada.
KU planning slate of events to honor veterans
The University of Kansas is planning several events to honor veterans in the coming days, starting with the Salute to Service football game this Saturday.
Obituary: Kathleen Ruth Bradt
Kathleen Ruth Bradt, 5/5/1950 – 10/28/2022
Emmanuel Ramírez/Contributed Photo
Somos Lawrence plans Día de los Muertos event to honor the dead
Somos Lawrence, a community organization, and the Lawrence Percolator, an artist collective, are joining together to hold an event Wednesday commemorating all who have died in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Misleading texts are steering Kansas voters to the wrong polling places. It’s a nationwide problem
Voters across the country reported getting text messages directing them to vote at incorrect polling locations. At least one organization says the errors were related to a database issue, but experts warn the mistake could affect voter turnout on Election Day.
Letter to the Times: Trump is not the problem
”This is no ordinary election in which we vote based on our judgment about the policies of the different candidates. This election is about the long-term survival of our democracy,” Thomas Weiss writes in this letter to the Times.
