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Three injured in crash in Douglas County
Two drivers suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening and a passenger suffered minor injuries in a crash Saturday morning in Douglas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Deadlines set to fill Douglas County judge positions
The public will have a chance to hear from those who want to be Douglas County District Court judges during interviews set for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
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Know your rights: Free voter education events coming up Sunday
Kansas organizations will present two educational events this Sunday in hopes of spreading awareness around voting rights and laws.
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University Press of Kansas to partner with historic Winter School, host event with author Tai S. Edwards
As part of an ongoing series, the University Press of Kansas (UPK) will host a discussion with author and historian Tai S. Edwards, who specializes in Indigenous studies.
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Letter to the Times: Prairie Park Nature Center is an invaluable resource
“The staff was also extremely sensitive and helpful … in consideration of cultural needs regarding certain animals that are significant culturally to different Native American tribes’ beliefs,” Jennifer Attocknie writes in this letter to the Times.
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Prairie Park Nature Center on chopping block in city’s proposed budget
Some Lawrence community members have started rallying to save Prairie Park Nature Center shortly after the city released a proposed 2022-23 budget.
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Tour exploring East Lawrence art, culture and community set for Saturday
Only a few spots remain for community members to join a tour to experience the arts and cultures of East Lawrence. But if you miss it, you’ll be able to take a self-guided tour in the future.
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Obituary: Donald Victor Binns
Donald Victor Binns, 12/7/1947 – 7/2/2022
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KU Law professors to discuss legal consequences of recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling
An open forum Friday afternoon invites the public to hear from two KU Law professors about the legal ramifications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the federal right to abortion services.
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Lawrence-area legislators emphasize importance of voting on Aug. 2, share concerns about proposed amendment
Two state legislators from Lawrence on Thursday shared some concerns they have looking ahead to the Aug. 2 election, when Kansans will decide whether to remove the protection of abortion from the state’s constitution.
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DCCCA breaks ground for new outpatient treatment center in Lawrence
DCCCA leadership Thursday morning broke ground for a new outpatient facility in eastern Lawrence that will house behavioral health, family preservation, prevention, and foster parent/adoption services.
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The end of Roe hasn’t drawn more women to Kansas for abortions — it was already a destination
Kansas saw a flood of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care before the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Although more states enacted their own restrictions, a Kansas clinic does not expect to see another influx of women because the trek will be too far for them.
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The KU Cancer Center got a boosted designation from the feds — and the prospect of more money
The University of Kansas Cancer Center has been deemed a comprehensive place for research by the National Cancer Institute.
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Lawrence trash truck ‘munched’ by bridge was a total loss; replacement is $441K
The legendary truck-munching Independence Avenue bridge took a large bite out of a Lawrence trash truck, and it’s costing the city a pretty penny to replace it.
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Appeals court allows lawsuit against Wichita police officer to proceed in ‘swatting’ death
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit agreed that a family could pursue a lawsuit against a Wichita police officer for a fatal shooting of an innocent, unarmed man who was targeted in a hoax emergency call to law enforcement.
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Experts warn that Kansas River can be especially dangerous near dams
A man reported to have jumped off the Kansas River bridge was found safe Wednesday morning, but officials and river enthusiasts warn that swimming or boating near the Bowersock Dam can be dangerous or even fatal.
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Judicial nominating commission to discuss process to fill two district judge posts in Douglas County
A nominating commission will meet by phone Thursday morning to discuss the process to fill two openings on the Douglas County District Court bench.
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Kansas Senator seeks dismissal of Reno County health officers over COVID-19 vaccines for children
Kansas Sen. Mark Steffen is calling for the top health officials in Reno County to resign or be fired for offering COVID-19 vaccines to young children.
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Person found alive and well after report of someone jumping from Kansas River bridge
A man was found uninjured after a report that someone had jumped off the bridge over the Kansas River Wednesday morning.
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Lawrence City Commission approves annexation and rezoning for school, housing in northwest
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved a request to annex about 61 acres and rezone the space to allow for a new school and about 200 new homes.
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New Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical chief coming from west coast
The city has announced that Richard Llewellyn, an outside hire from the Everett Fire Department in Washington, will be the new chief of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
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Missouri doctors fear vague emergency exception to abortion ban puts patients at risk
Some Missouri medical providers are fearful that patients with high-risk pregnancies will face delayed care in life-threatening situations because doctors fear prosecution under the state’s newly enacted abortion ban.
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Edith Guffey: What happened to liberty? (Column)
“I wonder, if the justices are so concerned about history and intent, what do they make of some of the other important documents of our country and the intent of the founding fathers?” Edith Guffey writes in this column.
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Kansas House Democrats: ‘Regressive politics’ drive young people to leave the state
“… Legislators are like, ‘Why are young people leaving Kansas?’ And then all of us say, ‘Regressive politics,’ and then they just ignore it, and then continue their attack,” Democratic Rep. Rui Xu says.