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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
U.S. Secretary of Education praises KU, K-12 integration, TRIO program in national bus tour kickoff
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said during a visit to KU Tuesday that federal education programs for disadvantaged students will change lives and lift people up through the education system.
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Local artistic projects awarded Rocket Grants; ceremony in Kansas City to celebrate recipients
Local creators working on video series, research, fashion shows, performances and more — including a song to accompany the planting of fruit trees around the Lawrence library — have been chosen to receive grants that will help progress their art.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Nearly 1,000 traffic cases dismissed in Douglas County District Court
In hopes of avoiding numerous driver’s license suspensions, Douglas County judges have dismissed about 940 traffic cases. Circumstances of the batch dismissals are also mentioned in a pending disciplinary case against DA Suzanne Valdez.
Anonymous benefactor donates $50 million to University of Kansas’ business school
An anonymous donor gave $50 million to the business school at the University of Kansas to support undergraduate students and faculty research, officials said Tuesday.
Bicyclist struck by vehicle, critically injured in North Lawrence
A man who was riding his bicycle near Second and Locust streets Monday night was struck by a vehicle and taken to an area trauma center with critical injuries, according to Lawrence police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Developer seeks tax breaks for downtown Lawrence affordable housing project for people ages 55-plus
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will consider a developer’s request for tax breaks to build 48 affordable units for people ages 55 and up in downtown Lawrence.
Kansas farmers rushed to grow hemp when it became legal, but now they’re ditching it
Fewer Kansas farmers are signing up to grow hemp each year, likely because of the diminishing demand for CBD oil. But hemp advocates say there are markets for hemp fiber and grains that could still be a boon for Kansas.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 4-10, 2023
This perennial sunflower Helianthus grosseserratus, or sawtooth sunflower, is displaying its two rows of bracts, which combined are called the involucre.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Paper Plains Zine Fest celebrates creativity and community in Lawrence
The Paper Plains Zine Fest brought together more than 100 creators from across the Midwest Saturday and Sunday to share their artwork, build community, and engage in workshops and education sessions throughout Lawrence.
Child care can cost more than a mortgage in Kansas, but providers can barely afford to stay open
Child care is expensive for families, yet it doesn’t bring in enough money for providers to grow or pay workers high wages. Kansas is at a crossroads.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Updates on the disciplinary case against the Douglas County DA and how much it’s cost so far
A pending complaint against Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez will proceed to a disciplinary hearing in which several judges and former prosecutors may be called to testify.
Kansas ACLU seeks strict boundaries to end KHP’s unconstitutional vehicle searches
A judge proposed unprecedented court oversight of the Kansas Highway Patrol to break the agency’s affinity for unconstitutional searches of vehicles.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence police now offering vouchers rather than tickets for some defective equipment stops
If a Lawrence police officer pulls you over for having a taillight out, you might get a voucher to get it fixed instead of a ticket.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Fans cheer KU football to the first win of the season
The Kansas Jayhawks made their 48-17 win over the Missouri State Bears look easy with a stellar second half Friday night and started their season 1-0.
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Blade & Timber opens at new downtown Lawrence location
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing is back open for business in Lawrence, now with six throwing lanes housed in a new downtown location.
Long-awaited Evergy energy efficiency programs approved by Kansas regulators
Kansas regulators approved a robust set of energy efficiency programs for Evergy customers after concerns the deal might fall apart.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Lawrence woman sentenced to prison in 2021 crash that killed bicyclist
A Lawrence woman sobbed into her hands on Friday as she was sentenced to 41 months in prison for the 2021 death of Rachel Snow, who was struck by a car and killed while walking her bicycle.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence boy will face trial, judge rules
An 18-year-old charged with shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy will go to trial, a judge ruled Friday.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Art Market to spotlight Native American creators
In its second consecutive year back since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Haskell Indian Art Market will feature a wide variety of products made by local Native American creators.
Scholars to give readings in two languages from new translation of Italian poetry collection
Local scholars Patrizio Ceccagnoli and Megan Kaminski will give readings and discuss the art of translation during a Monday evening event.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Million dollar man: Lawrence volunteer achieves fundraising milestone in fight against cancer
After 23 years of fundraising to end cancer, Bob Silipigni is celebrating $1 million in donations and a volunteer award.
Federal judge upends court order allowing transgender Kansans to alter birth certificates
A judge granted AG Kris Kobach’s request to significantly undermine provisions of a 2019 consent judgment granting transgender people born in Kansas the right to amend birth certificates to match their gender identities.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Baseball sage Bill James is forever asking questions. In this Q&A, he provides some answers
For half a century, longtime Lawrence resident Bill James has been asking questions about baseball. He’s still looking for answers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
100-day closure of section of U.S. Highway 40 set to begin Tuesday
As part of the Kansas Highway 10 interchange project, a section of U.S. Highway 40 (West Sixth Street) will be closed for about 100 days, beginning Tuesday.
