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Statewide policy bans trans girls from girls’ sports; Lawrence school district ‘will not waver’ in support of students
A new statewide policy bars transgender girls from girls’ sports, but the Lawrence school district is still evaluating what compliance will look like and voicing support for trans and gender-nonconforming students and employees.
Obituary: John Ralph Guy
John Ralph Guy, 5/26/1942 – 8/8/2023
Police defend raid on Kansas newspaper amid backlash over ‘brazen violation of press freedom’
Marion County police on Saturday defended their unprecedented raid on a newspaper office and the publisher’s home, and the publisher’s mother died from stress.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board, Douglas County Commission to consider tax breaks for First Management headquarters
The Lawrence school board and Douglas County Commission will soon weigh whether to give First Management Inc. tax breaks to renovate a downtown building into its new corporate headquarters.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider budget that would raise property taxes, hear report on social media addiction
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving the district’s proposed maximum budget for the upcoming year, which would increase property taxes.
Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting CROWN Act; local organizers push for passage
Lawrence city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would secure anti-discrimination protections for people with textured hair, and organizers are urging the community to support its deeper meaning.
Clay Wirestone: In Marion County newspaper raid, a grim threat to Kansans’ First Amendment rights (Column)
”The outrageous law enforcement assault on the Marion County Record newspaper raises a veritable forest of red flags,” Clay Wirestone writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
Police stage ‘chilling’ raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones
In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home.
Construction costs for part of KU stadium renovation budgeted for $251M; recent locker room upgrades cost $4.1M
The construction work on KU’s football stadium and an adjoining conference center will cost more than $251 million and must be completed by Aug. 1, 2025, according to a contract for the project.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge rescheduled to Aug. 21
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation department has moved the annual Pooch Plunge out a week later than previously announced.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Man injured in stabbing in North Lawrence; suspect charged with attempted murder
A man was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning in North Lawrence, according to police. They believe the incident was an ”unprovoked attack.”
Evergy requests first rate increase in five years. Rates outside Kansas City would jump 10%.
Evergy’s request that Kansas customers pay another $218 million each year is a symptom of a system built without efficiency, an environmental advocate says.
Lawrence Public Library’s last celebration of summer coming up
An upcoming lawn party at the Lawrence Public Library will celebrate summer readers and help the Kids’ Action Club raise funds for the Lawrence Humane Society.
Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Event to celebrate new volume of ‘Embattled Lawrence’
The Raven Book Store, Watkins Museum of History and the many editors and collaborators for the new “Embattled Lawrence” book are joining forces to host a release celebration for the new installation.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Fire devastates North Lawrence shoe repair business; owners look ahead to ‘new beginning’
Bruce and Kris Barlow woke up in a panic early Monday, forced to face the reality that their beloved family business was beyond saving. But as they cope with the tragedy, they’re feeling the community’s love.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Municipal Court to kick off night court pilot program
Lawrence Municipal Court next week will roll out a pilot night court program, which will add an early evening docket once a month to create more flexibility for defendants.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Courtroom will be open for teen’s hearing in Lawrence boy’s shooting death
The courtroom will be open when a Douglas County judge determines whether a teen will face trial in a Lawrence boy’s shooting death, but there will be strict rules for those in attendance.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Community members celebrate new art at Panda Pediatrics
Panda Pediatrics partnered with local artists to transform its waiting area into an art experience. Community members gathered Tuesday to get a glimpse at the clinic’s new look.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission does not reach consensus on proposed changes to public comment
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday could not come to a decision on how to change general public comment and, therefore, opted to make no change.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves ban on single-use plastic bags
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a revived ordinance banning single-use plastic bags citywide.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indian-style pizza restaurant opening in downtown Lawrence
Balhar Choong will open Pizza Palace on Wednesday, just in time for lunch and an unusual dining experience: Indian pizza.
Kansas judge hears first post-Roe challenge to abortion restrictions
Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate Kansans’ right to abortion. AG Kris Kobach says the rules are necessary.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence outdoor pool open one more weekend for humans; then Pooch Plunge returns
Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center will close for the season after Sunday — to humans, that is. On Monday, the annual Pooch Plunge returns.
A KU program helps women in prison keep up with technology so they can get jobs after release
People in jail or prison can’t keep up with technology. A KU program for inmates in Kansas and Missouri will help them learn job skills.
