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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Building that houses Lawrence Municipal Court, planning services closed because of power outage
City Hall Riverfront, the building that’s home to Lawrence Municipal Court and Planning and Development Services, is closed to the public Monday because of a power outage.
‘No Place Like LFK’ event to celebrate trans performers, continue push against SB 180
No SB 180 in Lawrence, a group of local activists who have joined together to fight Kansas’ anti-transgender legislation, will host a celebration of trans performers and a call for action on Tuesday.
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 26-July 2, 2023
Sphinx moths are typically most active around dusk or even at night. This one was caught gathering nectar from the blossoms of the late-blooming Sullivant’s milkweed in broad daylight.
Obituary: Sally Marie Reno
Sally Marie Reno, 3/30/1959 – 6/20/2023
Fiesta Cancún in downtown Lawrence wants to make diners feel like family
Carlos Mendez, who owns Fiesta Cancún with his family, said he wanted the new restaurant on Mass Street to reflect his family’s “cultural duality,” highlighting their Mexican heritage and American influence.
Lawrence school board to select an applicant to fill vacant seat
Lawrence school board members on Monday will choose an applicant to fill a vacant seat through Jan. 12, 2026. They’ll also consider an MOU with the Lawrence Police Department, and facility rental guidelines and fees.
Lawrence High graduate sees success at national debate tournament, reflects on how debate has helped him
Just before Thomas Lushington was scheduled to depart for the National Speech and Debate Association tournament, a local coach offered him some feedback on his argument, igniting a frenzy of revision. The changes paid off.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Downtown Lawrence holds first Mid Summer Night on Mass
Lawrence community members — and many of their four-legged friends — headed downtown Friday for the first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass.
Just Food names interim executive director
The board of Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, has named a new interim executive director just a few months after hiring a permanent director.
Kansas abortions rose 57% in 2022, fueled by out-of-state patients
Kansas reported its highest number of abortions in decades last year, after the overturning of Roe sent thousands of out-of-state patients to Kansas clinics.
Free State Festival to bring comedy, activists and much more to Lawrence
The Free State Festival returns to Lawrence starting Monday, and the event lineup features a wide variety of film screenings, cultures and musical performances.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Parts of 9th Street, Inverness Drive to close for pavement rehabilitation
The City of Lawrence will close parts of Ninth Street and parts of Inverness Drive for pavement rehabilitation beginning Monday. The projects are expected to be completed by mid-October.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Liberty Hall Video to close, shift rentals to new model; candy store to take over the space
Liberty Hall Video on Sunday will close the physical space that currently houses its hundreds of DVD cases, though movie rentals will still be available. The space at the corner of Seventh and Mass will be taken over by a new candy store.
Letter to the Times: Lawrence city ordinance on toplessness is sexist, transphobic
”If we have a sexist and transphobic ordinance that the police won’t enforce because it’s sexist and transphobic, why are we keeping it as part of city code?” Chris Flowers writes in this letter to the Times.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Get to know Andrew Holt, new director of Downtown Lawrence Inc.
With a little more than two months on the job, Andrew Holt is still getting a feel for the town. The new director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. says he likes every place he’s visited thus far, and he loves how many unique retail stores downtown has to offer.
Lawrence Human Relations Commission votes to advance CROWN Act
Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission on Thursday voted to ask city legal staff to draft an ordinance to implement the CROWN Act, a law that bans race-based hair discrimination. They also said goodbye to Commissioner Kay Emerson.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
F-Mart Asian Market to celebrate new mural
F-Mart Asian Market will celebrate the completion of a new mural on the side of its building, called “Cloudy With A Chance of Boba,” with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.
Kansas may be outlier in national decrease in abortions since Dobbs decision
In Kansas, where abortion rights are still protected, a surge is predicted for the 2022 year due to out-of-state abortion seekers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Governor appoints Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart to state commission on officers’ standards
Rich Lockhart, chief of the Lawrence Police Department, is one of the newest members of the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, KSCPOST.
Douglas County Commission approves NextEra permits related to solar farm
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a request for permits from NextEra Energy Resources in connection with the West Gardner Solar project.
Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Long-awaited second volume of ‘Embattled Lawrence’ now available
When Dennis Domer retired a few years ago as a KU professor of architecture, he knew he couldn’t just use his newfound free time to go fishing. Instead, he decided to embark on a much bigger project: compiling a major new history of Lawrence.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Defense attorney alleges Douglas County DA’s office withheld information that discredited sheriff’s deputy
A Lawrence defense attorney is arguing that his client’s case should be dismissed because prosecutors failed to disclose Brady/Giglio information, or information that raises questions about an officer’s credibility and character.
Obituary: Marcia Fisher
Marcia Fisher, 6/23/1967 – 6/9/2023
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Mid Summer Night on Mass to feature block party, restaurant specials and more
Specific details about Lawrence’s first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass are solidifying: face painting by Purple Palette, a street juggling show called Dingus’ Showcase, and a block party outside the Bourgeois Pig are some highlights.
