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With the legislative session drawing to a close, Kansas action on marijuana remains unlikely
Kansas has seen all smoke and no fire on the cannabis front, despite efforts from Democrats who say the state is losing business to neighbors where marijuana is legalized.
Lawrence school board opposed to 4-day week in the near future
Switching to a four-day student/five-day staff school week could save the Lawrence school district money and provide more plan time for teachers, according to some staff members, but it raises equity concerns for families and students. School board members said Monday they don’t believe the district in the near future will be ready to consider the switch.
‘It’s set up to fail’: Kansas youth justice leaders discuss state’s lack of progress
The Kansas juvenile justice system is like a festering wound, said an activist saddened by lawmakers’ lack of action to help at-risk children and youths.
Lawrence school board approves new elementary boundaries
New boundaries approved by the Lawrence school board on a 5-2 vote Monday will reassign students from the two elementary schools that are closing and some students from two schools that aren’t, based on where they reside.
‘Take Back the Night’ event to support sexual violence survivors
Lawrence community members will join together Thursday evening to flood love and support toward survivors of sexual violence.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lifelong Lawrencian finds her niche in advocacy and scholarship at KU
When Cherin Russell returned to college in the spring of 2020, she wondered whether she could find success as a 30-year-old nontraditional undergraduate student at the University of Kansas.
Kansas governor vetoes huge a tax relief plan, saying its flat tax favors the rich
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a plan for hundreds of millions of dollars in tax relief over her objection to a dramatic shift to a flat income tax rate. But her veto also halts two tax-relief proposals she championed.
Obituary: Kevin Philip Slocum
Kevin Philip Slocum, 8/23/1984 – 11/14/2022
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 24-30, 2023
The buckeye is found in native oak hickory woodlands in the eastern third of the state and is now blooming. These pretty flowers will eventually produce hard black buckeye seeds that some people keep in their pockets for good luck.
Lawrence school board to consider new elementary boundaries, hear report on 4-day weeks
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving new elementary boundaries for next year and hear a report on four-day weeks for students.
Vince Munoz: Lobbying didn’t stop Kansas anti-trans bill. Here’s what will, even after it goes into effect. (Column)
”Oppression relies, in part, on the compliance of bystanders. When people start flagrantly ignoring rules, it costs time, money and energy from those in power to enforce their rules,” Vince Munoz writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrencians enjoy crafts, s’mores, educational activities and more during Earth Day Fair
Community members braved the chilly weather Saturday afternoon to attend the Earth Day Fair in South Park. Twenty organizations from Lawrence and beyond offered free crafts and educational activities for kids and adults alike.
A moment in Lawrence: Sertoma Club distributes funds raised from holiday light display
The Lawrence Sertoma Club on Wednesday presented checks for $5,000 to four community organizations. The money was raised from the drive-thru holiday light display, Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright.
No Kansas Food Truck Festival this year; organizers working on 2024 event
The Kansas Food Truck Festival will not be held this year, but organizers are working with the city and partners to bring the popular fundraising event back in summer 2024.
Massive pipeline spill caused by crack created during installation, third-party review concludes
A third-party review of a pipeline spill that released 500,000 gallons of crude oil onto Kansas farmland and a nearby stream was caused by a crack in the metal pipe that eventually ruptured under pressure.
Free State senior named recipient of 2023 Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Free State High School senior Wendo Kimori has received a prestigious award that recognizes young leaders pushing toward racial equity in their communities.
Kansas governor strikes funding for anti-abortion pregnancy centers in state budget
Gov. Laura Kelly used her veto pen Friday to strike GOP-backed portions of the state budget that would set aside funding for anti-abortion programs and ban critical race theory and diversity considerations at universities.
KU Audio-Reader recognizes volunteers’ outstanding service, celebrates their generosity (Announcement)
”Audio-Reader’s staff was honored to celebrate their hundreds of outstanding volunteers Tuesday at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet,” Martha Kehr, communications coordinator for KU Audio-Reader, writes.
Owners of South American market to sell fresh food at their first popup event
The owners of a new local cafe and market, La Celeste, will debut their South American cuisine Sunday in Lawrence at their first popup event.
Lawrence event to focus on relationship violence prevention
An event Monday in Lawrence will aim to educate middle schoolers, high schoolers and adults about dating and relationship violence and what can be done to prevent it.
Kansas to hold presidential primary in 2024, adjust legislative pay by following year
Gov. Laura Kelly announced her latest round of bill signings Friday, including legislation for a $5 million presidential primary and bills on legislative pay and affordable housing.
Verbal Transformations event on Earth Day to feature poetry fair, open mic and numerous performers
Members of B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence and area Kansas Authors Club poets invite the community to celebrate National Poetry Month, Earth Day and more during an event Saturday called Verbal Transformations.
Willow Domestic Violence Center director has left her role; Jessica Beeson serving as interim director
Megan Harrison (formerly Stuke) has left her position as director of the Willow Domestic Violence Center, and Jessica Beeson has taken on the role on an interim basis.
Historic Resources Commission approves marker honoring Margaret ‘Sis’ Vinegar
A city board on Thursday voted in favor of a plan to place a historical marker in honor of Margaret “Sis” Vinegar, a young Black woman who, at age 14 in 1882, survived a sexual assault by a white man but died in prison at age 20 after being wrongly convicted of the man’s murder.
