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A moment in Lawrence: Altrusa International congratulates scholarship recipients
Altrusa International of Lawrence recently congratulated three 2024 scholarship winners from area high schools.
‘I swear I hear her laugh’: Family members share memories of Lawrence teen shot and killed
Family members remember Brianna Higgins, a 15-year-old Lawrence girl who was recently shot and killed, as loving, loyal and “a force to be reckoned with.”
Public invited to open house on Judicial and Law Enforcement Center project
Community members can learn more about plans to renovate and expand the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, which houses Douglas County District Court, during an upcoming open house.
Lawrence art markets to promote former Art Love Collective artists, celebrate Pride Month
Two Lawrence art markets spanning the day Saturday will aim to uplift community artists.
Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
Grant to help restore and preserve B’nai Israel Cemetery in Eudora
The B’nai Israel Cemetery in Eudora, a historic Jewish cemetery where some of the town’s founders are buried, will undergo restoration and preservation efforts as part of a grant.
Republican congressional candidate plans to abolish taxes, agencies and ‘anything big’
Republican Chad Young’s congressional campaign is based on his idea of being a “patriot,” abolishing “anything big” — including multiple federal agencies — and completely eliminating taxes.
Goodbye, tollbooths. The Kansas Turnpike will soon be cashless
Kansas Turnpike Authority officials say an updated cashless tollway will be more convenient for drivers because they don’t need to stop at a tollbooth when exiting the turnpike.
Ex-deputy Douglas County DA: ‘I attempted to meet hatred with humor’ in dressing as anti-mask protester
Former Deputy Douglas County District Attorney Joshua Seiden says he was attempting to “meet hatred with humor” in dressing up as a Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests and frequent public comments.
Rusty Taco closing its doors in Lawrence
Rusty Taco, a downtown Lawrence taco franchise, is set to close its doors “indefinitely” Sunday evening.
City to hold open house on updated Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center renovation plans
The City of Lawrence will hold an open house Wednesday to give community members a chance to look at plans and provide feedback about renovations to the Outdoor Aquatic Center.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 25, 2024 (Sponsored post)
The Raven’s beloved book store cat, Dashiell, has retired into a much quieter residential life where he can watch the birdfeeder all day. He has earned himself a spot on the bestseller list with “The Sound and the Purry,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Parts of Kansas once tried to secede and form ‘West Kansas.’ It helps explain our politics today
More than 30 years ago, a group of southwest Kansas counties tried to secede and form their own state called West Kansas. It’s largely forgotten now, but the political divisions that caused it remain.
High school teachers call for stricter cell phone policy in Lawrence school district
More than 80 Lawrence educators have signed a petition for the district to implement a stricter cell phone policy, and six people advocated for it during the school board meeting Monday.
Lawrence schools superintendent calls meeting on community safety
Following the shooting deaths of three local teens within 15 months, Lawrence school district Superintendent Anthony Lewis is calling a community meeting to discuss safety.
Lawrence school district names next principal of New York Elementary and Montessori
The Lawrence school district has selected Brian Workman, currently an instructional coach at Cordley Elementary, as next principal of New York Elementary and Montessori School.
Deputy DA Seiden no longer working in DA’s office; preliminary hearing in murder case delayed
Joshua Seiden is no longer employed as deputy Douglas County district attorney, and a preliminary hearing in a murder case set for Monday was continued after a closed-door meeting in Douglas County District Court.
Heat advisory in effect Monday and Tuesday in Lawrence; watch for signs of heat-related illness
A heat advisory will be in effect noon Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday in Lawrence and Douglas County because of dangerously high heat indices and little overnight relief in the forecast.
New director opens Lawrence Community Shelter as weather emergency shelter during 100-degree days
As the season’s first heat advisory goes into effect Monday and temps hit 100°, people living outside will be able to seek refuge at the Lawrence Community Shelter. That’s one of many changes under the new director’s watch.
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 24-30, 2024
This Snowberry clearwing, a member of the sphinx moth family, is attracted by the beautiful purple prairie clover flower found blooming in area prairies this time of year.
Free State debate duo nabs 3rd at nationals in coach’s last season
Sophie Racy and Connor Brown placed third in the nation in policy debate and Free State was named a top-20 school nationwide at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, closing out coach Kelly Thompson’s teaching career.
Consent agenda, executive session on contract negotiations scheduled for Lawrence school board meeting
The agenda for Monday’s school board meeting includes a slew of consent agenda items, such as panic buttons for Broken Arrow, as well as a closed-door session on employee contract negotiations.
‘They never forgot their Grandfather’: Sacred Red Rock reunited with Kaw people, Kaw land
Nearly 400 people attended a rematriation celebration Saturday at the Sacred Red Rock’s new home: on Kaw land at Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park near Council Grove.
Jody’s Market, a downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, set to open in July
Downtown Lawrence hasn’t been home to a grocery store in recent memory, but Reanna Slagle wants to close that gap. She plans to open Jody’s Market, a microgrocery store geared toward pedestrians, during the first week of July.