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Kansas preservation group raises objections to Docking building reconfiguration
The historic preservation group Plains Modern wants to secure a court order requiring reconsideration of the partial demolition of Docking State Office Building and construction of three floors of office and meeting space costing no more than $120 million.
Lawrence trash truck strikes ‘truck munching’ bridge in Kansas City; no injuries
A Lawrence trash truck was damaged Thursday but there were no injuries after the driver tried to go under a bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, according to police there. This is not an uncommon occurrence.
Lawrence police to conduct another DUI saturation patrol
Extra Lawrence police officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers again on Friday, according to a news release from the department.
Clay Wirestone: Simple reforms could make the Kansas Legislature more transparent; leaders don’t want that (Column)
“Each time journalists point out how bad things are (with transparency in the Legislature), we hear a few shocked exclamations. Then everything falls back into familiar patterns, only worse,” Clay Wirestone writes in this column for Kansas Reflector.
Teachers from Free State, Pinckney, Lawrence High earn district awards for engaging and supporting students
Three teachers, a paraeducator and a building and grounds team lead have recently earned awards and cash prizes for their service to students and staff of Lawrence Public Schools.
Douglas County Commission focuses on landlord relations during work session on needs of unhoused people
Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday heard the challenges facing an end to chronic homelessness in the county.
Lawrence school district’s graduations coming up, plus scholarship recipients for LHS and FSHS
Lawrence Public Schools Classes of ’22 will soon celebrate with their respective commencement ceremonies. Here’s where to be and when, plus lists of senior scholarship winners. Congratulations, students!
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Reimagining La Yarda: Digital art installation to re-create a room from the Lawrence neighborhood
An immersive art experience called “Finding La Yarda” will re-create a room from the housing unit built for Mexican American railroad workers in Lawrence from 1920-51.
Two men killed in shooting outside Hy-Vee were from Lawrence, police say; altercation stemmed from road rage
Zachary Michael Sutton, 22, and Monty Ray Amick, 53, both of Lawrence, were the two men killed in a road rage-fueled shooting Tuesday night outside Hy-Vee, according to Lawrence police.
New state House, Senate maps receive Kansas Supreme Court approval
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the validity Wednesday of the newly drawn boundaries for state House and Senate districts.
Kansas Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of congressional redistricting map
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a ruling Wednesday declaring the congressional redistricting map approved by the Republican-led Legislature to be in compliance with the Kansas Constitution.
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Douglas County District Court Judge Kay Huff to retire
Douglas County District Court Judge Kay Huff has announced that she will retire, effective July 8, according to a news release from the county.
Honor Moon period pantry unveils plans for donated tricycle, upcoming fundraiser
A non-judgment, inclusive period pantry founded by Lawrence teens has gone mobile as organizers gear up for a fundraiser they hope will fill their new tricycle’s basket.
2 men dead in shooting outside Lawrence Hy-Vee
Two men are dead after a shooting outside the Hy-Vee at Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive in Lawrence Tuesday night.
Friends of Lawrence man and the wife he’s accused of killing shed light on their relationship
Regan Noelle Gibbs’ life was brought to an end Monday night — police say at the hands of her husband, Chad Marek. She was 25. Friends of the couple shed some light on their relationship Tuesday following the news of her death.
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Lawrence High, Free State students hold walkouts to protest the ‘present political state’ of Kansas
Hundreds of students at Lawrence and Free State high schools walked out of their buildings at 11 a.m. Tuesday in protest of Kansas’ current state of affairs.
Lawrence man charged with first-degree murder in wife’s death
Updated: A 26-year-old Lawrence man has been formally charged with first-degree murder after police say he was found with his wife’s mortally wounded body Monday night.
New vice president of academics for Haskell Indian Nations University announced
Haskell Indian Nations University has announced Francis Arpan as the new vice president of academics.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for May 17, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“The Raven has always had a big mystery section, since day one. … In the past year or so, the amazing booksellers of the Raven have worked to highlight a broader range of genre fiction as well.”
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Lawrence man arrested on suspicion of murder, police say
Lawrence police have arrested a 26-year-old Lawrence man on suspicion of murder, according to a brief news release sent out Monday evening.
Union members across trades rally with Lawrence school district’s hourly workers
Supporters of higher wages and better working conditions for the Lawrence school district’s classified staff members demonstrated in solidarity Monday afternoon.
Do Kansas colleges offer too many degrees? A state board could put some on the chopping block
Together, the state’s six major public universities — KU, K-State, Wichita State, Emporia State, Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State — offer more than 1,500 degree programs. And some experts say that’s too much.
Second meeting to discuss Lawrence’s city government structure coming up May 31
City leaders need feedback from the public in order to decide whether to ask voters if the local government should be restructured to directly elect a four-year mayor and to elect commissioners by districts.
National labor board files complaints against 2 Kansas City area Starbucks for union busting
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint last week against two area Starbucks for allegedly preventing employees from exercising their legal right to organize.
