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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Juneteenth community celebration inspires power for local change
Bill and Alcenia Shepard stationed themselves under a tree’s shade to enjoy the lively Lawrence Juneteenth celebration. They agreed that the secret to being together for 52 years is giving one another some space when needed. They also agreed that celebrating Black liberation means everything to them.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Juneteenth parade down Mass Street
The Lawrence High School drumline kept a steady beat as the Lawrence Juneteenth parade made its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday morning.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Panelists challenge gender norms, address fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Kansas
Though many LGBTQ+ people and others may leave the state of Kansas repulsed by legislation targeting gender diversity, Adam Kellogg said he’ll have to be dragged out by his ears. “I will not stop fighting for the kids that can’t leave,” he said.
Free seminar aims to provide resources to help kids boost their reading skills
Barbara Mullen, a former elementary school teacher, discovered something during the pandemic that disturbed her: kids she was teaching couldn’t read. She’s planning a free seminar to help parents give their kids a reading boost.
Obituary: Cheryl Virginia Weaver
Cheryl Virginia Weaver, 1/20/1958 – 6/4/2023
Stan Herd’s earthwork revering John Brown to be unveiled Saturday in Osawatomie
Lawrence artist Stan Herd has created an earthwork portrait of Kansas abolitionist John Brown for the City of Osawatomie. The first-of-its-kind tribute to Brown is set to be unveiled on Saturday.
Kansas lawmakers targeted with letters containing suspicious white powder
Federal and state law enforcement and health officials are investigating letters containing suspicious white powder that were sent to legislators and state agencies.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, city service changes and more to know for Juneteenth weekend in Lawrence
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, city service changes and more for the Juneteenth holiday.
Evergy slashes planned renewable energy additions, proposes more natural gas
Kansas’ largest electric utility has drastically scaled back its plans to add more clean energy over the next decade and will keep open its Lawrence coal plant for years longer.
Meet the 8 applicants seeking a seat on the Lawrence school board
Eight people have applied for a vacant Lawrence school board seat, and whoever is selected will serve through January 2026. Meet the applicants and find out why they want to serve.
It’s kitten season, and the Lawrence Humane Society needs your help
The Lawrence Humane Society urgently needs fosters to take in dozens of kittens, with plenty more on the horizon as kitten season continues. Here’s how to help.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
Native Storytelling Workshop at KU aims to help students hone journalism skills, improve representation
High school students from across the country gathered at KU this week to attend the Native Storytelling Workshop, a camp held by instructors who aim to amplify Native voices through journalism.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Tentative contract for Lawrence school district teachers provides raises for all, stipend for SPED teachers
All teachers in the Lawrence school district will receive raises next year under a tentative agreement between the district and its teachers union. The contract will also catch up teachers who did not receive raises in past years and provide additional financial support to special education teachers.
Committee recommends $82K tax break for Borders building project, but votes against $830K tax rebate
A city committee voted Wednesday in favor of one tax break for a project to redevelop the long-vacant Borders bookstore in downtown Lawrence, but against a much larger tax incentive that First Management Inc. had requested.
Rick Cagan: Local action is needed for renewable energy (Column)
”It’s important that we speak out so that commissioners know that the majority of Douglas County residents support large-scale clean energy projects along with community and rooftop solar. We can’t afford to delay action based on misinformation,” Rick Cagan writes in this column.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical to train in sorority house set for demolition
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire, but that won’t be the case at the Tri Delta house during upcoming firefighter training.
Kansas families struggle to find child care, according to annual Kids Count report
Child care challenges have forced Kansas parents to give up or change jobs, while child care workers are paid worse than 98% of professions, according to a new report.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Man struck, killed by train in North Lawrence
A 43-year-old man died early Wednesday after being hit by a train in North Lawrence, according to police.
Person and pets OK after house fire in eastern Lawrence
With help from neighbors, an adult and pets got out of a home that was on fire in eastern Lawrence Tuesday afternoon, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Developer seeks tax breaks to redevelop old Borders building in downtown Lawrence
First Management Inc. is seeking tax breaks from the city to remodel the long-vacant former Borders bookstore building in downtown Lawrence into corporate headquarters.
Kansas Holistic Defenders staff unionizes with Teamsters Local 696
Kansas Holistic Defenders has recognized Teamsters Local 696 as the bargaining agent for their team of public defenders, social workers and advocates.
Activists to illuminate threats to LGBTQ+ rights during Lawrence panel discussion
Following the passage of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Kansas, a panel of local activists will gather in Lawrence Saturday to shed light on threats to LGBTQ+ rights.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health board selects new director
The board of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has selected Jonathan Smith, of Lawrence, as the next director of the health department.
Red tape is costing 45,000-plus Medicaid coverage in Kansas. The state blames slow mail
The Kansas Medicaid disenrollment rate is one of the highest in the country. Almost two-thirds of Kansans have lost coverage because of procedural issues.
