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Just Food seeking donations after truck stolen, destroyed
Since Just Food opened in 2009, the organization’s truck has been its “workhorse” — but it was stolen and severely damaged last week.
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Chair discusses city government study task force on Lawrence Talks! podcast
The chair of a city task force examining Lawrence’s form of municipal government shared some context and background on the latest episode of the Lawrence Talks! podcast.
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Coalition of Kansas organizations challenge constitutionality of Kansas election laws
The League of Women Voters of Kansas and three other organizations Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging constitutionality of election reforms described by plaintiffs as a brazen attempt to suppress participation by minority, disabled and elderly voters.
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Larsen, Boley to seek reelection to Lawrence City Commission as 9 candidates file for 3 seats
The Lawrence City Commission is headed for an Aug. 3 primary election after nine candidates filed to run for the three seats up for election this November.
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Mix of a dozen newcomers, incumbents declare Lawrence school board candidacy
Twelve candidates have filed for seats on the board of Lawrence Public Schools, which means a primary election will be necessary to narrow down the field.
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LarryvilleLife: Lawrence musicians discuss getting back onstage after a year away (Column)
For this piece, LarryvilleLife reached out to six friends in local bands to see how they are feeling about returning to the stage this summer. A few of them have recent shows under their belts and a few are poised to re-emerge in the coming weeks and months. Here’s what they had to say.
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Finalists for next chief of KU police to deliver community presentations
The search for the next leader of the University of Kansas Public Safety Office has narrowed to three finalists — all of whom will deliver campus community presentations this week.
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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 1, 2021 (Sponsored post)
This week, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass” continues its impressive run by climbing to the No. 1 spot.
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Lawrence community members visit graves of loved ones
Over this solemn holiday weekend, Lawrence residents stopped by Oak Hill Cemetery to visit the graves of loved ones who have passed.
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Man suffers minor injuries in deer-related crash; second in a week in Douglas County
At least two people have been injured in crashes involving deer on highways in Douglas County within the past week, according to local public safety agencies.
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Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners: Connect to natural beauty in tour of 7 local gardens (Column)
“This year, perhaps more than any other, many of us are seeking a connection to the natural world and the beauty and serenity it provides,” Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners write. The group hopes to provide beauty and inspiration with its New Beginnings Garden Tour.
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Recycle old electronics this Saturday in Lawrence; volunteers needed
Douglas County residents can offload some old electronics at a recycling event this Saturday, June 5.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for May 31 – June 6, 2021
Sign up for a hike with Kaw Valley Almanac writer Ken Lassman on National Trails Day, coming up Saturday, June 5!
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Resistance among Kansans to COVID-19 vaccine is fading, except where it isn’t
New survey results show that reluctance to get COVID-19 vaccinations has dropped in Kansas. At the same time, worries about vaccine side effects seem to be increasing.
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COVID relief funds make summer school possible for some students in Lawrence Public Schools
For some students in Lawrence, learning will continue in June, with a special focus on personal, social and character development.
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Andromeda’s kittens: At 8 weeks, some start to leave the nest
“This week was bittersweet. We enjoyed our last week with the whole crew together,” Olivia Schwyhart writes.
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Lawrence City Commission should delay its review of downtown master plan until August, staff says
After a steering committee asked for three more weeks to gather and review public comment on the draft Downtown Lawrence master plan, staff is suggesting that the city commission should allow another two months.
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Lawrence school district offering free meal kits for all community children
All children ages 1-18 in the community can receive free meal kits both through the summer and the 2021-2022 academic year through Lawrence Public Schools.
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Ask Cody: Lessons learned, Lawrence, and still no action or change; what will it take? (Column)
“What does it look like if you believe Black trans folks the first time? Why do you need to be convinced that anti-Black racism and transphobia exist?” Cody writes.
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Legislative leadership extends disaster declaration through June 15, ends block on evictions
Kansas legislative leaders moved Friday to extend the state of emergency for the pandemic through June 15, while ending the block on evictions, despite requests from the governor for a 30-day extension.
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Woman injured in shooting in North Lawrence, police say; arrest made Friday afternoon
A woman was shot and injured Thursday evening in North Lawrence, police say.
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Traffic planning: Fire hydrant repair to close lane of Lawrence Avenue on Wednesday
The northbound lane of Lawrence Avenue will be closed Wednesday while crews repair a fire […]
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A 4-year mayor and 6 Lawrence city commissioner districts among task force’s recommendations
The people of Lawrence should directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term and six city commissioners broken down by districts, according to the city government study task force.
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Steering committee for downtown plan wants more time to consider feedback to draft plan
Members of a steering committee overseeing the proposed master plan for downtown Lawrence are asking […]