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People living outside, advocates tell Lawrence City Commission trust is broken
Following an update on the city’s homelessness programs, many Lawrence community members who are living outside and advocates told city commissioners Tuesday that the city has broken their trust.
Douglas County and Kansas statewide presidential preference primary results indicate support for Biden, Trump
Kansas’ presidential preference primary results Tuesday showed that majorities of voters support incumbent President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump in their respective partisan races.
Obituary: Gary Lee Prager
Gary Lee Prager, 3/21/1944 – 3/15/2024
$40 million Kansas homeless shelter proposal comes with catch: enforcing bans in public spaces
Kansas communities are on track to receive state money to create more shelter for people under a new proposal — but a built-in provision could mean these people are criminalized for living outside first.
Clay Wirestone: I loathe Lawrence’s new plastic bag ban with a fiery passion. It’s still a good idea, though. (Column)
”So what if I don’t like the plastic bag ban? … We all have to do things that we don’t like for the greater good,” Clay Wirestone writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for March 19, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”Not even a brand new (and really good!) Tana French novel could stop ’Dune’ from its movie-driven climb to the top spot this week,” the Raven Book Store writes.
City of Lawrence closes sanctioned camp; confusion ensues for some people staying nearby
The City of Lawrence has closed the sanctioned camp for people experiencing homelessness, but some people who have been staying in camps nearby are confused about where they can and cannot be until camping in the area is banned in a month.
Reminder: Kansas’ presidential preference primary is Tuesday; here’s what you should know
Kansas will depart from its typical presidential caucus format and instead hold a presidential preference primary this year, and that election is coming up Tuesday.
Screening, panel at KU to discuss the fight against Native American mascoting
Several KU departments will come together to host a free screening of the documentary “Imagining the Indian” Wednesday, followed by a panel discussion with members of the group Not In Our Honor.
Family Dollar-Dollar Tree location in North Lawrence to close
The Family Dollar-Dollar Tree location in North Lawrence is set to close soon.
Woman injured, dog killed in Lawrence hit-and-run; police seek driver
A 74-year-old woman suffered critical injuries and her dog was killed in a crash Monday morning in Lawrence, according to police. Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 18-24, 2024
Redbuds have begun to open a little early in northeast Kansas, as evidenced by these flowers poking out the ends of the clusters of red buds, ready to unfurl its pea-like flowers, even before all of last year’s seed pods have fallen.
Photos: Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up to line the streets for the 37th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday afternoon.
Lawrence Music Census aims to take pulse of ‘local music ecosystem’
The Lawrence Music Alliance is in the midst of conducting the first citywide music census, which aims to “gain a comprehensive insight into the current requirements of Lawrence’s music community.”
One person injured, power lines downed in crash in Lawrence
A person was injured in a one-vehicle crash in southeastern Lawrence Saturday night that also took out some power lines.
Training session in Lawrence to educate about LGBTQ+ storytelling
Three Kansas organizations will offer a free training session Monday at Art Love Collective about the ways powerful storytelling can contribute to LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Obituary: Davin Gregory Kerr
Davin Gregory Kerr, 3/16/2005 – 3/6/2024
Kansas Senate clears flat tax plan after heated discussion
Late Thursday, following fiery speeches on both sides of the aisle and lengthy debate, Kansas senators approved a new iteration of a flat tax plan that favors the state’s top earners and would cost the state nearly $650 million annually once phased in.
Delicias del Sur soon to bring homemade South American, Cuban comfort food to downtown Lawrence
Delicias del Sur, a restaurant and bakery specializing in South American and Cuban food, is set to open soon on Massachusetts Street.
East 1900 Road ramp to westbound K-10 to close through April
The ramp from East 1900 Road onto westbound Kansas Highway 10 will be closed beginning Monday for slope repair work.
City of Lawrence plans: Open Pallet village, prohibit camping, establish police office downtown
The City of Lawrence is planning to open a village of shelters for people experiencing homelessness Monday, soon end support at the sanctioned North Lawrence campsite, prohibit camping in that area and establish an office for police officers who will patrol downtown full time.
Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade to return Sunday
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a fundraiser for local nonprofit children’s organizations, will return to Mass Street Sunday afternoon.
‘Hungry for control’: Kansas House advances ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors
State employees would no longer be able to so much as call transgender children by their chosen pronouns under a bill blocking transgender minors in the state from receiving gender-affirming care. The legislation is barreling toward the governor’s desk.
Jury acquits teen in shooting death of Lawrence boy
A Douglas County jury on Wednesday acquitted a teen in the shooting death of a Lawrence boy, following about a day and a half of deliberation.