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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 1, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“If this week’s bestseller list has a theme, it’s ’new books from fiction royalty,’” the Raven Book Store writes.
Kansas could pressure schools to dump Native American mascots increasingly seen as racist
An advisory group created by the Kansas Board of Education wants the board to review its policies on how school mascots might hurt students and recommend ending Native American mascots statewide.
The race for Kansas governor is tight. Here’s where Kelly and Schmidt stand on the issues
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Derek Schmidt present differing visions for the future of Kansas.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Photos: Sammy Rae & The Friends play Halloween show at the Granada
Hundreds of Lawrencians showed up in costumes to see Sammy Rae & The Friends play Monday night at the Granada.
KU planning slate of events to honor veterans
The University of Kansas is planning several events to honor veterans in the coming days, starting with the Salute to Service football game this Saturday.
Obituary: Kathleen Ruth Bradt
Kathleen Ruth Bradt, 5/5/1950 – 10/28/2022
Emmanuel Ramírez/Contributed Photo
Somos Lawrence plans Día de los Muertos event to honor the dead
Somos Lawrence, a community organization, and the Lawrence Percolator, an artist collective, are joining together to hold an event Wednesday commemorating all who have died in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Misleading texts are steering Kansas voters to the wrong polling places. It’s a nationwide problem
Voters across the country reported getting text messages directing them to vote at incorrect polling locations. At least one organization says the errors were related to a database issue, but experts warn the mistake could affect voter turnout on Election Day.
Letter to the Times: Trump is not the problem
”This is no ordinary election in which we vote based on our judgment about the policies of the different candidates. This election is about the long-term survival of our democracy,” Thomas Weiss writes in this letter to the Times.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission meeting will be held next door this week
Douglas County commissioners will meet at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center this week, following water damage at the historic county courthouse.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Self-advocate Kathy Lobb to retire but still fight for disabled Kansans
When Kathy Lobb retires Monday, she’ll vacate her position at the Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas, but she’s not leaving the field. She’ll continue advocating for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After all, there’s still a bill named after her that she wants to see resurrected and turned into law.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
KU looks to hire repatriation program manager; new role will oversee return of ancestral remains
KU is seeking to hire a repatriation program manager who will be responsible for overseeing the university’s return of Indigenous ancestral remains and artifacts.
Clay Wirestone: The ‘blue dot’ of Lawrence, Kansas, will soon have a new congressman. No one’s talking about it. (Column)
“Lawrence, a vivid blue dot in the sea of red that is Kansas, could soon be represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by a Republican who opposes abortion rights and voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election,” Clay Wirestone writes in this column for Kansas Reflector.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022
As prairies fade at the end of the season, there are still some colors to be found, such as the lingering goldenrod in the upper right hand corner. Taking photos from above will also reveal the incredibly varied textures and beautiful shapes lying within.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Photos: Angels, Sanderson sisters and more trick-or-treaters enjoy Enchanted Forest
Hundreds of children and adults flocked to the Prairie Park Nature Center’s Enchanted Forest Trail-or-Treat Sunday afternoon.
Kansas GOP candidates Kobach, Johnson tripped up by spectacular advertising gaffes
Republican attorney general candidate Kris Kobach blames an advertising agency for improperly using video portraying professional golfer Tiger Woods as someone being arrested for murder.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Photos: Still not open to patients, Treatment and Recovery Center 4 months after its dedication
Visitors could miss some of the intentional elements within the walls of the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County without an insider to point out some important details.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Family displaced, two cats dead in house fire in Lawrence
A family was displaced and their two cats did not survive following an early morning house fire in Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Drought elevates concerns about wildfires, climate change’s effects on Douglas County
Daniel Lassman has more than two decades of experience with controlled burns in rural Douglas County, but a recent burn on his family’s farm caused him to take a step back and re-evaluate his game plan.
From the Stacks: Who is David Lowery?
“David Lowery fans: I hope you’re free to join us on Nov. 3 at the Lawrence Arts Center. You can expect an irreverent, wide-ranging conversation about the business of rock music, the Internet, capitalism, and maybe even a little math,” Library Director Brad Allen writes.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence Public Library holds groovy celebration to honor volunteers
Around 160 people, all dressed in their best ‘70s attire, attended the Lawrence Public Library’s “Book of Love: A Very 70s Prom” Friday night at Venue 1235.
Folsom, Theisen appointed as judges for Douglas County District Court, governor announces
Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that she has appointed Carl Folsom III and Catherine Theisen, both alumni of KU Law, as Douglas County District Court’s next judges.
Archibowls to close; India Palace plans expansion
Despite a recent outpouring of public support, Sarah Busse will be closing Archibowls on Monday because the location has been leased to another local restaurant.
October Final Friday event to spotlight evolution of Lawrence artists
This Final Friday, the Cider Gallery will host an exhibit from youth-led curatorial group Hang12, alongside new works by artist Rick Wright. An exhibit at SeedCo Studios will feature the work of several Lawrence artists, including the current Lawrence Arts Center artists-in-residence.
