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ACLU of Kansas wants U.S. Supreme Court to ditch state’s congressional map over race
The ACLU of Kansas argues the Kansas Supreme Court incorrectly interpreted federal law when it ruled race wasn’t a factor in the map drawn by the Republican-dominated Kansas Legislature.
Clay Wirestone: This artificial intelligence program will surprise you. But can it write about Kansas politics? (Column)
”Could (an artificial intelligence program) fill in for me? At least now and then? I decided to find out,” Clay Wirestone writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
Ending source of income discrimination in Lawrence will be a key step toward solving housing crisis, panelists say
Only about 10% of Lawrence landlords participate in housing voucher programs, and right now, people in 51 households with vouchers in hand are struggling to find housing, panelists told a crowd Thursday evening at the library.
Dole Institute panel: GOP dominance submarined by demise of Roe v. Wade, Trump’s unruly politics
A panel of political strategists and journalists said unraveling of abortion rights by the U.S. Supreme Court and antics of former President Donald Trump recast the 2022 election cycle to save Democrats from humiliating Republican seizure of both the U.S. House and Senate.
St. Marys officials looking at ways to reshape public library, limit public comments
City officials in St. Marys are still looking at ways to reshape the county’s public library after voting under public pressure to extend the library’s lease for a year.
At Ampersand RadLab, KU students use design as a force for good
KU design professor Ryan Clifford works at the intersection of design and social impact. As the faculty lead for Ampersand RadLab, a new student-run project focused on community engagement, he’s helping young adults harness the power of visual art as a force for good.
Lawrence Humane’s ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ special to offer discounted adoption fees
Fees to adopt pets at Lawrence Humane Society will soon be discounted as part of a holiday special.
Keystone pipeline spills in Kansas, dirtying creek and causing oil prices to spike
An oil spill in north-central Kansas dirtied a creek Wednesday night and prompted the emergency shutdown of a major international pipeline.
Mac Moore, KSHSAA Covered/Contributed photo
Free State football standout commits to KU; ‘I can be near my support community,’ he says
Calvin Clements, a senior at Free State High School and Jayhawk fan growing up, is staying home for college.
Kansas congressman introduces bill to block federal listing of lesser prairie chicken
U.S. Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas introduced legislation to prohibit the U.S. Interior Department from imposing restraints on land use through designation of the lesser prairie chicken as threatened or endangered.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
At Nostalgia Room, Lawrence’s new nonalcoholic bar, sobriety and sentimentality mix together
Memories and feelings of family converge at Nostalgia Room, telling the story of Emily Kate Johnson’s sobriety — and of how she opened the new sober bar in East Lawrence.
Kelly v. Schmidt postmortem: Incumbency, cash and Brownback’s legacy pivotal in close race
The Dole Institute of Politics at KU on Tuesday brought together a panel of campaign staff, political scientists, a journalist and a PAC director to conduct a postmortem on the race Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won in November.
Lawrence City Commission interested in $4.6M housing project but holds off on decisions for ARPA funds
Members of the City of Lawrence’s Housing Initiatives Division requested the city spend $8.29 million left from federal COVID-19 relief funds on housing solutions, but city commissioners stopped short of adopting that recommendation Tuesday.
Kansas town’s library lease renewed after months of debate about LGBTQ content
The Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library’s lease is safe for another year, following community uproar and legal pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas.
KPR’s Big Band Christmas returns after 2-year hiatus
Kansas Public Radio’s Big Band Christmas holiday jazz concert will return to Lawrence this Saturday, following a two-year hiatus.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners select Larsen, Littlejohn as mayor and vice mayor
Lisa Larsen, the longest-serving current city commissioner, is mayor again, and Bart Littlejohn was selected as vice mayor Tuesday evening.
LFK musicians’ Holiday Party & Musical Game Night promises raucous, festive shenanigans
Lovers of the Lawrence music scene are cordially invited to an inaugural holiday party and game night, featuring a “smorgasbord of local musical talent.”
How Lawrencians are spreading holiday cheer, from streetside fundraisers to acts of kindness
Everyone has a different way of celebrating this month. That’s why Lawrence Times TV took to the streets to hear how local residents are leaning into the joy and kindness that the holidays are all about.
Panel at Lawrence library to address housing problems and solutions
Local housing experts will discuss rental problems and the shortage of affordable housing options during a panel Thursday at the Lawrence Public Library.
Lawrence Holiday Farmers’ Market to offer gifts, food and decor
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market’s annual holiday market event will return Saturday to the Douglas County Fairgrounds open pavilion.
Kansas House Democrats pick Vic Miller for minority leader
Vic Miller told fellow House Democrats on Monday they can overcome their “numbers problem” by sticking together and being smarter than their Republican rivals.
House Republicans nominate Hawkins, Croft to lead chamber for next two legislative sessions
Kansas House Republicans nominated a leadership team Monday described as a bulwark of conservatism against the second term of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
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Tom Harper: Look up to spot this Lawrence holiday tradition (Column)
”The annual placement of the nativity scene on the Hillcrest Shopping Center pleases many in Lawrence who honor the Christian tradition, and even those who simply appreciate the kitsch of this local holiday tradition,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
Ahead of the Kansas legislative session, abortion rights once again under discussion
Kansas Republicans haven’t discussed new abortion legislation yet, but they do plan to address the subject when the legislative session starts in January.
