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Lawrence rally, march push for ‘Hands off Rafah’
More than 100 community members gathered in Lawrence Saturday afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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KU professor, legal scholar to give lecture on tribal law pertaining to sexual violence
KU distinguished professor and legal scholar Sarah Deer is set to give a public lecture about her work with tribal law to strengthen outcomes for survivors of sexual violence.
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Critics of Kansas bills blocking transgender medical care to minors tossed from House hearing
Kansas House Rep. Brenda Landwehr kicked the first person out of Thursday’s hearing on anti-transgender legislation for cradling a protest sign in the room.
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Schwegler Elementary custodian charged with child sex crimes; district encourages parents to talk to their kids
The Lawrence school district is encouraging families to talk to their Schwegler Elementary students after the night custodian has been charged with rape of two children, alleged to have occurred between 2008 and 2010.
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Lawrence, Topeka conference to celebrate 70 years since Brown v. Board decision
An upcoming conference in Lawrence and Topeka will celebrate 70 years since the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
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Lawrence school district names director of secondary schools, position that was previously cut
The Lawrence school district on Friday announced Waymond Ervin as the next director of secondary schools — a central administrative office position that was previously cut from the budget.
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Community can learn about plans for STEAM middle school at upcoming open houses
The Lawrence school district will host two open house events for community members to learn more about its planned STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — themed middle school.
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A Kansas senator heard debate on an anti-trans bill after short notice for the public to prepare
Kansas advocates for trans rights spoke out Thursday against Republicans’ latest attempt at restricting access to gender-affirming care and criticized a state senator for giving short notice on a hearing to those who would be most affected if the proposal becomes law.
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Lance Leipold signs contract amendment with raise to continue coaching KU football
Kansas Athletics has signed an amended contract with football coach Lance Leipold, who is now set to make more than $8 million through April 2025.
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Giselle Anatol named director of KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities
Giselle Anatol, professor of English at KU, has been named the director of the Hall Center for the Humanities, effective next week.
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Woodlawn principal named to Lawrence school district administrative role that was previously cut
Jayci Roberson, principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, has been named the Lawrence school district’s next director of elementary services — an administrative position that was cut in March 2022.
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Markers memorializing Tiger Dowdell, Nick Rice could be back on city agendas in coming months
Markers remembering two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in the summer of 1970 could finally see their way back onto the agenda of the city’s Historic Resources Commission in the coming months.
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City of Lawrence faces negligence lawsuit that alleges construction project led to damage at Riverfront Plaza
The City of Lawrence and several of its hired contractors are facing allegations of negligence and property damage related to a construction project along the bank of the Kansas River adjacent to the Riverfront Plaza.
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Reminder: Section of U.S. Highway 40 west of Lawrence to close until June
A stretch of U.S. Highway 40 west of the K-10 interchange at Sixth Street will close for about 100 days beginning Wednesday.
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Kansas lawmaker urges more protections for Native American children in state welfare system
Rep. Christina Haswood, a Lawrence Democrat and member of the Navajo Nation, wants to solidify Indigenous rights in the state’s child welfare system, attempting to reduce inequality in a system long beset by racial and cultural disparities.
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Lawrence’s plastic bag ban goes into effect Friday; here’s what you should know
The City of Lawrence ordinance banning single-use plastic bags goes into effect Friday. Here are answers to what it means, where you can get reusable bags, who could face fines and more.
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Lawrence school board approves tax breaks for Turnhalle building revitalization; no cost to district
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved tax breaks for a project to revamp the historic building at 900 Rhode Island St., at no cost to the district.
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Lawrence man dies after head-on crash in Topeka
A Lawrence man has died after a head-on crash Sunday morning in Topeka, according to the Topeka Police Department.
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Lawrence school district names next West Middle School principal
Kady Carson, currently the assistant principal and athletic director at Billy Mills Middle School, has been named the next principal of West Middle School.
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Lawrence likely to see temperature drop with rain, snow possible after 80-degree days
Sun and temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s Monday and Tuesday could give way to rain, possibly followed by snow, along with an anticipated 60-degree drop in the temperature Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
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Lawrence police arrest suspect in connection with woman’s stabbing death
Police have arrested a man in connection with the stabbing death of a 51-year-old woman in North Lawrence.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 26 – March 3, 2024
Kansas is blessed with some of the best sunsets and sunrises, so hang out and enjoy the minute-by-minute changes that take place in our not-cloudy-all-day skies this week — you won’t regret it!
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Lawrence Indigenous, queer communities and allies mourn death of nonbinary Oklahoma teen
Members of Native American and queer Lawrence communities joined in solidarity for a vigil in honor of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student from Oklahoma who died this month after suffering injuries from a fight in the girls’ bathroom at school — the bathroom state law required them to use.
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Lawrence school board to consider approving tax breaks for Turnhalle building project
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving tax breaks for a project to revamp the historic building at 900 Rhode Island St. into a community space and restaurant.