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Lawrence school board to set new student fees and meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a third proposal to change student fees, which would add fees for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches; new meal prices; and some organizational updates.
Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times
Here’s what to do in an encounter with law enforcement
At the end of the day, both the driver getting pulled over and the officer making the stop want to make it home safely. A Lawrence police lieutenant and a prosecutor on Saturday shared some advice on how to do that, plus other rights you should know.
Max Kautsch: Getting logrolled? Legislator survey exposes weakness in Kansas constitutional limit on bundling (Column)
The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the […]
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Community celebration on Sunday to honor Wakarusa Wetlands
Community members, artists and authors are invited to gather together Sunday morning to celebrate the Wakarusa Wetlands, an area deeply tied to Indigenous history in Lawrence and home to a variety of animal species and nature.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members rally, march for reproductive rights
Protesters rallied and marched in downtown Lawrence Saturday, calling for fellow Kansans to vote “no” to the constitutional amendment that could lead to a statewide abortion ban.
John Tures: States with strong antiabortion laws have high maternal and infant mortality rates (Column)
“As someone who considers himself pro-life, I should be celebrating the recent Dobbs case that the Supreme Court used to overturn Roe v. Wade. But I’m very concerned today,” John Tures writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
Three injured in crash in Douglas County
Two drivers suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening and a passenger suffered minor injuries in a crash Saturday morning in Douglas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deadlines set to fill Douglas County judge positions
The public will have a chance to hear from those who want to be Douglas County District Court judges during interviews set for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
Know your rights: Free voter education events coming up Sunday
Kansas organizations will present two educational events this Sunday in hopes of spreading awareness around voting rights and laws.
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University Press of Kansas to partner with historic Winter School, host event with author Tai S. Edwards
As part of an ongoing series, the University Press of Kansas (UPK) will host a discussion with author and historian Tai S. Edwards, who specializes in Indigenous studies.
Letter to the Times: Prairie Park Nature Center is an invaluable resource
“The staff was also extremely sensitive and helpful … in consideration of cultural needs regarding certain animals that are significant culturally to different Native American tribes’ beliefs,” Jennifer Attocknie writes in this letter to the Times.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Prairie Park Nature Center on chopping block in city’s proposed budget
Some Lawrence community members have started rallying to save Prairie Park Nature Center shortly after the city released a proposed 2022-23 budget.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Tour exploring East Lawrence art, culture and community set for Saturday
Only a few spots remain for community members to join a tour to experience the arts and cultures of East Lawrence. But if you miss it, you’ll be able to take a self-guided tour in the future.
Obituary: Donald Victor Binns
Donald Victor Binns, 12/7/1947 – 7/2/2022
KU Law professors to discuss legal consequences of recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling
An open forum Friday afternoon invites the public to hear from two KU Law professors about the legal ramifications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the federal right to abortion services.
Lawrence-area legislators emphasize importance of voting on Aug. 2, share concerns about proposed amendment
Two state legislators from Lawrence on Thursday shared some concerns they have looking ahead to the Aug. 2 election, when Kansans will decide whether to remove the protection of abortion from the state’s constitution.
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DCCCA breaks ground for new outpatient treatment center in Lawrence
DCCCA leadership Thursday morning broke ground for a new outpatient facility in eastern Lawrence that will house behavioral health, family preservation, prevention, and foster parent/adoption services.
The end of Roe hasn’t drawn more women to Kansas for abortions — it was already a destination
Kansas saw a flood of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care before the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Although more states enacted their own restrictions, a Kansas clinic does not expect to see another influx of women because the trek will be too far for them.
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The KU Cancer Center got a boosted designation from the feds — and the prospect of more money
The University of Kansas Cancer Center has been deemed a comprehensive place for research by the National Cancer Institute.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence trash truck ‘munched’ by bridge was a total loss; replacement is $441K
The legendary truck-munching Independence Avenue bridge took a large bite out of a Lawrence trash truck, and it’s costing the city a pretty penny to replace it.
Appeals court allows lawsuit against Wichita police officer to proceed in ‘swatting’ death
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit agreed that a family could pursue a lawsuit against a Wichita police officer for a fatal shooting of an innocent, unarmed man who was targeted in a hoax emergency call to law enforcement.
Andrea Albright / Lawrence Times
Experts warn that Kansas River can be especially dangerous near dams
A man reported to have jumped off the Kansas River bridge was found safe Wednesday morning, but officials and river enthusiasts warn that swimming or boating near the Bowersock Dam can be dangerous or even fatal.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Judicial nominating commission to discuss process to fill two district judge posts in Douglas County
A nominating commission will meet by phone Thursday morning to discuss the process to fill two openings on the Douglas County District Court bench.
Kansas Senator seeks dismissal of Reno County health officers over COVID-19 vaccines for children
Kansas Sen. Mark Steffen is calling for the top health officials in Reno County to resign or be fired for offering COVID-19 vaccines to young children.
