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Health department to offer immunizations, screenings at Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and the Lawrence Community Shelter are partnering to bring the health department’s clinical services directly to guests staying at the shelter.
KHP, KDOT laud Senate bill altering ‘move-over’ law to cover all vehicles along Kansas roads
A Kansas Senate bill would amend the state law to require motorists to move over a lane or significantly slow down when passing any vehicles stopped on the side of a road with signs of distress, not just emergency responder vehicles.
A work group thinks the community should have more oversight of the Lawrence Police Department. Here’s how
A work group is recommending that Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board should have more oversight of complaints against the police department.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 19-25, 2024
Slender mountain mint seedheads, like beebalm seedheads, keep their aroma long after they have dried up. Smash them between your fingers and thumb and you’ll get a burst of minty essence that is surprisingly strong.
Kansas Senate eager to alter state laws on internet porn, death benefit, train travel
The Kansas Senate voted to support a 50% increase in the lump-sum death payment for retirees in KPERS and elevation to 20% the maximum amount of the pension system’s portfolio tied to alternative private equity or infrastructure investments.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism
Emily Fetsch’s pursuit of answers at a young age led her on a path of advocacy and into the role of lead organizer for Justice Matters.
City offices to close, trash pickup to be delayed and more Presidents Day changes
Here’s a quick roundup of trash pickup details, offices that will be closed and more for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Jury in trial for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence boy will not be sequestered; will visit crime scene
Jurors will not be sequestered during the upcoming trial for a Lawrence teen charged with the shooting death of a Lawrence boy, a judge ruled Friday, and they will visit the crime scene in person.
Lawrence woman found dead after police issue silver alert
A Lawrence woman has been found dead Friday afternoon after being reported missing.
Teacher exits have decreased in Lawrence school district, report shows
The number of teachers who left the Lawrence school district at the conclusion of the 2022-23 year was lower than in previous years, according to a human resources report.
Kansas lawmakers want school library books rated for ‘appropriateness’
Though he wouldn’t name the specific books, Rep. Adam Thomas knows objectionable material lurks on the shelves of Kansas’ public school libraries.
City of Lawrence to launch revamped SeeClickFix mobile app
The City of Lawrence will soon launch a mobile app where community members can report code compliance issues, missed trash pickups and more, according to a city news release.
Kansas’ presidential preference primary is coming up; here’s what you should know
Kansas will hold a presidential preference primary on March 19 instead of the traditional caucuses. Voting will look pretty much like our regular elections. Here’s what you should know.
Kansas bill would require abortion seekers be asked for reasons before terminating pregnancy
Kansas abortion providers would have to ask patients why they are terminating pregnancies under legislation critics argue represents an effort to “harass, intimidate and shame” abortion seekers.
Ceramics piece by Lawrence High School student chosen for national conference
Lawrence High School senior Oliver Elwell’s ceramics piece has been selected to be showcased at a national ceramics conference this spring.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Group wants to improve accessibility, biodiversity at Haskell Wetlands
Students and volunteers with the Haskell Greenhouse want to create accessible trails at the Haskell Wetlands and reintroduce native species to the area.
Lawrence City Commission votes against applying for grant for Lawrence Loop, Kansas River project
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted down a plan to seek federal funding for a project that aimed to close a portion of the Lawrence Loop downtown and build a new bridge across the Kansas River.
Lawmakers talk banning soft drinks, candy for Kansans receiving food assistance
Legislation that would prevent Kansans from purchasing soft drinks and candy with food stamps met resistance Tuesday, continuing a series of hearings over what changes are needed to help the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Obituary: Melissa Dawn Stucky
Melissa Dawn Stucky, 6/29/1972 – 2/1/2024
Lawrence school district report shows low engagement among classified staff
Nearly two-thirds of Lawrence school district classified staff members who responded to a survey are experiencing low engagement with their jobs, according to a human resources report.
Lawrence school board approves 2024-25 calendar
The Lawrence school district’s 2024-25 calendar reflects teacher readiness days and slightly more wiggle room for instructional days.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence team to vie for FIRST LEGO League world title
Two Quail Run Elementary fifth graders soon will take a project inspired by monarch conservation to an international STEAM competition.
House panel passes bill altering county commission elections when boards go to 5 members
Controversy in Pottawatomie and Douglas counties about expansion of county commissions to 5 members surfaced Monday with a Kansas House committee backing a bill mandating new seats be filled at the next general election.
Here’s everything we know about the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City
After last year’s Super Bowl, close to 1 million fans flooded the streets of downtown Kansas City for a victory parade and rally. To celebrate the team’s second win in a row, Wednesday’s event could bring even more.
