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Fiscal policy changes can begin to make Kansas more racially equitable (Column)
“How our state government taxes, spends, and accesses funding demonstrates our values and our commitment to addressing racial equity in Kansas,” members of the Governor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice write in this piece for Kansas Reflector.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 4-10, 2022
This native “understory tree” is a legume: it has pea-like flowers that produce seeds in a pod. The beautiful red, pink or occasionally white blossoms are edible: try them, and if you like them, sprinkle them on your next salad.
Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Allen Fieldhouse’s original court blankets 19th-century Douglas County home with basketball tradition
Every Jayhawk fan holds a memory or a piece of memorabilia they consider extra special. For Diane and James Carnell, an exceptional piece of Jayhawk history spans their rural Douglas County home.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Game day in Lawrence: What to know ahead of KU’s championship matchup
What you need to know ahead of KU’s matchup against UNC for the national championship: Street closures, parking info, watch party locations and more
Tom Keegan: One more win, and Bill’s in a class by himself (Column)
“The winning team likely will be the one that is most connected, plays the hardest and gets hot shooting. Both have done a great job of that in the tournament or they wouldn’t be playing for the national title,” Tom Keegan writes in this column.
Cuyler Dunn / The Lawrence Times
Jayhawks downtown share thoughts ahead of KU’s national championship matchup
We asked KU fans out shopping for gear in downtown Lawrence Sunday about their plans for the big game, what they think of the vibe in Lawrence when the Jayhawks win, and what game day superstitions they have. Here’s what they had to say.
George Bannister via Wikimedia Commons
Thinking of going to New Orleans for the big game? It’ll cost you
If seeing the Jayhawks play for the NCAA basketball national championship has always been on your bucket list, you’re probably going to need a bucket load of money — especially if you didn’t make plans in advance to go to New Orleans.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence police ask fans to ‘rock chalk responsibly’; so far, so good
Despite thousands of people flooding the street to party Saturday, there were no serious injuries, accidents or property damage reported, according to Lawrence police. They hope that trend will continue Monday.
Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Hot off the press: Final Four shirts travel 1 mile from manufacturer to market in Lawrence
A big smile covered Nick Motosko’s face Sunday morning as he folded and stacked T-shirts highlighting the NCAA men’s basketball championship matchup between KU and North Carolina set for Monday night.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Jayhawks fans celebrate KU’s Final Four victory in downtown Lawrence
The Jayhawks made it look easy, holding a lead over the Villanova Wildcats for the entire Final Four matchup. And Lawrence was partying in the streets.
Carlos Moreno / KCUR
Defense will put on its case in closely watched trial of KU professor accused of wire fraud
An FBI agent instrumental in the arrest of University of Kansas professor Feng “Franklin” Tao will be called as a defense witness next week as Tao’s lawyers seek to discredit the government’s handling of the case.
Jordan Winter / The Lawrence Times
Indigenous Community Center launches Native youth skate team in Lawrence
The Indigenous Community Center is aiming to help local Native youth build confidence and healthy habits through its new skate team. The first skate meet was today at Edgewood Park.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Mass Street Madness
Mass Street shoppers, visitors and regulars were beginning to take advantage of the wide open street closed to vehicle traffic Saturday morning ahead of KU’s Final Four game against Villanova.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street calm before the chaos
Massachusetts Street will come to life Saturday with a party ahead of the Kansas Jayhawks facing the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four. But as the roads were closed in preparation Saturday morning, the street was almost empty.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
‘Monster in the dark’ sentenced to 19 months probation following plea agreement
A man who was originally charged with raping his 17-year-old stepdaughter was sentenced on Friday to 19 months of probation after reaching a plea agreement with the district attorney’s office.
Rhonda LeValdo / Contributed Photo
Haskell Indian Nations University planning in-person commencement ceremony
Haskell Indian Nations University will celebrate its spring 2022 graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony, according to an announcement Friday afternoon.
Kirsten Kuhn: The immorality of taxation (Column)
“Taxation has gone too far in Kansas. The sales tax on food is simply the most obvious way to begin to see beyond the veil,” Kirsten Kuhn writes in this column.
Kansas Legislature races to finalize budget, food tax cut, sports gambling, education bills
Kansas lawmakers are working to finalize last-minute deals on the state budget, a reduction of the state sales tax on food, sports wagering, a parental bill of rights, transgender athletes, and a wide range of other legislation before adjourning for a three-week break.
Courtesy of Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos in Lawrence offering free taco, queso to those who stop by April 4-10
No matter what happens this weekend, there will be something to look forward to on Monday. Torchy’s Tacos in Lawrence is offering one free taco of your choice and one free green chile queso to everyone who stops by the restaurant.
Drone Lawrence / dronelawrence.com
Suspects arrested after police pursue reportedly armed person on KU’s campus; no one injured
Two Lawrence men were arrested Friday afternoon following a vehicle and foot pursuit near the University of Kansas campus, according to law enforcement.
Contributed and Lawrence Times file images
Funding for WRAP mental health support program in Lawrence schools remains uncertain
The future of WRAP, the Lawrence school district’s in-school mental and behavioral health program, remains up in the air for the 2022-23 academic year.
Contributed Photo
Free State High School director of orchestras honored as educator of distinction
Judy Erpelding, director of orchestras at Free State High School, has been selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction.
University of Kansas/Contributed Images
All 5 nominated KU juniors win Goldwater scholarships, a university record
Five KU juniors have been awarded a prestigious scholarship that recognizes their academic excellence and involvement in undergraduate research.
Chris Neal / Kansas News Service
K-State researchers find that feeding hemp to cattle mellows the herd
Researchers at Kansas State University said hemp could be a natural way to decrease stress-related respiratory infections and other ailments when cattle are being transported or weaned off their mothers.
