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Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 12-18, 2024
Crocuses are blooming, as are the other early spring ornamental snowdrops.
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Kansas City wins back-to-back Super Bowls; Lawrence celebrates
The Kansas City football team won the Super Bowl yet again Sunday night, topping San Francisco 25-22 in overtime. After the final score, fans swarmed the streets of downtown Lawrence.
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Executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence to retire in August
Dana Ortiz, who has served as executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence for 12 years, will step down in August, and the search has begun to find the next leader.
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Lawrence school board to consider district’s calendar for next year
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider the district’s proposed school calendar for 2024-25, which sprinkles more planning days for teachers throughout the year.
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Former stray dog graduates to foster care while awaiting forever home
Shebah ran the streets last fall scavenging for food, her ribs protruding against her skin. With support from Lawrence Humane Society, she is healthier now and making strides toward a forever family.
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Obituary: James ‘Jim’ Frink
James “Jim” Frink, 1/14/1953 – 2/5/2024
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Lawrence school district names next principal of Deerfield Elementary School
The Lawrence school district on Friday announced Summer Moeckel as Deerfield Elementary School’s next principal.
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Defense attorney for teen charged in Lawrence boy’s shooting death asks court to sequester jury
The defense attorney for a teen accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy is asking the court to sequester the jury during a trial set to span about a week and a half in March.
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Kansas prosecutors seek right to enter evidence of prior bad acts in domestic violence trials
Prosecutor Will Hurst said the scourge of domestic violence was so alarming that Kansas lawmakers ought to allow admission of evidence of a defendant’s prior bad acts to better hold domestic abusers accountable.
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Criminal case expungement clinic coming up at Lawrence library
Students with the KU School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a criminal record expungement clinic Monday at the Lawrence Public Library.
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Kelly signs bill boosting job prospects for people with disabilities with tax credits, wage grants
Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation expanding a tax credit to incentivize purchase of services or goods from vendors employing people with disabilities and creating a program to help businesses pay people with disabilities at least minimum wage.
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Indigenous poets visit Haskell to inspire students with writing workshops
Eleven Indigenous poets visited Haskell Indian Nations University Wednesday to host writing workshops with more than 300 Indigenous college students.
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HeadQuarters Kansas announces interim executive director after predecessor resigns
HeadQuarters Kansas, previously known as Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, has hired an interim executive director following the former CEO’s resignation.
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City of Lawrence launching new homeless solutions division; homeless programs coordinator to become director
The City of Lawrence is launching its new homeless solutions division, and Misty Bosch-Hastings, who has served as homeless programs coordinator for the city since summer, will serve as its director.
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Obituary: Brian Thomas Clark
Brian Thomas Clark, 4/21/1982 – 2/8/2024
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Lawrence school district committee to recommend postponing middle school boundary changes
A Lawrence school district committee decided Wednesday to recommend the district keep its current boundaries with the conversion of one middle school into a STEAM school next year, pushing boundary changes out a year.
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Douglas County Commission denies request from developers of project south of Lawrence
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday voted 2-1 against the next step in a plan for the New Boston Crossings development south of Lawrence. However, the denial won’t likely have much of an impact on the project overall.
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Teen charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lawrence girl’s shooting death
A 17-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a 15-year-old Lawrence girl’s shooting death last month in Olathe.
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100 Good Women to hold annual accessory exchange; everything sells for $1
Lawrence nonprofit and volunteer group 100 Good Women will host their annual accessory exchange Saturday, where everything will be sold for $1.
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Driver arrested after allegedly fleeing 4-vehicle crash in Lawrence, striking patrol vehicle
Police arrested a 27-year-old Lawrence man Tuesday night after he allegedly caused a four-vehicle crash, fled the scene and struck a patrol vehicle.
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Monarch butterflies just took a big hit. Midwesterners may see few of them this year
Butterfly enthusiasts in the eastern half of North America will have to look harder this spring and summer to spot monarchs, which have become an international symbol of insect conservation.
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Save the date: Douglas County Commission to hold special meeting on proposed solar farm
Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session and a special Saturday meeting this spring to discuss a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence.
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Lawrence city commissioners approve next step for New Boston Crossing development
The Lawrence City Commission approved on a 4-1 vote Tuesday a comprehensive plan amendment that brings a development south of Iowa Street and K-10 one step closer to fruition.
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City of Lawrence, Douglas County partner with local organizations aiming to support small businesses
Lawrence and Douglas County leaders are building a roadmap for entrepreneurial growth and doing work toward equitable entrepreneurship.