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Photos: Lawrence High School Winter Court 2022
Lawrence High School students crowned their Winter Royalty of 2022 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game Friday night.
Kansas Supreme Court weighs sanction of former prosecutor for ethical lapses in high-profile cases
The Kansas Supreme Court heard arguments Friday in the disciplinary case of a prominent former Shawnee County prosecutor accused of ethical breaches to secure convictions in high-profile murder and sexual assault cases.
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Douglas County to consider loosening mask mandate to only events with 500+ people in attendance
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will consider an emergency health order that loosens current restrictions and only requires masks for indoor gatherings with more than 500 people in attendance.
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Lawrence school board to hold special meeting of executive sessions
The Lawrence school board will have a special meeting Monday for four consecutive closed-door sessions, the district announced Friday.
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United Way of Douglas County selects 10 projects for racial equity grants
Projects aiming to center Native voices, build community through step dance, and heal trauma through a yoga retreat are among those selected for racial equity grants this year.
Kirsten Kuhn: Prohibitionist Kansas GOP should advance adequate medical cannabis laws (Column)
“Once again, backwards Kansas legislators are standing in the way of progress and freedom. … The current proposed medical cannabis bill leaves much to be desired,” Kirsten Kuhn writes in this column.
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KU student found dead in dorm
A male student was found dead in his room at Gertrude Sellards Pearson Residence Hall at KU Thursday evening, according to KU Public Safety.
Kansas governor vetoes GOP congressional map, calls for bipartisan compromise
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a GOP-drawn congressional map that would divide the Kansas City metro and place Lawrence into a rural district that stretches to the Colorado border.
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Tiffany Lewis, of Lawrence, aims to dismantle systemic issues through her consulting business
Tiffany Lewis wants to leave a legacy — for her children, her grandchildren and beyond. That desire, coupled with a growing compulsion to speak up when things aren’t right, have inspired her to launch her own business.
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Lawrence Preservation Alliance: Schools that could face closures have rich histories (Column)
The board of directors of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance wishes to express concern about the school district’s proposed plans to close community schools, each of which has a rich history and resides in a historic building.
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Paper Plains Literary Festival announces headliners for April event
The Paper Plains Literary Festival on Thursday announced Angeline Boulley, Sarah Smarsh, and Colson Whitehead as keynote speakers for the inaugural in-person festival, slated for April 8 and 9.
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Brandon Daley: Walking ‘in their shoes’ from Woodlawn to Liberty Memorial Central (Column)
On Wednesday, a group of community members walked from Liberty Memorial Central Middle School to Woodlawn Elementary School to better understand possible implications of proposed school closure scenarios.
Senate panel’s debate on ending Kansas food sales tax focuses on finances
One of two Kansas bills eliminating the state sales tax on food and groceries raised concerns in a Senate committee Tuesday over what potential hits to the state highway fund and local and county economies mean for the long-term viability of the tax cut.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Human remains found southeast of Lawrence, sheriff’s office says
Human remains were found Monday afternoon southeast of Lawrence and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, according to a news release.
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A view of Lawrence: Snow day
Most areas of Lawrence received about 2 inches of snow Tuesday night through 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, with more still falling later into the morning.
Snow is on the way; here’s how to track Lawrence snow plows
Winter weather is headed toward Douglas County and the rest of northeast Kansas. Douglas County could see anywhere from 3 to 7 inches of snow accumulation.
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Baldwin City police sergeant’s criminal record again ordered sealed
A Douglas County judge on Monday reinstated an order to seal the record of a Baldwin City police sergeant after acknowledging that the Kansas statute used to set it aside did not apply.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s boundary committee meeting canceled as possible school closures still loom
A planned meeting of the Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee has been canceled, meaning BAC members may not have the opportunity to provide feedback on potential school closure scenarios before the school board’s crucial decisions in the coming weeks.
Kansas Rep. Suzi Carlson jailed after drunk driving citation in Topeka
Rep. Suzi Carlson was arrested late Monday and booked into Shawnee County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to maintain a single lane, Topeka police said Tuesday.
Edith Guffey: I’m conflicted about Black History Month (Column)
“The rest of the year, it’s as if (Black) history has little relevance or connection to policies, politics, how we choose to spend our money or live our lives,” Edith Guffey writes in this column.
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Lawrence school district seeking $4.2 million in COVID relief funds
The Lawrence school district did indeed submit letters of interest for COVID-19 relief funds through the county, spokesperson Julie Boyle confirmed Tuesday morning.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Feb. 1, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“This bestseller list is almost completely unique to Lawrence, Kansas. I think that’s pretty cool.”
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Unclear whether Lawrence school district took steps to seek additional COVID relief funds
A Lawrence school district spokesperson said she was unsure whether any staff members had completed the first step to seek COVID relief funds that Douglas County has available by the Monday afternoon deadline.
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Lawrence community replicates students’ steps through school closure, boundary revision scenarios
With demonstration walks planned this week, community members hope to show the Lawrence school board and district leaders the obstacles students face walking to school amid possible school closures and boundary changes.
