Latest new posts from ALL categories of The Lawrence Times:
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(Please note that opinion pieces are included in this list, marked as columns or letters to the Times. Not all posts linked on this page were written or produced by the Lawrence Times staff.)
August Rudisell
Will Metropolitan Lawrence become Micropolitan Lawrence?
Is Lawrence in danger of being micro-sized? Will Lawrence be as cosmopolitan if it is less metropolitan?
Ann Marsden
Grammy winner’s portrait of women Supreme Court justices headlines Sunflower Music Festival
At the Sunflower Music Festival, Grammy winner Libby Larsen is set to debut a new work celebrating the first four women to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and Gov. Laura Kelly will narrate.
Kimberly Lopez: One step forward, stinging steps back — using dating apps when you’re nonbinary (Column)
“You open the app and you’re pleasantly surprised that you’re able to identify as nonbinary, only to immediately be misgendered in the next step by being forced to be perceived as either a man or a woman to others,” Kimberly Lopez writes.
Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
Kansas public schools calculating how to spend $830M in federal pandemic aid
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Education plans to use a slice of $830 million […]
Conner Mitchell
Bar concept would introduce adoptable dogs to future owners as part of Lawrence ‘pet campus’
Working with animals, particularly dogs, has been Anthony Barnett’s life in Lawrence for two decades. Now, he wants to start a new venture he hopes will lead to more dog adoptions in Lawrence — a bar.
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector (file)
Kansas COVID-19 emergency will expire after GOP leaders refuse to meet
TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson announced Tuesday that GOP legislative leaders would force an […]
Leah Evans Photography / @leahevansphoto on Instagram
B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence to host Juneteenth celebration featuring local artists
Black Literature & Arts Collective of Kansas (B.L.A.C.K.) Lawrence will celebrate Juneteenth and the release of Tai Amri Spann-Ryan’s book of poetry on Friday.
Obituary: Linda Fulton McKay
Linda Fulton McKay, 2/15/1940 – 6/11/2021
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 15, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Here’s the bestseller list for the Raven’s first full week of being open to browsing.
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Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, June 14
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the PAL-CWA as the bargaining unit for all classified employees, heard a report on behavioral health programming, tabled an MOU on Safe Routes to Schools and more.
What’s the status of the historical markers for Nick Rice and Tiger Dowdell’s deaths?
In the nine months since the Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved creating historical markers to memorialize two teenagers killed by Lawrence police, the conversation on what those markers might look like, where they’ll be placed, and how much they’ll cost has mostly gone silent.
Lawrence outdoor pool opens for summer season
Summer has officially come to Lawrence, as the outdoor aquatic center opened for the season Monday.
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Kelly rescinding handful of executive orders, seeks extension of disaster declaration
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly prepared to issue directives rescinding seven executive orders tied to […]
Lawrence Juneteenth organization plans virtual event
With uncertainty surrounding the situation with COVID-19 and health regulations — but also with certainty that they’d have plenty more than 50 people in attendance — the Lawrence, KS Juneteenth Organization planned a virtual celebration this year.
Juneteenth celebration in Lawrence to feature barbecue, contests, justice panel; still seeking sponsors
The organizer of the Black Summer Juneteenth BBQ, slated for Saturday, has planned a big event — but she still wants to make it bigger.
Matthew Herbert: 4 reasons why city commission districts are a bad idea for Lawrence (Column)
“I believe districts are a bad idea for these 4 reasons: Accountability; issue focus; voter turnout; candidate turnout,” Matthew Herbert writes.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 14 – 20, 2021
Many animals are becoming more nocturnal to beat the heat these days, and with the waxing moon, expect more night activity, so be careful when you drive in the country after dark.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, June 14
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on the transition of students from Kennedy Elementary School, consider recognizing PAL-CWA as the bargaining unit for all classified hourly employees, and more.
Dot Nary: ‘Special needs?’ Nope, call me ‘disabled!’ (Column)
“I regard my needs as typical, not ‘special,’ and I prefer the term ‘disabled.’ This is the term favored by most disability activists who are involved in a civil rights movement and who are working to create a world where everyone with any type of disability is respected, accommodated, and can participate,” Dot Nary writes.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Love, support, and giving free hugs: Lawrence PRIDE attendees share why they showed up
It was a hot, sunny day at South Park, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from showing up for Lawrence PRIDE. Many attendees told the Times they were there to show love and support — including giving free hugs.
Karrey Britt/Contributed
League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County’s next hot topic: Voting habits (Announcement)
Matt Cravens, data analyst for Douglas County, will present his summary of his most recent research, “What are Voting Habits and How are They Strengthened?” at the next League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County Hot Topic series.
Obituary: Merl Marie (Rousseau) Childers
Merl Marie (Rousseau) Childers, 2/4/1936 – 11/26/2020
Kansas clinics look for creative ways to connect with residents who need COVID-19 vaccine
As health officials across the country aim for a national 70% adult vaccination rate against COVID-19 by July 4, health centers in Kansas are finding ways to reach the most vulnerable populations in the state.
Lawrence Boys & Girls Club petition cites safety, equity concerns in calls for reform
A group of current and former staffers of Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence have launched a petition complaining of unsafe conditions, systemic inequity and mismanagement, and they’re demanding an overhaul of the organization’s programs.
