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Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Rep. Samsel hit with 3 counts of battery in Wellsville school fracas
The Franklin County attorney compounded legal challenges Monday for a Republican state legislator entangled in a classroom disturbance at Wellsville High School.
Douglas County health department to recommend removing local mask mandate at Wednesday meeting
Local public health officials will recommend later this week that Douglas County remove its public health order that includes a mask mandate to slow the spread of COVID-19.
KU professor’s memoir shares two decades teaching writing classes at Douglas County jail
In an upcoming memoir, “Words is a Powerful Thing,” Brian Daldorph, a senior lecturer in KU’s English department, reflects on 20 years of teaching a writing class at the Douglas County jail. He also shares works of more than 50 students he’s taught over the years.
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
KDHE secretary Norman: Colleagues target of rage, CDC mask guidance ‘bold’
Physician Lee Norman anticipated the risk of deploying to combat zones with the Kansas National Guard, but the doctor didn’t predict the level of animus directed at public health officials by skeptics of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who killed Nick Rice? Part 6: A coroner’s inquest, unquestioning media coverage — and the sniper theory
There were so many questions surrounding Nick Rice’s death in Lawrence in July 1970, but most local media failed to ask them. Instead, false narratives were allowed to thrive.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 17 – 23, 2021
There’s been lots of publicity about 17-year cicadas in the Northeast U.S. emerging this year, but the local “Kansas” Brood IV emerged in 2015 and won’t reappear again until 2032.
Tom Harper/@lawrencemodern
A moment in Lawrence: Studio 804 class celebrates at open house for Monarch Village
Tom Harper, of Lawrence, attended the open house Saturday for Monarch Village at the Lawrence […]
Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Kansas House member ordered not to set foot on Wellsville school property for one year
The Wellsville Board of Education ordered Rep. Mark Samsel to serve a one-year ban on entering school property or attending district events in response to his strange and allegedly violent conduct while working last month as a substitute teacher.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
A view of Lawrence: Hot air balloons glow
August Rudisell, of Lawrence, submitted this photo to the Times Saturday night. Z & M Twisted Vines Vineyard hosted “Twisted Flying” on Friday and Saturday nights.
Courtesy of Syed Jamal
Syed Jamal: Islamic Center of Lawrence honors Ramadan traditions (Column)
“Drawing upon its rich tradition of volunteerism and civic engagement, the Islamic community of Lawrence stands ready to work with its neighbors to make positive contributions to the development of Lawrence and to world peace,” Syed Jamal writes.
Who killed Nick Rice? Key figures in the investigation
Nick Rice was shot and killed in the 1200 block of Oread Avenue on the night of July 20, 1970 — an innocent bystander in a crowd of more than 150 protesters. These key figures were involved in Nick’s life, his death, and the subsequent investigation.
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Andromeda’s kittens: At 6 weeks, big enough to get their own room
Andromeda’s kittens at 6 weeks old: Their personalities are getting as big as they are, and they get their very own room.
Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
Genesis Health Clubs fined $15K for unsolicited telemarketing calls
Genesis Health Clubs Management Inc. was fined $15,000 for violating the Kansas No-Call Act, the Attorney General’s office announced on Friday.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence women, landlord concerned about discrimination by homeowners’ association
A Lawrence family is facing harassment and discrimination, illustrated well by the vandalism of both their Black Lives Matter flag and their rainbow flag. The situation has escalated to the point that they’re living in fear.
Ask Cody: Are your articles only for People of Color? (Column)
“When I answer questions, I attempt to center the most marginalized people — that way the answer applies to everyone, not just white folks,” Cody writes.
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
New law helps drivers with suspended licenses get back on the road
A new law now in effect gives Kansans with suspended driver’s licenses a clearer avenue to get back on the road.
Mackenzie Clark
Where did the livestreams go? Most Douglas County District Court hearings are off YouTube
Although many Douglas County District Court hearings are still occurring via Zoom videoconferencing, few are now being publicly livestreamed on YouTube, in large part because of the burden to court staff.
Who killed Nick Rice? Part 5: Decades of misinformation
The KBI determined that Nick Rice was not the man who tried to torch a car on KU’s campus in July 1970. But following his death, local officials sowed doubt about that fact in public statements. Even five decades later, one former officer likened Rice to BTK or John Wayne Gacy.
Nate Morsches: Businesses can and must be part of the solution to the mental health crisis (Column)
“We as businesses, having access to resources and network connections, must do our part to reach a collective solution to the rapid increase in mental illness,” Nate Morsches writes.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Bert Nash expanding hours for mental health services, adding staff
Starting next month, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will add about 18 operating hours per week. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. most weekdays.
Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Kansas governor denounces effort to tie college athlete pay to transgender athlete ban
An effort to pass a bill allowing collegiate student-athletes to receive compensation for their name and likeness in exchange for pushing through a ban on transgender athletes in school sports drew scorn Thursday from Gov. Laura Kelly.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Fire on Colorado Street caused by smoking materials, fire department says
A fire that displaced 10 residents from an apartment building in Lawrence last week was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, and it caused more than $263K in estimated damages, an official says.
Racial disparities in infant mortalities persist despite record low rates in Kansas
Studies done in past years have demonstrated Black and Hispanic Kansas communities experience infant mortality at a much higher rate than their white counterparts.
Lawrence High course provides space for students of all abilities to explore leadership
Originally, a yearlong interpersonal skills course at Lawrence High focused on helping students with autism develop social skills alongside their peers. Through the years, it’s become a team-building leadership course for all — and an “IPS family.”
