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Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice
“Emmett Till’s story is not a pleasant story. It’s not a pretty story, but it has to be told,” Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. told a Lawrence crowd of his cousin and friend who was brutally murdered in 1955.
KU faculty union wins election with vast majority of vote
The KU faculty union has won its election with 86% of the vote.
Baker University might sell land near wetlands discovery center for affordable housing development
A private investment company has approached Baker University about buying a parcel of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for the development of affordable housing.
Jury deliberating in case of man accused in downtown Lawrence homicide
In the second-degree murder trial of Chadwick E. Potter, the prosecutor emphasized Potter’s focus on survival; the defense attorney said the case lacked any solid evidence. Jury deliberations will resume Thursday morning.
Kansas governor vetoes bipartisan plan to slash income, property and sales taxes
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly rejected a bipartisan package of tax cuts Wednesday and proposed a cheaper […]
One person killed, three injured in head-on crash in southern Lawrence
One person was killed, another was seriously injured and two others were taken to hospitals as the result of a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence.
Kansas places into state law blueprint for reforming K-12 instruction in reading
Gov. Laura Kelly affirmed in law Wednesday a flurry of bills on reading literacy, employing people with disabilities, parking railroad cars adjacent to intersections and creating the crime of egging on someone to commit suicide.
Quail Run students win award for spirit, teamwork and respect at international competition
Lawrence fifth graders Esther Kong and Sarah Song took their STEAM project on the road last week and scored big by bringing home the Core Values Award from the FIRST LEGO League Challenge in Houston, Texas.
Justice Matters invites community to annual Action Assembly
Justice Matters will host its annual Action Assembly on Sunday, calling for a boost to the elder care workforce and an end to chronic homelessness in Douglas County.
Round up your unneeded and expired meds; Drug Take Back Day is coming up
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications from the public outside the Douglas County Courthouse this Saturday.
Obituary: Cole Thomas ‘Coco’ Brings Plenty
Cole Thomas “Coco” Brings Plenty, 8/18/1996 – 4/5/2024
Lawrence College and Career Center principal accepts position in Eudora
Bill DeWitt, principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center, is resigning to accept the position of principal at Eudora High School, according to a news release from the school district.
Expert testifies that Lawrence man died from blunt force trauma; police detail ‘civil’ interactions with defendant
A man whose body was found downtown last summer died from multiple blunt force injuries, an expert testified Tuesday. Police officers also shared details of ”very civil” interactions they’d had with the defendant.
Sound off on the budget: City of Lawrence to launch A Balancing Act
Lawrence residents can soon give their input on how the city should spend money next year through an interactive online platform.
Gov. Laura Kelly approves bill creating independent agency devoted to child welfare
Gov. Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation placing into state law establishment of an independent agency dedicated to serving as an advocate for children involved with the state welfare system.
Kansas governor signs law providing flexible enrollment calculations for school funding
Legislation altering the state’s funding formula for public school districts will bolster schools struggling with declining enrollment, the governor said as she signed the bill into law.
Hearing panel recommends Douglas County DA receive censure in disciplinary complaint case
A panel of attorneys have released their final report on a complaint against the Douglas County district attorney, and they’re recommending she receive a public censure.
Lawrence school district to apply for grant to hire school-based social workers
Lawrence school board member Carole Cadue-Blackwood said she had tears in her eyes Monday “because this is a dream come true for me to see more social workers in schools.”
Testimony focuses on crime scene during first day of trial in beating death of Lawrence man
A Lawrence paramedic described the victim’s condition during the first testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a 62-year-old Lawrence man last summer.
Planning commission approves rezoning request for affordable housing development in west Lawrence
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on has approved a request to rezone land near Lawrence Montessori School to allow for affordable housing development.
Free State sweeps speech and debate national qualifier; Lawrence High qualifies 7
Free State High School’s forensics team dominated the speech and debate national qualifier, winning all four sweepstakes awards and seeing nine students punch their tickets to the national tournament. Lawrence High qualified seven students for nationals.
Plea hearing set for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence girl
A plea hearing for a KC teen charged in the shooting death of a Lawrence girl is set for next month, and a hearing to determine whether the teen would be prosecuted as an adult has been canceled, according to court records.
Lawrence school district names new Woodlawn principal, West Middle School assistant principal
The Lawrence school district on Monday announced Brandon Daley as the next principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, and Mike Lewis as new assistant principal and athletic director for West Middle School.
Kansans are clearing invasive species from woods and prairies so native wildlife can thrive again
Humans transport some non-native species on purpose. Others arrive by accident. The vast majority don’t hijack landscapes. But those that do come with high stakes.