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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawmakers introduce federal legislation to shift control of Haskell
Federal lawmakers from Kansas have introduced a bill that would shift control of Haskell away from the federal government to its board of regents.
Bert Nash CEO resigns; interim appointed the same day
Patrick Schmitz, CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, has resigned from his position, the center announced Tuesday morning.
Lawrence school district names new assistant superintendent, interim Sunset Hill principal
The Lawrence school district has announced Cole Amaya as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning and Jennifer Georgie as the interim principal of Sunset Hill Elementary School.
Lawrence school board approves 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a 10-cent increase to meal prices for the third consecutive year.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Hope Project breaks ground, will offer 10 affordable housing units
Collaboration was the common theme Monday evening as supporters and community members gathered at the corner of Ninth and Tennessee streets to break ground on the Hope Project affordable housing development.
Classified and certified staff in Lawrence school district combine under one union
One union, rather than two separate for classified and certified staff, will represent all unionized Lawrence school district employees moving forward.
Obituary: Peter Rosemond Voldeng
Peter Rosemond Voldeng, 9/1/1943 – 6/20/2025
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 23-29, 2025
With the Fourth of July still a week away, area prairies continue to shoot off their floral fireworks, like this sensitive brier. Bees collect the yellow pollen and quail like to eat the seeds.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
10-cent meal price increase up for Lawrence school board’s final approval
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to meal prices after deferring the vote at its previous meeting.
Update: Woman, 72, found safe, Lawrence police say
Lawrence police are asking for the public’s help to find Phyllis Krump, 72.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Several Lawrence groups to gather for event focused on community advocacy, action
A local civic engagement organization is leading “an evening of connection, conversation, and community power-building,” coming up Tuesday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Summerfest to return, with drone show that malfunctioned last year
Fingers crossed: The City of Lawrence is planning to hold its Summerfest on July 3, complete with a drone show that never took off last year promised to be “bigger and better.”
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center board fractured, disbanded more than a year ago
An explosive social media post Friday afternoon announced that Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center has been inactive for about a year and a half because of a former leader’s control and actions.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Downtown Lawrence Inc. looking to keep momentum when director departs
The director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. is leaving the organization in July, and although the board was set to discuss dissolving DLI, that option is no longer on the table.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kaw River Roots Festival to return with Split Lip Rayfield headlining
Bluegrass group Split Lip Rayfield, originally formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, will celebrate 30 years together as headliners of the Kaw River Roots Festival.
Free State Festival 2025 includes music documentaries, comedy, culinary delights and more
Free State Festival will bring back favorite Lawrence artists and introduce new faces with a varied lineup of film screenings, live music and food.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation initiative to allow sexual assault survivors to track rape kit status
A Kansas Bureau of Investigation initiative is expected to change the state’s sexual assault evidence kit process so that survivors are no longer left in the dark.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Chantel White shares the story behind opening her wellness studio in Lawrence
When Chantel White steps onto her yoga mat, she says that all her anxiety disappears. She’s exactly where she needs to be: creating space where people of all backgrounds can feel safe, seen, and restored.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing project in Lawrence
Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church is inviting the community to celebrate the impending construction of six units of affordable housing near downtown Lawrence.
Heat advisory issued for Lawrence, Douglas County
The National Weather Service has issued the first heat advisory of the season for Friday and Saturday as heat indices above 100° are in the forecast for Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
State, city candidates to speak at Douglas County Democrats’ pie auction
A Democratic candidate for Kansas governor as well as candidates for Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board will speak at the Douglas County Democrats’ annual pie auction this weekend.
Kansas analysis, national report urges more funding for local election administration
The co-author of a national assessment of challenges faced by local election administrators focused on the failure of some Kansas counties to match rising costs of voting technology and election staff with budgets heavily reliant on property tax revenue.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Traveling Smithsonian exhibition heading to Watkins Museum, not Haskell as planned
The Watkins Museum will soon be the first Kansas site to host a traveling Smithsonian exhibit, “Americans,” after organizers jointly decided to move it from the Haskell museum.
Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability
Electronics Recycling Day will give Douglas County residents a safe, eco-friendly way to recycle e-waste
For the third consecutive year, the City of Lawrence is partnering with Teknix Solutions for an Electronics Recycling Event, which is open to Lawrence and Douglas County residents seeking to dispose of unwanted electronics.
