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Kansas’ federal delegation, public invited to virtual town hall
Kansans and the Congressional delegation representing them in Washington, D.C., are invited to a town hall webinar Monday on how federal policy changes are impacting Kansans.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State journalism teacher wins KSPA award for excellent new adviser
Free State High School journalism adviser Jared Shuff has been recognized by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association for his zeal for building a strong program.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence seeking feedback for next bike plan
The City of Lawrence is asking the community for input on ways to make the town more bicycle-friendly.
Search continues for Lawrence woman, 74, missing almost 2 weeks
Wanda Dyer, 74, has been missing for almost two weeks. Her husband of 46 years has a couple of requests for the community, and folks are organizing a search coming up this weekend.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU students march against removal of gender-inclusive housing, firing of student worker
KU students, propelled by the firing of a student employee who had spoken out, marched Wednesday to the housing offices in protest of the university’s decision to end gender-inclusive housing at Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall next year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Avalon Wellness & Recovery to host open house at 60-bed detox and treatment center
Community members will have an opportunity Thursday to tour a new Lawrence residential treatment facility before it opens its doors to clients seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
Vaccination rates down in most Kansas counties where measles cases have been reported
Five of the six Southwest Kansas counties reporting measles cases have seen kindergarten vaccination rates drop, one showing a 24% dip over a four-year period.
Lawrence man injured in crash; phone alerted first responders
A 20-year-old Lawrence man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening in a one-car crash. His iPhone alerted dispatch.
Lawrence city commissioners generally agree with staff plans for budget cuts
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday gave city staff members largely positive feedback on their preliminary plans to correct a projected $6.6 million deficit in the 2026 budget.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for April 1, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence community member earns Native Advocacy Award named for KU staff member
Elwood Ott, a Lawrence advocate for suicide prevention and mental health, has earned an inaugural award celebrating support of Native American students.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Labor board denies union election for O’Connell Children’s Shelter residential staff
Citing “overt supervisory taint,” the National Labor Relations Board has sided with executives and dismissed O’Connell Children’s Shelter employees’ petition to unionize.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Kansas Supreme Court questions First Amendment rights in disciplinary case against ex-Douglas County DA
Former Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez told the Kansas Supreme Court Tuesday that never in her “craziest of nightmares” did she believe she’d be standing before them for a disciplinary hearing. The court will soon decide whether she will face any discipline.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to hear budget update as city looks to cut $6.6M
Homelessness solutions, parks and recreation, and economic development initiatives are among the areas that could see the biggest cuts toward patching a $6.6 million deficit in the City of Lawrence’s 2026 budget.
Kansas Governor vetoes bill that would extend state budget if lawmakers fail to pass one
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill that would roll over the previous year’s state budget if the Legislature failed to pass one, pointing out that every legislative body since the state’s founding had managed to pass a budget and she expects nothing less.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence cuts some employees, facing potential $1M shortfall
The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, facing a budget shortfall that could rise to more than $1 million, has eliminated several positions, the organization announced. Current programs and services will continue as normal, however.
Lawrence likely to see storms, strong winds Tuesday night
The Douglas County area will likely see thunderstorms and strong wind gusts overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Kansas Legislature’s Republican leadership hustling to end annual session in early April
Kansas House and Senate leadership want to quickly conclude their business for 2025. The goal of GOP leaders has been to tie the governor’s hands in terms of budget and tax policy, while avoiding a special session.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 31 – April 6, 2025
This should be a great week for seeing “spring ephemerals,” the woodland wildflowers that use sunlight to bloom and finish up before the leaves come out on the dominant oaks and hickory trees by the end of April.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival coming up; screenings to kick off events
The annual Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival at KU will feature activities for all ages, speakers, student researchers and two grand entries. Events kick off with a free film screening and panel this week.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Wetlands advocates say developers are now using affordable housing as a ‘red herring’
Advocates in a Lawrence group protesting a proposed development south of town believe developers have added subsidized housing to the project to distract from its environmental and other consequences.
Letter to the Times: Lawrence’s policies should support business growth
“By supporting the expansion of existing businesses and by attracting new employers, we can create jobs, increase our tax base and ultimately ease the pressure on residential property taxpayers,” Gary Rexroad writes in this letter to the Times.
Obituary: Robert Paul (Bob) Hanzlik
Robert Paul (Bob) Hanzlik, 11/4/1943 – 3/28/2025
Group forming to ‘Bring Wanda home’; Lawrence woman, 74, has been missing for a week
Lawrence community members are coming together to bring Wanda Dyer home. She’s late to celebrate her 46th wedding anniversary.
