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Child care can cost more than a mortgage in Kansas, but providers can barely afford to stay open
Child care is expensive for families, yet it doesn’t bring in enough money for providers to grow or pay workers high wages. Kansas is at a crossroads.
Updates on the disciplinary case against the Douglas County DA and how much it’s cost so far
A pending complaint against Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez will proceed to a disciplinary hearing in which several judges and former prosecutors may be called to testify.
Kansas ACLU seeks strict boundaries to end KHP’s unconstitutional vehicle searches
A judge proposed unprecedented court oversight of the Kansas Highway Patrol to break the agency’s affinity for unconstitutional searches of vehicles.
Lawrence police now offering vouchers rather than tickets for some defective equipment stops
If a Lawrence police officer pulls you over for having a taillight out, you might get a voucher to get it fixed instead of a ticket.
Photos: Fans cheer KU football to the first win of the season
The Kansas Jayhawks made their 48-17 win over the Missouri State Bears look easy with a stellar second half Friday night and started their season 1-0.
Blade & Timber opens at new downtown Lawrence location
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing is back open for business in Lawrence, now with six throwing lanes housed in a new downtown location.
Long-awaited Evergy energy efficiency programs approved by Kansas regulators
Kansas regulators approved a robust set of energy efficiency programs for Evergy customers after concerns the deal might fall apart.
Lawrence woman sentenced to prison in 2021 crash that killed bicyclist
A Lawrence woman sobbed into her hands on Friday as she was sentenced to 41 months in prison for the 2021 death of Rachel Snow, who was struck by a car and killed while walking her bicycle.
Teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence boy will face trial, judge rules
An 18-year-old charged with shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy will go to trial, a judge ruled Friday.
Haskell Indian Art Market to spotlight Native American creators
In its second consecutive year back since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Haskell Indian Art Market will feature a wide variety of products made by local Native American creators.
Scholars to give readings in two languages from new translation of Italian poetry collection
Local scholars Patrizio Ceccagnoli and Megan Kaminski will give readings and discuss the art of translation during a Monday evening event.
Million dollar man: Lawrence volunteer achieves fundraising milestone in fight against cancer
After 23 years of fundraising to end cancer, Bob Silipigni is celebrating $1 million in donations and a volunteer award.
Federal judge upends court order allowing transgender Kansans to alter birth certificates
A judge granted AG Kris Kobach’s request to significantly undermine provisions of a 2019 consent judgment granting transgender people born in Kansas the right to amend birth certificates to match their gender identities.
Baseball sage Bill James is forever asking questions. In this Q&A, he provides some answers
For half a century, longtime Lawrence resident Bill James has been asking questions about baseball. He’s still looking for answers.
100-day closure of section of U.S. Highway 40 set to begin Tuesday
As part of the Kansas Highway 10 interchange project, a section of U.S. Highway 40 (West Sixth Street) will be closed for about 100 days, beginning Tuesday.
Letter to the Times: City of Lawrence should take caution when considering zoning changes
“Careful planning decisions must be made to allow for a proper balance of living opportunities that promote healthy, safe and affordable neighborhoods,” Candice Davis writes in this letter to the Times.
When parking is free, plus more City of Lawrence closures and changes for Labor Day weekend
City offices will be closed and parking downtown will be free on Labor Day, and trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day during the holiday week.
Obituary: Milie J. Wade
Milie J. Wade, 10/6/1927 – 2/16/2023
Douglas County District Court selected for eviction diversion initiative
Douglas County District Court has received a grant that will help it implement new strategies and alternatives to the traditional eviction track with the goal of improving housing stability.
Kansas reporter sues Marion police chief, alleging retaliation in newsroom raid
Marion County Record reporter Deb Gruver has filed a lawsuit in federal court following a police raid, which she contends was retaliatory against the journalists for investigating and reporting news stories.
Paper Plains Zine Fest over the weekend to offer workshops, celebrate zine culture
Storytellers from around the Midwest and beyond will convene for the Paper Plains Zine Fest in Lawrence over the weekend to celebrate the impacts of zine-making and offer workshops on how to make your own zines.
Sacred Red Rock departs Lawrence, going back to the Kaw Nation
The Sacred Red Rock began its journey back to the Kaw Nation Wednesday morning.
Flyover planned, plus more notes for KU football’s first game of the season
The KU football team will be back on the gridiron Friday evening to start the season, and military jets will fly over the stadium ahead of the game. Here’s what to know if you go.
Evergy’s proposed rate increases are too high, Kansas regulators announce
State regulators say a detailed financial audit shows Evergy’s proposed $218 million rate hikes are unjustified.