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Shawn Alexander: The little-known story of George R. King and Bailey Hall (Column)
”King is an example of why history matters and a testament of who gets lost in the retelling of history when certain stories, individuals and events are left out of the history books and public memory,” Shawn Alexander writes in this column.
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Kansas lawmakers will soon start a special session on tax cuts. Here’s what you can expect
Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka on June 18 for a special session on tax cuts as the state sits with billions of dollars in the bank.
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Preliminary hearing delayed in case of downtown shooting that killed Lawrence musician
A scheduling conflict delayed Monday’s planned preliminary hearing for a man accused of shooting and killing a local musician in downtown Lawrence in March.
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Free summer lunches for kids return to Lawrence
Food and fun were both on the menu Monday as free summer lunches for kids returned to the Lawrence Public Library and launched at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Douglas County voters: The filing deadline has passed. Here’s who’s running for election
The deadline to file to run for office passed at noon for this big election year. Here, find out which races will have primaries, which will be decided in the general election, which are unopposed, and who’s running in each of them.
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15 GOP, Democratic candidates file to compete in Kansas’ four congressional campaigns
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda and Libertarian-turned-Republican Michael Ogle filed Monday to expand to seven the major party candidates drawn to the 2nd District vacancy created by the decision of GOP Congressman Jake LaTurner to not seek reelection.
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Lawrence City Commission to consider downtown transit station site boundaries, more public comment changes
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider boundaries for a downtown transit station and decide whether the city should stop maintaining recordings of general public comment.
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Wyandotte County prosecutor running for Douglas County district attorney
Tonda Hill, a Lawrence resident who is currently a prosecutor in Wyandotte County with a focus on sex crimes, is running as a Democrat for Douglas County district attorney.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for June 3-9, 2024
Put this on your bucket list: visit Ivan Boyd Prairie Preserve in June.
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Kansas loosens rules on reporting pollutant spills after request from agriculture industry
Small spills of pollutants no longer have to be reported to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment under a new state policy.
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Reminder: K-10 interchange at 6th Street in Lawrence to close for construction
Reminder: The K-10 interchange at 6th Street / U.S. Highway 40 on the western edge of Lawrence will close for a few months beginning Monday.
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Celebration of Life: Philip Louis Bohlander
Philip Louis Bohlander, 2/22/1947 – 1/28/2024
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Lawrence community mourns loss of Free State alum, athlete; his ‘light’ represented at vigil
Following the recent sudden death of a young Lawrence man, friends on Saturday held a vigil at one of his favorite places, their cellphone lights symbolizing who he was to them.
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Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them
Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.
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Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party
The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.
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Beekeepers’ Association hosts Bee FunDay at Douglas County Fairgrounds
The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers’ Association hosted its annual Bee FunDay event on Saturday, giving pollinator pals a chance to see demonstrations and learn more about beekeeping.
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Photos: Native plant sale draws big crowds to Douglas County Fairgrounds
Gardeners flocked to the fairgrounds Saturday morning for the annual native plant sale hosted by Master Gardeners of Douglas County.
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Lawrence community members remember those lost to cancer, support survivors at Relay for Life
Many Lawrence community members whose lives have been touched by cancer gathered Friday night for Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser to support cancer research.
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‘It’s really disheartening’: Haskell Wetlands vandalized, boardwalk significantly damaged
The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands — aside from the various pallets that line some of the walkway — was vandalized this week.
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Watkins Museum of History: Free fun to return with Summer Games (Announcement)
“The Watkins Museum of History is excited to announce the return of a popular event series: Watkins Summer Games,” the museum writes.
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Kansas Supreme Court upholds limit on collecting ballots, sends two other laws back to lower court
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday endorsed a law limiting how many advance ballots a person can collect for others, but sent lawsuits challenging other controversial election provisions back to lower courts for more work.
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‘Take back some control’: Kansas abortion provider offers vasectomies
A regional abortion provider is rolling out vasectomy services in Kansas as part of a toolkit to keep reproductive choices secure at the family level.
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‘It is a beautiful thing’: Lawrence adult education graduates celebrate earning GEDs, diplomas
Thursday marked Timothy Shoulderblade’s second graduation in as many months. He recently graduated from the drug court program, completed his GED, and he’s rapidly approaching two years clean from drugs and alcohol.
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Douglas County sheriff’s deputy was accused of misusing funds from police foundation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has hired a deputy who resigned from his last job following accusations of misusing funds from a police foundation. The sheriff says the deputy made a mistake and deserves a chance to show that’s not who he is.