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Lawrence, Douglas County tenants needed: Group wants to know about your experiences renting
A local work group has launched a survey to find out about tenants’ experiences with security deposits, screening and applications, maintenance, nonrenewals of leases, evictions and more.
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KU athlete charged after alleged bomb threat at football facilities
A KU offensive lineman has been charged following an alleged bomb threat made to football facilities on Monday.
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Van Go to reveal 20 youth-created benches at annual ceremony
Van Go, a Lawrence-based youth arts program, on Friday will unveil 20 unique benches, all created by local apprentice artists in honor of people and organizations.
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Kansas launches pilot for teacher apprenticeship program with 15 newcomers
Eight public school districts from Attica to Dodge City to Tonganoxie launched the pilot of a program designed to develop more classroom educators through a four-year registered teacher apprenticeship.
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Lawrence school district programs moving into Pinckney and Broken Arrow buildings
Lawrence school district programs are moving into the former Pinckney and Broken Arrow elementary schools; middle school redesign work is underway; restroom signage is getting more inclusive; and more updates on district facilities.
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One week remains until Election Day in Lawrence; here’s what you need to know
Early voting is underway in Lawrence, and one week remains until the nonpartisan primary Election Day. Here’s what’s on the ballot and how you can cast your vote.
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KU football player arrested following alleged bomb threat
A University of Kansas football player was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of aggravated criminal threat following an alleged bomb threat at Anderson Family Football Complex.
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Lawrence school board approves restorative practices for severe behavior incidents, sets new student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the next step of the district’s restorative practice model, which will apply the practices to more severe student behaviors.
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Pay $50 in Lawrence traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies
From now through Aug. 20, Lawrence Municipal Court is forgiving up to $50 of traffic infraction or parking fines in exchange for $15 worth of school supplies.
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Dot Nary: Celebrating a nation with disability rights (Column)
”Many would be surprised to learn of the rights that the ADA protects and of the far-reaching effect of this law on the lives of people of all disability types and life stages,” Dot Nary writes in this column.
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New Kansas law enforcement initiative getting help from dogs to chase down fentanyl traffickers
The KBI, Kansas Highway Patrol and attorney general are combining forces to undermine illicit fentanyl networks in the state.
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Diverging diamond interchange coming to 6th Street and K-10; work will continue through 2024
KDOT is beginning work on a project to create a diverging diamond interchange at Sixth Street (U.S. Highway 40) and Kansas Highway 10. Work is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for July 24-30, 2023
This colorful and dangerous looking wasp is the great gold digger wasp, Sphex ichneumoneus. It’s a rather harmless nectar eating wasp, as shown here on some rattlesnakemaster that is just beginning to bloom.
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Watkins Museum of History: Professor to share story from WWI-era postcard (Announcement)
During a Tuesday event, a professor will share an account of two Native American men, one of them local to Lawrence, who fought in World War I and are connected by a postcard discovered a century later.
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Lawrence school board to look to approve student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to approve student enrollment fees, including instructional fees, device fees and extra activity fees that will go into effect this fall.
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Douglas County Fair returns; here are some highlights to watch for
It’s that time of year again: The Douglas County Fair is bringing families, friends, furry creatures, food, fun and 4-H’ers to the fairgrounds. There will also be two nights of demolition derby this year.
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Community Children’s Center plans family scavenger hunt fundraiser
A nonprofit child care organization in Lawrence will is hosting a family-centered scavenger hunt, where groups will set off on a quest through town and vie for victory.
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Photos: Dole Institute celebrates what would’ve been namesake’s 100th birthday
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Saturday celebrated what would have been the former U.S. senator’s 100th birthday.
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Ex-Douglas County sheriff’s deputy granted diversion in domestic battery case; that’s not uncommon, data shows
A former deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was granted a diversion this week in connection with a domestic battery charge from Halloween 2020.
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‘The KHP waged war’: Federal judge orders end of Kansas trooper ‘two-step’ maneuver
The Kansas Highway Patrol has been ordered to stop its infamous “two-step” technique by a federal judge, in what the ACLU of Kansas calls a “huge win” for all motorists using state highways.
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Tom Harper: Smith Hall is vacant, but it’s now listed as a ‘contributing’ property in KU historic district (Column)
”Smith Hall, a building located within the University of Kansas’ East Historic District, is now a ‘contributing’ property within the district … We hope KU pivots and chooses to preserve Smith Hall,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
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Celebration with flyovers planned for Bob Dole’s 100th birthday
A tribute with special guests, musical performances, earthwork by Stan Herd, multiple flyovers and more will celebrate what would have been Sen. Bob Dole’s 100th birthday on Saturday.
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Lawrence community asked to help creatively document Sacred Red Rock before its return to Kaw Nation
Lawrence community members are invited to creatively document their impressions of the Sacred Red Rock before it is finally returned to the Kaw Nation. The artwork could become a lasting part of the project’s story.
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Lawrence panel discussion to offer tips on restoring native prairie in your own backyard
Two local experts will speak Sunday on how you can restore a bit of native prairie to your own backyard.