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KU debate coach named Coach of the Year at national tournament
Brett Bricker, KU’s head debate coach, has won the Coach of the Year award at the National Debate Tournament.
KU debate coach named Coach of the Year at national tournament
Brett Bricker, KU’s head debate coach, has won the Coach of the Year award at the National Debate Tournament.
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Lawrence-area law enforcement officers to participate in NAACP panel
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister, Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart and KU Police Chief Nelson Mosley will soon participate in a panel hosted by the local NAACP branch.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence advisory board to ask commission to boost sustainability department funding in 2027
Lawrence’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will ask city commissioners to beef up the sustainability department’s budget in 2027 after its operating budget was slashed 89% from 2025 to 2026.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence mayor asks environmental board to prioritize; board champions clean energy ordinance
A Lawrence advisory board and the mayor negotiated a vision for city sustainability initiatives Thursday as board members pushed for an energy benchmarking policy and a clean energy ordinance.
MixMaster2026 to offer resources, connections for local musicians
Lawrence’s MixMaster Music Conference is set to return Sunday, aiming to provide valuable information and connections for local musicians and all involved in the city’s music scene.
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Lawrence Humane to celebrate 75th anniversary with fee-waived adoptions and more
The Lawrence Humane Society is celebrating 75 years with a weekend of fee-waived adoptions, community stories about shelter pets and more.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves limited tenant eviction defense pilot program
Following months of tense discourse about tenant right to counsel, Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 for a pilot program that will grant some tenants facing eviction access to legal representation.
Plat for Hunters Hill subdivision in northwest Lawrence gets planning commission approval
Planning commissioners on Wednesday approved a preliminary plat for Hunters Hill, a subdivision of mostly single-family homes planned for northwestern Lawrence.
Hannah Loub/Lawrence Times
Lawrence ecologists provide tips on native plant restoration, how to get involved
If you missed the fall window to plant native plants, spring is still a great time to participate in native restoration, at home or within the community. Local ecologists share tips and how to get involved.
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KU researcher wins competitive NASA fellowship
Hayley Beltz, a postdoctoral researcher at KU, has earned the highly competitive NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Man charged with murder in Lawrence woman’s stabbing death will face jury trial
Aaron Blake Wright will face a jury trial on a charge of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Jina Anne Reyes-Woehler after his attorneys struggled to mount a defense implying Reyes-Woehler was a “fighter.”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Ben Ahlvers wants the Lawrence Arts Center to be flexible, not fragile
Ben Ahlvers is taking over the Lawrence Arts Center helm as executive director during a time of “seismic evolution.” He wants to build an organization that is flexible but not fragile.
KU chancellor defends finances, calls for unity after ‘no confidence’ vote
KU Chancellor Doug Girod defended recent budget decisions and urged unity in the KU community following an unofficial vote in which nearly 80% of respondents said they had lost confidence in the university’s leadership.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members, area activists rally and march for trans rights
Community members gathered Monday evening at South Park and marched down Massachusetts Street to protest for transgender rights amid the recent passage of anti-trans legislation.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Schools superintendent announces administrative shakeup
The Lawrence Public Schools superintendent announced new appointments and changes coming to several district positions Monday evening during the school board’s meeting, including naming the principal for Centennial Choice Campus.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Some Lawrence residents received other people’s utility bills; here’s how to get the correct bill
The City of Lawrence believes around 5,000 customers received copies of other people’s print utility bills dated March 16. Here’s how to get the correct bill, according to the city.
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