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Lawrence, Free State high school students hold walkouts to protest ICE
Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Free State high school students hold walkouts to protest ICE
Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.
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Lawrence school district committee on high school boundaries will seek analyses from consultant
Members of the Lawrence school district’s committee working on high school boundaries decided Wednesday they need more data from a consultant before presenting their ideas to the community.
2024 election guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters
Big questions and representation at the local, state and national levels are on Lawrence voters’ ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Here’s our key need-to-know election info, all in one place.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Planning Commission votes in favor of Pallets behind Lawrence Community Shelter
Planning commissioners on Wednesday voted in favor of plans to build 24 new cabin-like Pallet shelters behind the Lawrence Community Shelter building to provide up to 48 people overnight shelter through the winter.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Bert Nash has not yet voluntarily recognized employee union
A spokesperson from Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center confirmed Wednesday that executives have not voluntarily recognized the union employees have begun organizing.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Jury trial set for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence 17-year-old
A 19-year-old Lawrence man pleaded not guilty to an upgraded murder charge in another teen’s shooting death on Wednesday, and the court set his jury trial date.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City asking Lawrence voters to increase sales taxes for affordable housing, homelessness programs
Lawrence voters will soon decide whether to approve a sales tax increase that would add 1 cent per $20 spent in order to fund affordable housing and homelessness services. Here are some FAQs about the sales tax, what it would cost you, and what it would fund.
KU establishes office to engage with sovereign nation communities, expand Indigenous initiatives
KU announced Wednesday that it has launched a new unit that will focus on engaging with regional Indigenous and Native American communities.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence library’s Community Resource Fair to return with free haircuts, books and more
The Lawrence Public Library’s fourth annual Community Resource Fair will bring numerous local organizations and resources into one space, along with free haircuts, coffee and books.
Cat Video Fest to showcase best cat moments, fundraise for Lawrence Humane Society
A Lawrence event aims to celebrate cats, and help meet their needs, by highlighting some of their best angles captured on camera.
Lawrence school district, police encourage people to report threats of violence promptly
After a social media post titled “Gun at LHS” raised concerns Tuesday, the Lawrence school district and police are reminding people to “report, not repost” if they hear of threats.
Kids shine, Cordley takes first place at Lights On! event
Kiddos from Cordley Elementary and their peers wowed crowds with their dance routines during the Boys & Girls Club’s Lights On! event.
Leeway Butcher to close; owners hope to bring products to grocery stores
The owners of Leeway Butcher have announced they will be closing the shop at the end of October, about a year after closing their restaurant, Leeway Franks.
KPR to showcase live classical music; free Halloween-themed concert to conclude daylong broadcast
Community members can tune into the radio or visit the Lawrence library Friday for a full day of free, live classical music performances, and a Halloween-inspired concert to cap it off.
Evergy plans to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas by 2030
Evergy, Kansas’ largest electric utility, will add two natural gas plants by the end of 2030, the company announced Monday.
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In-person advance voting turnout in Douglas County is trending high; mail ballots ‘moving quickly’
A few days into advance voting ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, the county’s in-person early voting numbers are “trending higher than any election right now,” according to Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew.
