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Lawrence parents weigh advantages, concerns of cell phone-free schools; school board to vote on policy
A new policy imposing a cell-phone free instructional day is on the table, and while some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers, others said they’re worried about the safety implications.
Lawrence parents weigh advantages, concerns of cell phone-free schools; school board to vote on policy
A new policy imposing a cell-phone free instructional day is on the table, and while some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers, others said they’re worried about the safety implications.
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Family Promise of Lawrence announces longtime employee as new director
Brenda Wahl, who has worked with Family Promise of Lawrence for more than nine years, is stepping into the executive director position.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission advances 2 possible downtown transit station sites
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose to advance two possible sites for the future Downtown Lawrence Transit Station, including the current site in the 700 block of Vermont Street.
Lawrence City Commission approves rezoning for west Lawrence affordable housing project
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved two requests to rezone properties in west Lawrence for the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority to construct affordable housing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Controlled blasting to require short closures of South Lawrence Trafficway
The west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway will have a few brief closures over the next 10 days for controlled blasting related to the expansion project.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission candidates to participate in public health forum
During a forum Thursday, candidates vying for seats on the Douglas County Commission will field questions related to public health.
Just one week left to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election
Kansans have just one week to get registered to vote if they want to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Witnesses at hearing for man charged in woman’s stabbing death describe commotion at North Lawrence camp
A Lawrence man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a female friend had a jovial but volatile relationship with the victim, according to testimony during a preliminary hearing on Monday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
It’s spooky season! Here are Lawrence’s Halloween-themed events for the family this month
From trunk-or-treat events to Bluey and the traditional Zombie Walk to downtown trick or treating, here are enough events to keep even the most motivated candy collectors busy this Halloween season in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider 5 sites for downtown transit station; some opposition forming
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider five possible locations for the Downtown Transit Station, and they may hear opposition from community members who have concerns about some of the potential sites.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 7-13, 2024
Smooth aster is a purple and yellow late-blooming prairie wildflower that late pollinators, especially butterflies, are drawn to.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Kansas State Board of Education candidates discuss building relationships, vouchers and more at Lawrence forum
Four candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education discussed the board’s relationship with the Legislature, student mental health, vouchers, school safety and more at a forum Sunday at the Lawrence Public Library.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence’s downtown ambassadors aim to keep the district clean and current
The City of Lawrence started its Downtown Ambassador Program to get parking staff back to work during the pandemic. Since its return in July 2023, the program has aimed to keep the cultural hub of Lawrence clean, beautified and welcoming.
Woman injured in crash south of Lawrence
A woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday south of Lawrence, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Grocery store, housing, hotel and parking garage part of proposed downtown Lawrence project
Developers have announced a massive new project aiming to bring a second Checkers grocery store, a hotel, housing and more to Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence school district, law enforcement work to manage surge in gun threats, rumors
Desensitization to violence and social media usage among youth are contributing to an influx of alleged gun threats aimed at Lawrence schools, according to the school district and police.
