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‘War is hell’: 102-year-old Lawrence WWII veteran speaks so history isn’t forgotten
Nate Ericson, a Lawrence resident who turned 102 this month, says he thinks people need a reminder of what he learned eight decades ago in the Battle of the Bulge: “War is hell.”
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘War is hell’: 102-year-old Lawrence WWII veteran speaks so history isn’t forgotten
Nate Ericson, a Lawrence resident who turned 102 this month, says he thinks people need a reminder of what he learned eight decades ago in the Battle of the Bulge: “War is hell.”
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Senate Republican and House Democrat ousted by primary challengers in Kansas legislative races
Kansas voters on Tuesday ousted an incumbent Senate Republican and House Democrat who were seen […]
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 6, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Douglas County primary election results: Loomis wins with nearly two-thirds of vote in DA race; Francisco wins race for Senate 2
With almost all ballots counted, the incumbent Douglas County district attorney has lost her seat, a longtime incumbent state senator will hold on for the general election and a city commissioner could not unseat an incumbent county commissioner.
City commissioners approve criteria to choose downtown Lawrence Transit station site
Lawrence city commissioners have signed off on 14 criteria that a committee will use to select the location of the downtown Lawrence Transit station.
Kansas voters participate in low-turnout primary based on a sense of responsibility, duty
Secretary of State Scott Schwab said turnout in the 2024 primary could resemble participation in 2016, which was a low-turnout election.
Lawrence organization receives donation to fund free back-to-school haircuts
A Lawrence organization that offers kids free back-to-school haircuts has received a donation ahead of this year’s first annual Kids Expo.
Election Day is today! Here’s our 2024 primary guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters
Today’s primary election is a big one for Douglas County. Here’s where you can find our key need-to-know election info all in one place.
Committee suggests criteria to decide location for downtown Lawrence Transit station
Sufficient space for five bus bays and whether park space or parking spaces will be impacted are among the 14 proposed criteria to help decide where the downtown Lawrence Transit station will go.
Lawrence City Commission to discuss appointments to city advisory boards
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss nominees to the city’s new advisory boards, some of which will soon launch with all new membership.
Kansas invites voting on five design options for state’s new personalized license plate
The design competition for selection of Kansas’ new personalized license plate was narrowed to five options. Kansans can vote on their favorite through 5 p.m. Friday.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 5-11, 2024
”One of my favorite memories from childhood is one I can renew almost every year: the Perseid Meteor Shower,” Ken Lassman writes in this week’s Kaw Valley Almanac.
McLouth man seriously injured in 4-vehicle crash near Lawrence airport
A McLouth man was taken to the hospital with injuries that first responders believed to be serious Sunday after a crash on U.S. Highway 24 near the Lawrence Regional Airport.
Douglas County district attorney candidates respond to voters’ concerns
With the primary election days away, we gave each of the three Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney a chance to answer voters’ questions on an ethics complaint, an accusation of prosecutorial misconduct, views on officer conduct and more.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
‘Treat people as people’: Lawrence community members suggest solutions to barriers with police
Dozens of Lawrence community members gathered Saturday morning to identify solutions to barriers between the community and police. Their comments boiled down to one overarching message: We’re all humans, and we need to treat each other as such.
Outside candidates for interim Lawrence superintendent role left jobs under clouds
Both outside candidates being considered for the interim Lawrence superintendent left their previous superintendent jobs under some controversy.
