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Civil rights attorney: Legal action to ‘hollow out’ Brown v. Board moves at deliberate speed
Former NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund president Sherrilyn Ifill said the nation should celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision as overdue recognition of the necessity to end legal apartheid in the U.S.
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‘At-risk’ student count is up, virtual school enrollment is down; numbers will help guide Lawrence school district’s budget
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on the district’s enrollment counts as part of planning for next year’s budget. The number of ”at-risk” students increased more than 50%, but other factors may offset some of that funding.
Woman, 23, killed in head-on crash north of Lawrence
A 23-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash Saturday night north of Lawrence, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested.
Two dogs killed in fire near Burcham Park
Two dogs died in a fire Saturday afternoon at an encampment near Burcham Park in Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
Photos: Lawrence community gathers to honor veterans in parade
Despite freezing temperatures, Lawrence community members gathered on Massachusetts Street to honor veterans in the annual parade, which made a return Saturday morning after a two-year hiatus.
Kansas school leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund special education services
School districts have been forced to shoulder the burden of paying for special education services that are underfunded by the Kansas Legislature. Advocates say there’s a dire need for more money.
Hari Kondabolu to return to Free State Festival with socio-political commentary, new dad jokes
People face heavy issues these days, but comic Hari Kondabolu doesn’t think we should shy away from them — even while taking in a comedy show. After all, the best stand-up routines bring about some kind of healing, he says.
Just Food announces new executive director
The board of directors for Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, announced Brett Hartford as the organization’s new executive director Friday morning “following a comprehensive and inclusive search,” according to a news release.
Local control or ASAP? Opening of Treatment & Recovery Center could hinge upon competing values
If community members want the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County to open its doors sooner rather than later, they might need to weigh the value of local management against the value of a timeline.
Lawrence Community Shelter leaders explain reasons for lower capacity, issues they’re facing
As community members pressure the Lawrence Community Shelter to surge capacity from 50 to 125 people, team members at the shelter say they wish more people took the time to understand their decision-making process.
Award-winning statistician and author Howard Wainer to speak at KU
Renowned statistician and author Howard Wainer will present next week at KU, discussing the power of effective written and visual communication.
‘We ought to be ashamed’: Kansas board urges schools to eliminate Native American mascots
The Kansas Board of Education is calling on the state’s public schools to eliminate Native American-themed mascots within five years.
Lawrence community members share concerns about city’s camp for people experiencing homelessness
Business owners, housing advocates, and housed and unhoused community members filled Lawrence City Hall on Tuesday to speak out about the city’s handling of homelessness and management of the camp behind Johnny’s.
Lawrence school district seeks community input on budget cuts via online survey
A public survey is asking community members to share their input on how the Lawrence school district should make budget cuts, including potentially closing and consolidating schools.
Douglas County Democrats’ early enthusiasm in AG race fizzles as rural results trickle in
Supporters tensely watched election results come in and rooted on their candidates in Lawrence Tuesday night. But by late in the evening, the crowd had slimmed considerably at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party at Maceli’s downtown.
Douglas County election results: Democrat Kelly easily retains his seat; commission to expand
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly easily won a three-way race for the District 1 seat tonight. He thanked voters and also addressed the fact that the size of the commission will be expanding to five members in the coming year.