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‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Questions have surfaced about the city’s policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here? Here’s more about the policy, its purpose and how it’s played out over the last few months.
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2 injured in rollover crash at K-10 and 6th Street in Lawrence
Two people were injured in a crash near the intersection of Kansas Highway 10 and West Sixth Street in Lawrence early Sunday, according to Lawrence police.
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Man injured in stabbing in Lawrence, police say
A man was stabbed in the arm Saturday evening, according to Lawrence police.
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KU fans ‘pack the Booth’ as Jayhawks roll to victory over Duke; block party set for next week
Kansas fans “packed the Booth” Saturday for only the second sold-out football game in nearly 13 years, and their team did not disappoint.
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KU shares next steps for repatriation of Indigenous remains found on campus
KU is taking action to reunite remains of Native American people and funerary objects recently discovered on campus with their rightful tribes, according to administrators. They shared an update Friday outlining the next steps in the process.
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Some new Jayhawks have hatched outside the Kansas Union
A new statue commemorating an alum’s contributions to the Kansas Memorial Union was unveiled Friday.
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Art in the Park promises something for everyone this weekend in Lawrence (Sponsored post)
Art in the Park has been a Lawrence tradition since 1964, and a premier annual juried art event.
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Dog dies in fire in eastern Lawrence mobile home park
Some Lawrence residents are devastated after losing their pet dog in a fire in an eastern Lawrence mobile home park, according to a neighbor.
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Native American students mourn after ancestral remains discovered in KU’s possession
Many Native American students, staff and faculty as well as their surrounding community were left in mourning after they learned that unidentified ancestors’ remains were discovered in KU’s museum collections.
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Welcome to Beatnik Court: Tenants to Homeowners open house, 5K set for this weekend
Tenants to Homeowners is celebrating 30 years of affordable housing this weekend with an open house event.
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Lifelong Lawrencian, performer invites all to celebrate what could be her last stateside birthday party
Townie Katlyn Conroy is leaving Lawrence for a new adventure across the pond. Before she moves to England, the musician wants to celebrate her 34th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 25 with a “gigantic show,” and everyone’s welcome.
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Justice Matters, Lyle Seger honored with Tom and Anne Moore Peace and Justice Awards
The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice and Ecumenical Campus Ministries selected Justice Matters and Lyle Seger, of Building Peace, as the winners of this year’s Tom and Anne Moore Peace and Justice awards.
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Layoffs at Emporia State have tenured faculty across Kansas wondering if they’re next
Emporia State University plans to eliminate some majors as part of a large-scale restructuring approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. Faculty at other state universities say the move could have long-term consequences for higher education.
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Photos: Lawrence High School homecoming parade
Lawrence High’s Chesty Lions hit the streets Wednesday evening for their annual homecoming parade.
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PAL-CWA rallies to raise awareness about staffing shortages in Lawrence schools
Members of the Lawrence Public Schools classified staff union rallied during the Lawrence High School homecoming parade Wednesday evening to call attention to staffing shortages.
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Public comment from the Sept. 21, 2022 Douglas County Commission meeting
Here’s an audio recording of general public comment from the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting, taken via the Zoom virtual meeting.