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Lawrence school district reports student entries and exits in 2024-25, class sizes
The Lawrence school district reported that it gained more new students in 2024-25 than it lost from other countries and other public schools in Kansas, but it lost more students than it gained to public schools outside Kansas, homeschooling and private schools.
Lawrence school district reports student entries and exits in 2024-25, class sizes
The Lawrence school district reported that it gained more new students in 2024-25 than it lost from other countries and other public schools in Kansas, but it lost more students than it gained to public schools outside Kansas, homeschooling and private schools.
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Actor, Haskell alum to perform story involving boarding schools and Navajo code talkers
A one-woman play to be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, “Native Vision,” will portray bravery and resilience through the eyes of a Navajo woman.
Kansas disability service providers say conflict of interest rule could cause ‘massive’ problems
Complying with a federal policy designed to avoid conflicts of interest could cause “massive system disruption” for Kansans who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, an advocate told legislators.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
‘Every child matters’: Haskell holds remembrance event on Orange Shirt Day
Haskell held a walk, prayer, song and fellowship meal Tuesday for the National Day of Remembrance to honor the children who suffered, endured abuse or lost their lives in the federal residential school system.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Students arrested after Lawrence High School fire; district aims to improve communications
Two students were arrested following a small fire Monday at Lawrence High School, and the district says staff members will work to improve communication to parents in future emergencies.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Ricky Ricardo is a pit bull born to eat spray cheese, forced to stay at the shelter
Ricky Ricardo, a pit bull who is 1 year and 9 months old, escaped euthanasia after being transferred to the Lawrence Humane Society from a rural shelter, but he’s declining after 10 months without a consistent home.
Lawrence public officials to participate in panel on civility in civic discourse
Five Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals will soon participate in a panel about “how we talk to each other in civic life.”
Nathan Kramer/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission to discuss tenant right to counsel program options
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will discuss ways the county could ensure that people facing evictions have legal representation and weigh in on numerous staff questions, including whether to consider income eligibility restrictions and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bison harvest at Haskell fills community bellies and brains
The bison was late to this year’s harvest at Haskell. In the meantime, folks built camaraderie before Haskell community members dressed the animal with skill and speed born of last year’s harvest.
Clark Huesemann presentation
Presenters share 3 proposed sites for permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location
Three downtown sites are under consideration as the permanent location for an outdoor pavilion to house the Lawrence Farmers Market.
Phoenix Adams/Contributed photo
Small fire at Lawrence High School leads to evacuation, sets off alarms for some parents
A small fire in the designated girls’ locker room at Lawrence High School on Monday caused an evacuation, and some parents are upset with the communication, or lack thereof, from the school.
Forums for Lawrence City Commission, school board candidates coming up
Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are some opportunities coming up to get to know the candidates better, plus info on forums we’ve covered so far.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2025
Monday is the first day of fall, and sumac lower leaves have turned red for a while, along with some virginia creeper vines, to name a few. It’s increasingly common to see blackbird flocks around sunset, yellowing cottonwood leaves and foggy mornings when it’s calm.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Tom Harper: Walt Hull has forged functional metal works of art throughout Lawrence (Column)
Walt Hull’s path to become a blacksmith had twists and turns not unlike the functional works of art he’s shaped all over Lawrence. Now 83, he has no intentions of retiring. Tom Harper shares Hull’s story in this column.
Two people injured in crash near Clinton Lake
Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash Sunday morning near Clinton Lake and Eagle Bend Golf Course, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
John Brown’s Aboveground patio has reopened; it represents years of a small staff’s dedication to the downtown scene
John Brown’s Aboveground patio is open again after three years, representing a small team’s labor to survive the COVID era, adapt to changing city codes and net a James Beard award nomination.
