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Lawrence Public Library launches free tutoring program to promote literacy
Folks ages 16 and older can now get free, one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve their literacy skills through the Lawrence Public Library.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library launches free tutoring program to promote literacy
Folks ages 16 and older can now get free, one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve their literacy skills through the Lawrence Public Library.
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Kansas’ presidential preference primary is coming up; here’s what you should know
Kansas will hold a presidential preference primary on March 19 instead of the traditional caucuses. Voting will look pretty much like our regular elections. Here’s what you should know.
Ceramics piece by Lawrence High School student chosen for national conference
Lawrence High School senior Oliver Elwell’s ceramics piece has been selected to be showcased at a national ceramics conference this spring.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Group wants to improve accessibility, biodiversity at Haskell Wetlands
Students and volunteers with the Haskell Greenhouse want to create accessible trails at the Haskell Wetlands and reintroduce native species to the area.
Lawrence City Commission votes against applying for grant for Lawrence Loop, Kansas River project
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted down a plan to seek federal funding for a project that aimed to close a portion of the Lawrence Loop downtown and build a new bridge across the Kansas River.
Lawrence school district report shows low engagement among classified staff
Nearly two-thirds of Lawrence school district classified staff members who responded to a survey are experiencing low engagement with their jobs, according to a human resources report.
Lawrence school board approves 2024-25 calendar
The Lawrence school district’s 2024-25 calendar reflects teacher readiness days and slightly more wiggle room for instructional days.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence team to vie for FIRST LEGO League world title
Two Quail Run Elementary fifth graders soon will take a project inspired by monarch conservation to an international STEAM competition.
House panel passes bill altering county commission elections when boards go to 5 members
Controversy in Pottawatomie and Douglas counties about expansion of county commissions to 5 members surfaced Monday with a Kansas House committee backing a bill mandating new seats be filled at the next general election.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 12-18, 2024
Crocuses are blooming, as are the other early spring ornamental snowdrops.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Kansas City wins back-to-back Super Bowls; Lawrence celebrates
The Kansas City football team won the Super Bowl yet again Sunday night, topping San Francisco 25-22 in overtime. After the final score, fans swarmed the streets of downtown Lawrence.
Executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence to retire in August
Dana Ortiz, who has served as executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence for 12 years, will step down in August, and the search has begun to find the next leader.
Lawrence school board to consider district’s calendar for next year
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider the district’s proposed school calendar for 2024-25, which sprinkles more planning days for teachers throughout the year.
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Former stray dog graduates to foster care while awaiting forever home
Shebah ran the streets last fall scavenging for food, her ribs protruding against her skin. With support from Lawrence Humane Society, she is healthier now and making strides toward a forever family.
Lawrence school district names next principal of Deerfield Elementary School
The Lawrence school district on Friday announced Summer Moeckel as Deerfield Elementary School’s next principal.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Defense attorney for teen charged in Lawrence boy’s shooting death asks court to sequester jury
The defense attorney for a teen accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy is asking the court to sequester the jury during a trial set to span about a week and a half in March.
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