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‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves
A diverse group of community members shared varying perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in times of crises to making downtown feel safer.
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In Lawrence murder solicitation case, judge removes attorneys for prosecution and defense
A Douglas County judge on Friday removed both the prosecutor and defense attorney in the case of a man accused of seeking to kill a witness while awaiting trial for aggravated robbery.
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Lawrence school district’s top 10 budget cuts include axing gymnastics, administrative restructuring
Among the top 10 items Lawrence Public Schools administrators are prioritizing for budget cuts are gymnastics, first aid kits, and a restructuring of administrative staff.
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Lawrence school district plans to move forward with Montessori at New York Elementary
The Lawrence school district plans to move forward with offering a public Montessori education at New York Elementary School, pending school board approval.
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Vehicle strikes Lawrence home’s garage; no injuries reported
Thankfully, no one reported any injuries to police as the result of a compact SUV striking a home near Harvard Road and Wakarusa Drive in Lawrence Thursday evening.
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Another Lawrence university team to cheer for: Haskell women’s basketball heading to NAIA Championship tournament
The 16th-seeded Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team will face No. 1 seed Thomas More University in Kentucky at noon Friday in the NAIA Championship opening round.
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Master gardeners sow dreams of spring with show featuring sustainable practices
Crocuses that popped out of the ground last week might still be under a few inches of snow, but spring will be in full bloom Saturday with the return of the Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners garden show.
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FNSA Powwow and Indigenous Festival events to celebrate Indigenous cultures
The First Nations Student Association (FNSA) Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival will offer a full schedule of activities to celebrate the diversity of Native American cultures in the Lawrence community.
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Unique elements of North Lawrence make up new welcome sign
A new sign celebrating a few of North Lawrence’s distinct features now greets residents and visitors just past the intersection of North Second and Locust streets.
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Lawrence listed as fast-growing tech hub in recent study; that could snowball, industry leader says
Lawrence’s population of tech workers is growing fast, and a local industry leader says that could mean even bigger job growth in the near future.
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More snow is on the way to Lawrence; KU campus, Lawrence schools to close Thursday for weather
Lawrence and Douglas County could see snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with the heaviest snowfall expected Thursday morning.
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Irish road bowling, parade and poker run among upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events in Lawrence
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return in its traditional form this year to heightened anticipation from community and committee members.
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Lawrence’s police review board looks for path forward as city moves to establish a new task force
As Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board is set to review a new task force proposal, one member has resigned over what she sees as an effort to turn the board into little more than “window dressing.”
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Data is revealing, but new Lawrence police chief wants to examine racial disparities at the individual level
Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart talks about racial disparities, officer credibility, police in schools, mental health and more in his first sit-down interview with the Times. Plus, get a glimpse at his photography hobby.
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Free State High School assistant principal to retire
Jeff Harkin, assistant principal at Free State High School, will retire in June after 29 years of service to public education, the Lawrence school district announced Tuesday.
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As fuel prices soar in Lawrence and everywhere, here’s how to spot price gouging
Lawrence drivers are struggling with gas prices approaching $4 a gallon. Here’s how to spot and report price gouging and improve fuel efficiency to make every drop count.