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Lawyers for Kansas state departments see benefit to monthlong delay in enforcing anti-transgender bill
Legal representatives for two Kansas state departments said Friday that there would be benefits to delaying the enforcement of a new anti-transgender bill for another month, drawing an apparent concession from AG Kris Kobach.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawyers for Kansas state departments see benefit to monthlong delay in enforcing anti-transgender bill
Legal representatives for two Kansas state departments said Friday that there would be benefits to delaying the enforcement of a new anti-transgender bill for another month, drawing an apparent concession from AG Kris Kobach.
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During NAACP forum, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss housing, homelessness, economic growth
Seven Lawrence City Commission candidates during the local NAACP branch’s forum Saturday afternoon answered questions about housing, homelessness and economic issues that are pressing for the city.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board candidates address staff retention during forum
Candidates for Lawrence school board agreed Saturday that they don’t support any form of privatization of public schools. They had differing views on how to stabilize the district’s workforce, however.
Lawrence’s Community-Police Oversight Work Group to hold first input meeting
A work group that is updating the way the city handles complaints about the Lawrence Police Department on Monday will hold the first of two planned community conversations.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times file photo
Hank Booth, the ‘Voice of Lawrence,’ has died
Legendary Lawrence broadcaster Hank Booth died Friday at age 77, following a sudden and unexpected illness.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Judge will close courtroom, livestream next hearing in case of Lawrence boy’s shooting death; more charges filed
A judge ruled today that the next court hearing for the alleged shooter in the emotional case of a 14-year-old Lawrence boy’s death will be livestreamed on YouTube, but the courtroom will be closed to the public. Also, more charges have been filed in connection with the shooting.
Lawrence Transit bus hub, route changes delayed until January
The central transit station coming to Bob Billings and Crestline Drive will likely not be completed until Jan. 2, 2024, and Lawrence Transit will also delay route changes intended to align with the new station.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Photos: Once-in-a-decade Douglas County Bar Association composite photo unveiled
Douglas County District Court Chief Judge James McCabria on Thursday unveiled the local bar association’s new composite photo, featuring the faces of several dozen members.
Lawrence Virtual School principal resigns; interim assistant principal selected for West Middle School
Susan Cooper, principal of Lawrence Virtual School, has stepped down to take a position with another district. In addition, Lysette DeBoard has been named interim assistant principal and athletic director for West Middle School.
Lawrence City Commission, school board candidate forums coming up
With the 2023 city primary election just around the corner, some candidate forums aim to help voters get to know the people who want to make decisions about the issues that are closest to home.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘The time is now’: Longtime friends launch support organization for Black and Brown entrepreneurs in Lawrence
Timing and purpose aligned when two childhood friends who had moved away to opposite coasts recently returned to Lawrence, feeling empowered to empower others.
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The pups are alright: Community helps Lawrence Humane Society animals stay calm through fireworks show
This past week, people all over town have reached out to the Lawrence Humane Society to help mitigate the animals’ stress from being in such close proximity to last night’s fireworks.
Lawrence film company wins national advertising award for spot featuring Stan Herd’s earthwork art
A Lawrence film company has earned national recognition as part of an esteemed advertising competition, and the award-winning spot features earthwork by local artist Stan Herd.
Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times file photo
Albert Wilson will be given a bench trial to prove his innocence in wrongful conviction case, judge rules
A judge says he needs to hear the evidence to determine whether Albert Wilson was wrongly convicted of rape, so the case will go to a bench trial rather than be decided based on attorneys’ arguments.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 3-9, 2023
This time of year it is not uncommon to have isolated storms that dump multiple inches of rain in isolated spots, but little to nothing elsewhere.
New Lawrence clinic tailors health care to Spanish-speaking community members
When Natalia Leistner saw a need for local medical options that cater to Spanish-speaking community members, she took action.
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