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Out and about in Lawrence: Folks share resolutions, 2024 in one word
We asked folks who were out and about in downtown Lawrence to share their new year’s resolutions and describe 2024 in one word. Here’s what they had to say.
Out and about in Lawrence: Folks share resolutions, 2024 in one word
We asked folks who were out and about in downtown Lawrence to share their new year’s resolutions and describe 2024 in one word. Here’s what they had to say.
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With Roe doomed, the Kansas fight over abortion takes on a new urgency
After a leaked U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark case that promised women the right to abortion, an August vote to amend the Kansas Constitution over abortion has taken on heightened importance.
Engage Douglas County celebrates 3 winners of awards for promoting mental health
Engage Douglas County, a coalition that aims to promote mental health and reduce substance abuse, is celebrating three winners of awards that recognize contributions to that mission.
Raven Book Store selected as Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year
The Raven Book Store has been selected for the biggest award a bookstore in America can receive.
Lawrence Humane Society
Can you help? Lawrence Humane Society needs dog fosters; adoption fees lowered to $20
The Lawrence Humane Society is above capacity and really needs help from community members who can foster and adopt some dogs.
Lawrence High School graduation rescheduled to Friday
Lawrence High School’s commencement has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, according to an announcement from the school district.
Case against former Lawrence police officer charged with rape set for mediation
Prosecutors agreed Tuesday morning to allow the case against a former Lawrence police officer charged with raping a woman in his patrol vehicle to move to criminal mediation.
Tricia Masenthin / The Lawrence Times
Free State’s Sam Rabiola wins $10,000 excellence in teaching prize from Lawrence Schools Foundation
Sam Rabiola, English teacher at Free State High School, has won the 2022 Special Award for Excellence in Teaching, also known as the Bobs award.
Sunflower first-graders proudly present their donation to feathered friend from Operation Wildlife
A unique guest visited Sunflower Elementary on a mission. The kestrel falcon’s task: Pick up a donation from Jessica Brown and her first grade class.
Lawrence City Hall closed because of power outage
Lawrence City Hall and City Hall Riverfront will be closed for the day on Tuesday, May 24, because of a power outage affecting phone and internet systems.
5K Home Run returns from 3-year hiatus to raise money for Family Promise
The 5K Home Run benefitting Family Promise of Lawrence will bring athletes to South Park over the long weekend for the organization’s first in-person race in three years.
Lawrence Public Schools cut 72 teaching jobs; will add third Montessori classroom
The Lawrence school district has cut six dozen education positions, 11.5 classified staff positions and 6.5 district-level administrator positions, according to a staff presentation Monday evening.
Lawrence school district announces director of nutrition and wellness
Julie Henry has been selected as director of nutrition and wellness for the Lawrence school district, according to an announcement Monday.
Advisory board calls for transparency in city’s social services funding process
As the city formulates its 2023 budget, some social services leaders and advisory board members want more transparency, equity and public engagement in the process used to distribute funding for social service agencies.
Free State’s graduation moved to Thursday
Free State High School’s commencement has been moved to Thursday evening because of bad weather predicted for Tuesday.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 23-29, 2022
Oxeye daisy is a “naturalized” prairie wildflower that some consider invasive, but it is an important food source for many pollinators, such as this beetle.
