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Lawrence school board president foreshadows potential public comment pause
Lawrence school board President Kelly Jones floated the idea of pausing public comment after a confrontational exchange between the board and a frequent Lawrence public commenter on Monday.
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Union members across trades rally with Lawrence school district’s hourly workers
Supporters of higher wages and better working conditions for the Lawrence school district’s classified staff members demonstrated in solidarity Monday afternoon.

Second meeting to discuss Lawrence’s city government structure coming up May 31
City leaders need feedback from the public in order to decide whether to ask voters if the local government should be restructured to directly elect a four-year mayor and to elect commissioners by districts.

Sheriff’s office looking to ID driver of van believed to be involved in crash that killed 10-year-old Eudora girl
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe they have located the van that they suspect left the scene of a crash that killed 10-year-old Brooklyn Brouhard, of Eudora, on Saturday, but they’re still seeking the driver.

Kansas community mental health centers transitioning to new care model; Bert Nash is in the first phase
More changes in mental health and substance use disorder service delivery are afoot in Douglas County. By the end of 2022, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will have transitioned to a new, integrated model of care.

Kaw Valley Almanac for May 16-22, 2022
This wild hyacinth was one of many blooming at the Prairie Park Nature Center prairie. Expect more wildflowers to be blooming this week.

KU graduates celebrate finishing college careers that were ‘upended by a global pandemic’
A stormy morning made way for smiles, champagne and just enough sunshine Sunday afternoon as the University of Kansas graduates of 2022 celebrated all that they’ve accomplished.

10-year-old dies following crash east of Lawrence; law enforcement seeks this style of van
A 10-year-old girl who suffered critical injuries in a crash Saturday died Sunday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement is still looking for the driver and van that they believe struck the motorcycle she was riding.

Girl, man seriously injured in crash east of Lawrence; law enforcement seeks van, driver suspected to be involved
A 10-year-old girl suffered critical injuries and a 54-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on the ramp over Kansas Highway 10 in the 1300 block of East 1900 Road Saturday.

KU graduation bumped to afternoon
The University of Kansas commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, according to an update from KU.

Lawrence man’s body pulled from lake in Geary County
The body of a Lawrence man who had been missing since April 30 was recovered from Milford Lake in Geary County, Kansas, authorities say.

Photos: La Estrella celebrates opening new Lawrence location
The owners of La Estrella, the restaurant and tienda mexicana, held a grand opening Friday to celebrate opening their new, larger Lawrence location.

Haaland, national leaders stress importance of history and representation during Haskell commencement ceremony
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland called the graduates who attended Friday morning’s commencement ceremony at Haskell Indian Nations University “a dream that our ancestors had.”

Haskell coach barred from team for 5 months, then fired after requesting administrative hearing
Haskell cross-country coach Clay Mayes has been unable to lead practices for five months, he said, pending an investigation into complaints made by a few students. Days after his lawyer made a formal request for an administrative hearing, Mayes’ contract with the university was terminated.

Construction work narrows Naismith Drive near 20th Street; northbound Naismith to close
Construction work is causing reduced lanes on a southbound stretch of Naismith Drive, and next week the northbound roadway will be closed, according to the city.

Lawrence Arts Center adds new performance, rehearsal, gallery and storage space in major expansion
Almost from the moment it was launched nearly 50 years ago, the Lawrence Arts Center found itself scrambling for space. Now, it may have solved its space problems.