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Poetry Munch in Lawrence to spotlight nontraditional masculinity
Lawrence poets are set to bring their talents to the Replay Lounge stage Sunday for an edition of a monthly Poetry Munch focusing on nontraditional masculinity.
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Lawrence open mic fundraiser to help Haskell students, peers travel to classmate’s ceremony
Art Love Collective, The Burger Stand and Taco Zone are coming together to raise funds so friends can attend the ceremony for Cole Brings Plenty, 27, who was found dead last week after being missing for several days.
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Pedestrian struck by delivery truck, seriously injured on KU campus
A person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a delivery truck on KU’s campus.
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Investigators say no signs of foul play in Haskell student’s death
Detectives, crime scene investigators and the medical examiner’s office say they have determined there is no indication of foul play in the death of Cole Brings Plenty, 27.
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No injuries in crash on Farmer’s Turnpike, but road closed
No one was injured but part of the Farmer’s Turnpike is closed after a semitrailer crash north of Lawrence Wednesday afternoon.
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Douglas County business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs can earn funding, training through free pitch competition
Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can receive support molding business pitches and then compete for a chance to earn funding from a $25,000 prize pool.
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Prosecutors dismiss rape case against ex-KU basketball player, citing ‘insufficient evidence’
The Douglas County district attorney’s office has dismissed a rape charge against a former University of Kansas basketball player.
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Lawrence City Commission approves first step of Mass Street redesign, requests further info on protected bike lanes
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a concept design for a reconfiguration of part of Massachusetts Street, asking city staff members to look into protected bike lanes and bring back more information.
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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence named to top 40% of impactful clubs nationwide
The local Boys & Girls Club has been placed in the top 40% of impactful clubs within the national network for its youth advocacy work during the previous year.
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Lawrence Times places for several Awards of Excellence, including Photographer and Journalist of the Year
The Lawrence Times news team has been honored with six Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association, including second place Photographer of the Year and third place Journalist of the Year.
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KU debate pair finish second in country at national tournament
The KU debate duo of Graham Revare and William Soper finished second in the country in policy debate Monday at the 78th National Debate Tournament.
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Bill named after Lawrence self-advocate Kathy Lobb headed to governor for signature
Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature is now all that’s missing for Kathy’s Bill to become law. It’s been a long time coming for the Lawrence self-advocate who brought it to life, Kathy Lobb.
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Lawrence school district names new assistant principal of Billy Mills Middle School
Sara (Reichenberger) Murray has been selected as the next assistant principal and athletics director for Billy Mills Middle School, according to a news release from the Lawrence school district on Monday.
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Lawrence school board to hear report on former Pinckney, Broken Arrow students
Attendance and behavior has improved among students who transferred from two elementary schools the Lawrence school board closed, according to the district. Board members will also hear an update on plans for the STEAM school at LMCMS.
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LMH Health names former trustee, ex-city commissioner as new CFO
LMH Health has named former trustee Rob Chestnut as its next chief financial officer.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for April 8-14, 2024
Here is a rue anemone, one slightly pink due to genetic variation. Rue anemone has as many as 7 petals and lightly lobed leaves, while false rue anemone have only 5 petals and more deeply lobed leaves.