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Haskell theatre club members tap into their own college character arcs for upcoming play
An all-Native cast and crew of Haskell students will channel their triumphs, hurts and humor from their lives at university into the first off-book play the school has seen in years.
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‘They’re trying to silence people’: University of Kansas group rallies in support of Iranian women
Members of the University of Kansas Iranian Community Association gathered Wednesday in front of Wescoe Hall to rally in support of Iranian women.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district boundary committee’s ‘baseline’ plan would shift several elementary schools’ boundaries
A proposal for new school boundaries will set the foundation for which schools elementary students may be assigned to next year, including possible changes for students whose schools are not facing possible closures.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district leaders outline budget challenges for crowd at Chamber luncheon
Inadequate state funding for public schools and special education has greatly contributed to the Lawrence school district’s current budget crisis and a need to consolidate schools, district leaders told the crowd at a Chamber luncheon Wednesday.
KU announces plans to renovate Allen Fieldhouse
The University of Kansas announced plans Wednesday to renovate Allen Fieldhouse, the home of Jayhawk basketball for more than 60 years, featuring premium experiences for fans.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
No deal: City of Lawrence, developers reach ‘mutual impasse’ on proposed site of Pallet Shelter Village
Plans for development of a site near 18th and Haskell for a temporary modular home village for people experiencing homelessness have come to a halt, a developer says.
The Lawrence Times celebrates 2 years publishing
“What an incredible second year it has been! We have even more to celebrate now than we did last year,” Mackenzie Clark, Lawrence Times reporter/founder, writes.
Consultants recommend City of Lawrence allocate $1.4M in grant funds to affordable housing
Statistics and survey responses made clear that affordable housing is Lawrence’s most pressing need in order to alleviate and prevent homelessness, consultants told the city commission on Tuesday.
It’s Women’s History Month in Lawrence – officially
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday proclaimed March as Women’s History Month in Lawrence … apparently for the first time.
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School principal to resign
Anne Hawks, principal of Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, will resign effective June 30, the school district announced Monday.
Public hearings on two Lawrence elementary school closures scheduled
The Lawrence school district announced Monday morning it will hold public hearings at the end of March on the possible closures of Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementary schools.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City sets sights on 18th & Haskell for Lawrence’s Pallet Shelter Village, old Veritas building for shelter
The City of Lawrence is planning to raise modular shelters for people experiencing homelessness at a site near 18th Street and Haskell Avenue, sources say. In addition, the city plans to buy the old Veritas Christian School property on North Michigan Street, possibly for use as a family shelter.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
1900 Barker on Mass holds soft opening
The downtown expansion of 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe — called 1900 Barker on Mass — opened its doors Monday morning.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
City to install hygiene trailer at North Lawrence campsite, following questions about staff trailer
The city will install a bathroom and shower trailer at the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness, despite the plan violating city code. The city recently brought an office trailer to the support site, sparking confusion and controversy.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 6-12, 2023
After a grassland burn, rodent trails under the grasses become visible, such as these vole trails. It’s interesting to see where they go, including holes that go to burrows and nests.
Kansas Craft Brewers Expo attendees share tips, top hangover remedies
The Kansas Craft Brewers Exposition returned to Lawrence on Saturday. Celebrating the 11th annual expo, hundreds of beer connoisseurs, brewers from across the state, and local food vendors flocked to Abe & Jake’s Landing for two sold-out sessions.
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