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Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle
780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle
780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.
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Two people dead from gunshot wounds in Lawrence
Two people died from gunshot wounds Wednesday morning at Oak Hill Cemetery, according to Lawrence police.
Court of Appeals removes hurdle in lawsuit by Kansan wrongfully convicted of murder
The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Kansas law enforcement officers seeking qualified immunity for actions leading to wrongful conviction of a Jefferson County man who spent 16 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.
Lawrence City Commission wants to consider a moratorium for rule on downtown liquor sales
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday deferred an amendment to city code that would have allowed John Brown’s Underground to keep operating — but they want to look at ways to expand the opportunity to other businesses, too.
Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council launches survey to help set priorities
Members of Douglas County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council want to hear from community members what issues they believe are most pressing in the local criminal legal system.
Former Lawrence police officer’s certification revoked after charge of official misconduct
A former Lawrence police officer has lost his law enforcement certification after he accessed criminal history information for his own gain, according to official documents.
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No injuries, but 4 apartments without heat and daycare playground damaged after crash, Lawrence police say
No one was injured, but gas service was shut off for four apartments after a vehicle crashed into the Sonic on Sixth Street, passed through a daycare’s playground and ended up against a nearby apartment building, Lawrence police say.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Jayhawks get a light dusting of snow
The bronze Jayhawk statues on the University of Kansas campus got a light dusting of snow Monday evening.
Vital factors playing into Lawrence school district’s funding are in state Legislature’s hands
The Lawrence school district’s budget for next year awaits state legislative decisions regarding school funding. That means two scenarios to plan for.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU faculty, academic staff announce unionization effort
Faculty and staff members at the University of Kansas have formed a union that will represent more than 1,500 of their colleagues at both the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, organizing group American Federation of Teachers announced in a press release Monday.
Snow in the forecast for Douglas County
Lawrence and the rest of northeastern Kansas is expected to see snow Monday evening into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Paper Plains Literary Festival dissolves; transfers nearly $12K to Kansas Book Festival
Challenged from the beginning, Paper Plains Literary Festival Inc. has dissolved and transferred more than $11,700 in remaining assets to the Kansas Book Festival, according to a news release.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
‘At-risk’ student count is up, virtual school enrollment is down; numbers will help guide Lawrence school district’s budget
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on the district’s enrollment counts as part of planning for next year’s budget. The number of ”at-risk” students increased more than 50%, but other factors may offset some of that funding.
Woman, 23, killed in head-on crash north of Lawrence
A 23-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash Saturday night north of Lawrence, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Two dogs killed in fire near Burcham Park
Two dogs died in a fire Saturday afternoon at an encampment near Burcham Park in Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
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Photos: Lawrence community gathers to honor veterans in parade
Despite freezing temperatures, Lawrence community members gathered on Massachusetts Street to honor veterans in the annual parade, which made a return Saturday morning after a two-year hiatus.
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