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City planning to conduct study, develop North Lawrence corridor plan
Details are beginning to emerge about what the City of Lawrence is looking for in a massive comprehensive study of the North Lawrence corridor, which a staff member said will cost “north of a half million dollars.”
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
City planning to conduct study, develop North Lawrence corridor plan
Details are beginning to emerge about what the City of Lawrence is looking for in a massive comprehensive study of the North Lawrence corridor, which a staff member said will cost “north of a half million dollars.”
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Still unofficial but updated election results separate tied Lawrence school board candidates by 6 votes
After counting 69 ballots received in the mail Wednesday, a race between two candidates for Lawrence school board is still too close to call.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health launches virus transmission indicator tool; county currently in Yellow phase
A new tool from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health officials hopes to offer simple guidance to community members and help people understand current levels of COVID-19 transmission.
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Pedestrian killed in crash at 15th and Haskell
Updated at 3:50 p.m.: A person was killed after being struck by a vehicle near 15th Street and Haskell Avenue Wednesday morning, Lawrence police said.
Mac Moore / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence city primary election candidates reflect, look ahead to November general
Just about an hour passed Tuesday evening between the first and the final unofficial election results, and months of campaigning came to an end for several candidates for local office. For others, a new race among a smaller field of competitors began. And for a few more, it was still unclear whether they’d move on to the Nov. 2 general election.
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Free State High School student wins Equal Justice Initiative essay contest
“A Black body is the most disposable body in America. America has proved this time and time again,” Free State High School student Ryan Brown read from her prize-winning essay Tuesday.
Lawrence city primary election results: All unofficial results now in; top 6 candidates in each race will advance
Keep an eye on this space for updates as voter turnout numbers start to come in and unofficial poll results become available later this evening. Last update: 10:14 p.m.
Don’t forget to vote! How to find your polling place
Today is the last day to vote in the primary race for Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board. Here’s how to find out where you need to go.
Kansas attorney general, Douglas County DA trade barbs on election law
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt reinforced Monday that his office would, in fact, prosecute a law that caused activist groups to cease voter registration drives for fear of felony charges — including in Douglas County, where District Attorney Suzanne Valdez said her office would not enforce the law.
Kay Emerson
Lawrence Public Library awarded nearly $100K to help BIPOC folks pursue careers in libraries
As part of a grant, a pipeline program will pay for two BIPOC community members to obtain master’s degrees in library science from Emporia State University. Participants will be employed with paid internships at the Lawrence Public Library throughout the program.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 2-8, 2021
When it gets too hot and dry, some animals aestivate, a type of summer hibernation where they typically hole up in the ground and wait for cooler, moister conditions.
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City to consider fate of Lawrence crossing guard locations
An evaluation of school crossing guard locations across Lawrence is almost done, and the city’s Multi-Modal Transportation Commission will discuss the latest recommendations for crossing guard placements during its meeting on Monday.
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The To Do List! from The Lawrence Juice – Aug. 1-15, 2021
This edition of the To Do List! spans from Sunday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.
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Lawrence school district hourly employees bristle at 2¢ raise, rally for living wage
PAL-CWA — the union that represents hourly Lawrence Public Schools employees — has launched a public campaign in support of its members’ demand for a $3-an-hour raise.
Lawrence school board candidates sound off on district’s mask mandate
We asked the Lawrence school board candidates what they think of the district’s now-universal mask mandate and, if elected, would they encourage district administrators to lift the mask mandate or keep it in place?
Evictions will resume soon; here’s what you need to know if you’re at risk of losing housing in Lawrence
Updated at 11:04 p.m. Friday: Starting Saturday, there will be no federal legal protections in place to stop evictions, which could mean a lot of people will lose housing. If you’re at risk in Lawrence, here are some resources to help.
