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Lawrence parents weigh advantages, concerns of cell phone-free schools; school board to vote on policy
A new policy imposing a cell-phone free instructional day is on the table, and while some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers, others said they’re worried about the safety implications.
Lawrence parents weigh advantages, concerns of cell phone-free schools; school board to vote on policy
A new policy imposing a cell-phone free instructional day is on the table, and while some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers, others said they’re worried about the safety implications.
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Man suffers minor injuries in deer-related crash; second in a week in Douglas County
At least two people have been injured in crashes involving deer on highways in Douglas County within the past week, according to local public safety agencies.
Recycle old electronics this Saturday in Lawrence; volunteers needed
Douglas County residents can offload some old electronics at a recycling event this Saturday, June 5.
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COVID relief funds make summer school possible for some students in Lawrence Public Schools
For some students in Lawrence, learning will continue in June, with a special focus on personal, social and character development.
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Andromeda’s kittens: At 8 weeks, some start to leave the nest
“This week was bittersweet. We enjoyed our last week with the whole crew together,” Olivia Schwyhart writes.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence City Commission should delay its review of downtown master plan until August, staff says
After a steering committee asked for three more weeks to gather and review public comment on the draft Downtown Lawrence master plan, staff is suggesting that the city commission should allow another two months.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district offering free meal kits for all community children
All children ages 1-18 in the community can receive free meal kits both through the summer and the 2021-2022 academic year through Lawrence Public Schools.
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Woman injured in shooting in North Lawrence, police say; arrest made Friday afternoon
A woman was shot and injured Thursday evening in North Lawrence, police say.
Traffic planning: Fire hydrant repair to close lane of Lawrence Avenue on Wednesday
The northbound lane of Lawrence Avenue will be closed Wednesday while crews repair a fire […]
A 4-year mayor and 6 Lawrence city commissioner districts among task force’s recommendations
The people of Lawrence should directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term and six city commissioners broken down by districts, according to the city government study task force.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Steering committee for downtown plan wants more time to consider feedback to draft plan
Members of a steering committee overseeing the proposed master plan for downtown Lawrence are asking […]
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Virtual conference for teens to focus on leadership, making positive change
Mental health, leadership and substance use will be among the topics of a virtual conference […]
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
KU rescinds mask mandate for Lawrence, Edwards campuses with exception of public transportation, health facilities
The University of Kansas will no longer require mask-wearing on its campuses — with a […]
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Report of gunshot fired interrupts Project Graduation
Project Graduation — an annual celebration for all Lawrence high school graduates — was interrupted Wednesday night after police received a report of a gunshot fired.
Carter Gaskins
Free State graduates celebrate triumph over pandemic adversity
The Lawrence Free State High School class of 2021 donned mortar boards and face masks under cloudy skies for their commencement Wednesday night.
Lawrence City Band returns for concert at South Park
After taking 2020 off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence City Band returned for a concert Wednesday night at the South Park gazebo.
