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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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KU School of Music to perform 2 modern operas examining sexual assault, transgender identity
A University of Kansas School of Music graduate will see part of her dissertation project come to life on Tuesday as part of a virtual double-bill feature through the Lied Center of Kansas.
Preorder your Lawrence Times T-shirts right here
The Lawrence Times is very excited to announce that we’ll be placing a bulk T-shirt order. We’re accepting orders through noon Sunday, May 2.
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Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, April 26
The Lawrence school board will review the district’s proposed equity policy, consider an agreement for dual credit classes with Baker University and more.
Olivia Schwyhart
Andromeda’s kittens: At 3 weeks, a little less wobbly
This week, the kittens got a little more sure-footed with walking around their nursery pen. They are still pretty wobbly.
Ollie Hall/Contributed
Herman’s Place celebrates a year serving food to those in need in Lawrence, in memory of namesake
Herman Hall has been gone since 1988, but his memory lives on through the “restaurant […]
Meet The Lawrence Times community advisory board
We are so excited to announce The Lawrence Times community advisory board.
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Woman, 60, struck by car, killed at 19th & Naismith
Updated at 11:49 p.m. Friday, April 23: A 60-year-old Lawrence woman was hit by a […]
Lawrence school district’s deputy superintendent tapped to lead KCK Public Schools
Deputy Superintendent Anna Stubblefield has been selected as the superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public […]
Mackenzie Clark
Interim chief of Lawrence police to step down; captain to take over
Interim Lawrence Police Chief Anthony Brixius will step down and Captain Adam Heffley will take […]
Listening session on Douglas County’s mobile response for behavioral health crises set for Tuesday
A Douglas County team wants to find out from community members about their experiences, direct or indirect, with mobile responses for people experiencing mental illness and addiction.
Lawrence 2nd-graders share feelings about pandemic through portraits
The Lawrence Times asked art teachers in the Lawrence school district to share some of their students’ work reflecting on the pandemic. In this gallery, second-graders show off their skills in portrait-making.
Raven to host sidewalk sale for Independent Bookstore Day
It’s the biggest bookstore party of the year, the Raven says of Saturday’s Independent Bookstore Day celebration.
Michaela Cantrell
Just Food helping those in need with period products, diapers
Not everybody would get excited enough to jump up on top of a pallet of […]
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
For Earth Day, a walk through Lawrence’s water treatment facilities
The city’s two water treatment facilities receive, process, and release on average 10 million gallons of storm and sewer water every day.
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Lawrence Community Police Review Board April 22 meeting preview
The Lawrence Community Police Review Board will meet Thursday evening to review responses to a community survey about a proposed ordinance that would broaden the board’s abilities.
