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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Schools closed again, plus more closures for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for the weather again Tuesday amid extreme cold that followed a blizzard.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Schools closed again, plus more closures for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for the weather again Tuesday amid extreme cold that followed a blizzard.
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KU police chief candidate: ‘There is a time and need for reform, and that’s right now’
The second of three candidates to become the next chief of the University of Kansas Public Safety Office on Thursday made clear that he and many other police chiefs across the country recognize a need for police reform.
Mackenzie Clark
Douglas County District Court to continue requiring masks to avoid bias
All people entering courtrooms, court offices or adjacent hallways will still be required to wear masks in Douglas County District Court, despite the county’s health order expiring last week.
First candidate for KU police chief: Transparency, accountability key to campus reform
For Terence Calloway, reforming a university police department takes a multifaceted effort, he said. He’s one of three finalists to take over as chief of KU’s Public Safety Office after current chief Chris Keary announced internally that he planned to retire this year.
Just Food, Facebook
Just Food seeking donations after truck stolen, destroyed
Since Just Food opened in 2009, the organization’s truck has been its “workhorse” — but it was stolen and severely damaged last week.
Lawrence Talks!
Chair discusses city government study task force on Lawrence Talks! podcast
The chair of a city task force examining Lawrence’s form of municipal government shared some context and background on the latest episode of the Lawrence Talks! podcast.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Larsen, Boley to seek reelection to Lawrence City Commission as 9 candidates file for 3 seats
The Lawrence City Commission is headed for an Aug. 3 primary election after nine candidates filed to run for the three seats up for election this November.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Mix of a dozen newcomers, incumbents declare Lawrence school board candidacy
Twelve candidates have filed for seats on the board of Lawrence Public Schools, which means a primary election will be necessary to narrow down the field.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Finalists for next chief of KU police to deliver community presentations
The search for the next leader of the University of Kansas Public Safety Office has narrowed to three finalists — all of whom will deliver campus community presentations this week.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence community members visit graves of loved ones
Over this solemn holiday weekend, Lawrence residents stopped by Oak Hill Cemetery to visit the graves of loved ones who have passed.
Map via KDOT
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.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
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.
Olivia Schwyhart/@andromeda.beans on instagram
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.
