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Lawrence Public Library puts out bat signal for fandom aficionados to attend a free Comic-Con
The Lawrence Public Library is inviting fandom aficionados of all ages and stripes to a free, Comic-Con-style weekend.
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Lawrence Public Library puts out bat signal for fandom aficionados to attend a free Comic-Con
The Lawrence Public Library is inviting fandom aficionados of all ages and stripes to a free, Comic-Con-style weekend.
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KU orchestra director sues university for gender discrimination, alleging pay gap
Before accepting the position of director of orchestral studies at KU’s School of Music, Carolyn Watson says she was concerned about the inadequate salary she was offered, especially compared to the music school’s male orchestra leaders.
Free workshop Saturday in Lawrence to offer tips on protecting legal rights of LGBTQ+ families
A partnership between a Lawrence church and attorney aims to educate and empower queer parents and LGBTQ+ community members to safeguard their families’ legal rights.
Lawrence city manager reveals Prairie Park Nature Center won’t be cut from budget
Spoiler alert: The revised budget that Lawrence City Manager Craig Owens will release Thursday will not recommend shuttering Prairie Park Nature Center.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Judicial nominating commission sets date for Douglas County District judge interviews; here are the nominees
The public will have the opportunity soon to hear from local attorneys who have applied to serve as judges in Douglas County District Court.
Butler Township (Ohio) Police Department
Man suspected in 4 killings in Ohio and arrested in Lawrence plans to waive extradition hearing, attorney says
A man accused in the shooting deaths of four people in Ohio and arrested in Lawrence does not plan to fight extradition back to the state to face charges, his attorney told the judge Wednesday.
Kansas law enforcement training about missing or murdered Indigenous people now available
A new training module for Kansas law enforcement agencies focusing on investigations of missing and murdered Indigenous people is now available.
Lawrence City Commission wants more information before deciding on rate increases for water, solid waste
Lawrence city commissioners balked Tuesday at the idea of adopting three years of increases to residents’ water, sewer and solid waste rates without receiving more information first.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Judge seals document with details of Lawrence double shooting; here’s what we know
Two Lawrence men were killed in shootings in the early hours of Sunday, July 31. Although many details are still unclear, here’s the information we have so far.
Lawrence City Commission appoints 5 community members to new police oversight work group
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved five community members who will serve on the new Community-Police Oversight Work Group.
Lawrence skateboarding scene heading to new heights with donated vertical ramp in skater’s memory
After months of planning, fundraising and support, the local skateboarding community’s donation of a new vertical ramp for Centennial Park has won Lawrence City Commission approval.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
County Road 458 reopens after sinkhole filled; will close again for asphalt repair
Following an abrupt closure when a sinkhole was discovered Saturday evening, County Road 458 has reopened to traffic, according to a tweet from Douglas County Tuesday afternoon.
Lawrence school board approves $120K for consultant to project future enrollment and facility usage
The Lawrence school board unanimously approved Monday a $120,000 partnership with a consulting firm to help guide the budget process and determine the future of the district’s schools.
Lawrence City Commission to consider adding form of government to November 2022 ballots
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday is set to decide whether to ask voters if they want to directly elect a mayor, and if they want to elect six commissioners by districts.
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Lawrence school district to hold series of meetings on school safety
Lawrence Public Schools leaders will host several community forums this month to discuss school safety.
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Calling all dogs! Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge to return
Go dogs, go! To the pool, to the pool! Why? Will they work there? Will they play there? What is waiting for them at the outdoor public pool?
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