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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Superintendent: Lawrence schools plan welcome center, seek to boost staff pay and more updates
A district welcome center, an expansion of a program to help high schoolers earn KU credits, and “streamlining” to ensure the district’s pay for staff members is competitive are all in the works, according to the Lawrence Public Schools superintendent.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Superintendent: Lawrence schools plan welcome center, seek to boost staff pay and more updates
A district welcome center, an expansion of a program to help high schoolers earn KU credits, and “streamlining” to ensure the district’s pay for staff members is competitive are all in the works, according to the Lawrence Public Schools superintendent.
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August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Winds causing tree limbs to blow into powerlines, Evergy warns of dangers; tornado watch issued for Douglas County
Evergy wants to remind people to report powerlines that have blown into tree limbs or become entangled with trees and to stay far away.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 30 – June 5, 2022
It’s been a good year for blooming spiderworts, and you might still see a few of these, joined this week by echinacea, penstemons, daisy fleabane, and delphiniums, along with already blooming yarrows, oxeye daisy, and yellow sweet clover.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Photos: Art Tougeau parade returns to downtown Lawrence
People of all ages participated in the Art Tougeau parade, the Lawrence Arts Center’s celebration of motion, which finally returned Saturday to downtown Lawrence.
Family members find man’s vehicle following crash near Clinton Lake, they say; he did not survive
A 54-year-old man’s family said they discovered his vehicle after a crash that the man did not survive Friday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High’s 148th class graduates to life’s ‘next chapter’
The sun set Friday evening on the high school careers of 375 Lawrence High Chesty Lions as family members, friends and faculty filled the outdoor stadium to celebrate the class of 2022’s accomplishments.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Party in the streets of Lawrence
Friday night, buskers returned to downtown Lawrence, as did numerous art cars that will be part of the first Art Tougeau parade in years.
City service changes, when parking is free and more to know for Memorial Day weekend in Lawrence
Here’s a quick roundup of info about City of Lawrence service changes and more ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical / Contributed Photo
One person displaced following kitchen fire in Lawrence
One person was displaced from their home and another suffered smoke inhalation this morning when a fire broke out in a south Lawrence apartment.
Maya Hodison / Lawrence Times
Upcoming historic tours of La Yarda to highlight ‘incredible story’ of the Lawrence neighborhood
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance’s upcoming “After La Yarda” historic walking tours will take tourgoers through the La Yarda neighborhood to learn about the past and present of its people.
Immigrants face new reality and old fears under a Kansas law banning ‘sanctuary’ cities
Immigrants are reeling from a new state law and the far reaching effects it could have on their communities, even beyond those with welcoming ordinances. With a growing immigrant population, advocates warn of economic and criminal fallout from the legislative action.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Free State High School celebrates resiliency of 2022 graduates
A light breeze Thursday evening blew the tassels of Free State High School’s graduating seniors as some supporters donned winter coats – an unusual site for a late-May ceremony. With temperatures hovering in the high 50s, family, friends and faculty filled the football stadium to honor Free State’s 25th graduating class.
Ann Dean / Contributed Photo
Art Tougeau returning to Lawrence with a party Friday, parade Saturday
The kinetic creativity of Art Tougeau is coming back to downtown Lawrence this weekend.
Guide to Lawrence Loop aims to help people with mobility limitations navigate city’s nature trails
A group of local people and organizations have collaborated to create a guide to the most accessible routes along the Lawrence Loop.
With Roe doomed, the Kansas fight over abortion takes on a new urgency
After a leaked U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark case that promised women the right to abortion, an August vote to amend the Kansas Constitution over abortion has taken on heightened importance.
Engage Douglas County celebrates 3 winners of awards for promoting mental health
Engage Douglas County, a coalition that aims to promote mental health and reduce substance abuse, is celebrating three winners of awards that recognize contributions to that mission.
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