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HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line
HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988.
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HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line
HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988.
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Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 21-27, 2022
A seagull-seeking field trip coming up; bobcats, raccoons, skunks and coyotes are in the midst of their mating seasons; plus a surprising amount of conflict between feathered foes in this week’s Kaw Valley Almanac.
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Late classical guitarist John Jervis inspires program that will offer free lessons in Lawrence
Before his death last year, John Jervis touched countless people through his classical guitar performances and lessons. One of those people has now been inspired to start a program to provide free guitar instruction to anyone with the desire to learn.
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Lawrence school board to meet for special budget discussion
The Lawrence school board is set for a special meeting on Monday to discuss cost-cutting proposals as the district faces a budget shortfall estimated between $3.2 and $3.85 million.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Quilter Marla Jackson preserves African American history in Lawrence through art and education
Lawrence quilter and historian Marla Jackson tells powerful stories of Black resistance and freedom through textile art with vibrant colors, patterns and pieces of history.
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Lawrence High newspaper editor credits staff after being named state journalist of the year
High school senior Cuyler Dunn might appear to be just starting out on a career in journalism, but those who know him best were not surprised this week when the Kansas Scholastic Press Association named him the state’s Student Journalist of the Year.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence man found guilty of lesser offense in 2017 ‘doorway shooting’ case
A Douglas County jury on Friday convicted Steven A. Drake, 25, of Lawrence, of voluntary manslaughter in a fatal 2017 shooting.
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Save Our Schools 497 group continues to fight for education at local, state levels
With school closures off the table for now, Lawrence’s Save Our Schools 497 group is now focused on finding a stopgap to make it through the year, looking at the district’s long-term financial health, and ensuring the community’s involvement in these processes.
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School canceled again Friday for Lawrence, Eudora districts; KU to delay opening
There will be a second snow day Friday for Lawrence and Eudora Public Schools, the districts announced Thursday afternoon.
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Deerfield Doughnuts: 3rd grade students’ unique designs to be sold in Lawrence
A doughnut with apple pie filling, topped with chunks of bacon and a chocolate drizzle? This dream is one that Laura Amlung’s third grade class at Deerfield Elementary hopes to make a reality.
Local schools are closed Thursday; here’s a snow day reading list from The Lawrence Times
More winter weather is on the way to Lawrence. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know (we’ll add closures and cancellations as we receive them), and a list of staff picks to read while it’s too cold to play.
Douglas County will move forward with establishing coroner scene investigation unit
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a plan to establish a death scene investigation unit that will operate under the sheriff’s office.
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Lawrence school district alum returns, hopes to spark BIPOC students’ interest in education
In addition to an enthusiastic passion for history, first-year teacher Tori Mitchell offers Black students something she didn’t have as a student in Lawrence schools — a teacher who looks like them.
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Free State High School principal to retire
Free State High School Principal Myron Graber will retire at the end of June, the Lawrence school district announced Wednesday.
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Lawrence high school students outperform competitors in forensics, debate
After a weekend of success, it’s hard to argue that Lawrence’s high school debate and forensics teams aren’t among the best, both regionally and nationwide.
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks to launch an in-house coroner program
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will hear a pitch to create an in-house, civilian-led death investigation program.
