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Speaker to discuss amendment that would change Kansas Supreme Court justice selection process
A speaker at a Lawrence event this week will offer info about a constitutional amendment coming up on voters’ primary election ballots that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Speaker to discuss amendment that would change Kansas Supreme Court justice selection process
A speaker at a Lawrence event this week will offer info about a constitutional amendment coming up on voters’ primary election ballots that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected.
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Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice, ECM honor community leaders with peace awards
Three Lawrence leaders were honored with Tom and Anne Moore Peace and Justice Awards during a ceremony this week: Meg Heriford; Dana Ortiz, for Family Promise of Lawrence; and Graham Kreicker.
City Commission candidates undecided on vacancy tax, they say during Downtown Lawrence forum
An audience member at the Downtown Lawrence forum asked the Lawrence City Commission candidates on Wednesday whether they would support a vacancy tax. None of the six candidates gave a firm answer, but they shared some views on the idea.
Douglas County Commission passes extension of mask mandate for children through December
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday unanimously passed an extension of the current countywide mask mandate for children through the end of the school semester.
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A view of Lawrence: Repair of Wescoe’s roof brings giant new landmark
A repair of the roof at Wescoe Hall has left behind a massive new campus landmark — 80-foot blue letters spelling “KU.”
Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence; city commissioners receptive
The Lawrence City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday night about a transportation project that seeks to add connectivity and access to the Kansas River.
Lucy Peterson / The Lawrence Times
KU quietly reorganizes office that investigates sexual violence; longest-serving director left a month ago
In less than four months, the office at the University of Kansas that receives and investigates reports of sexual and gender-based violence has undergone a rebranding and replaced all but one of its staff members — including the former director — unbeknownst to most of the KU community.
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Wondering how testing out of school quarantines works? The Eudora school district shares a look at the process
A COVID-19 testing program used since August in the Eudora school district aims to reduce quarantines. Students and staff exposed to a positive case can “test out” of quarantine as long as they don’t have symptoms and continue to test negative for the virus.
Douglas County Commission to consider extending mask mandate for children ages 2-11
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a possible extension of the countywide mask mandate for kids put into place last month.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital awaiting FDA approval to give COVID-19 booster shots
Lawrence health officials are ready and waiting for the FDA to give the word about COVID-19 booster doses, according to a community update from LMH Health. Also, here’s an update on COVID-19 inpatients by vaccination status.
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Lawrence playground invites children of all abilities to play, thanks to donation from late benefactor
School and business leaders are gearing up to celebrate an inclusive playground for youngsters on Lawrence’s southeast side.
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Several Lawrence City Commission, Lawrence school board forums coming up
As we near the general election on Nov. 2, several local groups are planning candidate forums to help Lawrence voters make up their minds.
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Photos: Lawrence’s Art in the Park, Day 1
The Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park returned to South Park on Saturday. Festivities resume from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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From the Caribbean to Kansas: Earl Moise, founder of Rising Son Plumbing, shares his story
Earl Moise, one of the best-known master plumbers in Lawrence, has been passionate about the craft ever since graduating from high school. With each pipe he hand-cut, he fell more and more in love.
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‘Searching for La Yarda’ documentary to screen at Lawrence Arts Center in October
A short film documenting the story of La Yarda, the housing unit built for Mexican-American railroad workers from 1920-51 in East Lawrence, is set to screen next month at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Protests at KU continue with sit-in outside chancellor’s office
University of Kansas students, continuing calls for justice for a student who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a fraternity house last weekend, held a sit-in Friday afternoon at Strong Hall.
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