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Lawrence police release some additional info on teen killed in shooting at the Hawk
The teen killed in a shooting at a Lawrence bar early Saturday was 18-year-old Aidan Knowles, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police release some additional info on teen killed in shooting at the Hawk
The teen killed in a shooting at a Lawrence bar early Saturday was 18-year-old Aidan Knowles, according to police.
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A 4-year mayor and 6 Lawrence city commissioner districts among task force’s recommendations
The people of Lawrence should directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term and six city commissioners broken down by districts, according to the city government study task force.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Steering committee for downtown plan wants more time to consider feedback to draft plan
Members of a steering committee overseeing the proposed master plan for downtown Lawrence are asking […]
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Virtual conference for teens to focus on leadership, making positive change
Mental health, leadership and substance use will be among the topics of a virtual conference […]
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
KU rescinds mask mandate for Lawrence, Edwards campuses with exception of public transportation, health facilities
The University of Kansas will no longer require mask-wearing on its campuses — with a […]
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Report of gunshot fired interrupts Project Graduation
Project Graduation — an annual celebration for all Lawrence high school graduates — was interrupted Wednesday night after police received a report of a gunshot fired.
Carter Gaskins
Free State graduates celebrate triumph over pandemic adversity
The Lawrence Free State High School class of 2021 donned mortar boards and face masks under cloudy skies for their commencement Wednesday night.
Lawrence City Band returns for concert at South Park
After taking 2020 off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence City Band returned for a concert Wednesday night at the South Park gazebo.
Douglas County Commissioners allow mask mandate to expire in favor of public health guidance
Douglas County on Thursday will become one of the last Kansas counties to allow its mask mandate to expire, as county commissioners decided Wednesday to allow “strong recommendations” from local health officials to become the guiding force of managing the COVID-19 pandemic moving forward.
Events to mark 165th anniversary of Battle of Black Jack, 200th year of Santa Fe Trail
The beginning of June will mark the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack, […]
South Lawrence Trafficway safety and noise concerns discussed during public forum
Participants in a virtual hearing about plans to widen the South Lawrence Trafficway Tuesday night expressed concerns about safety, noise and other issues with the proposed expansion of the western leg of the highway.
Carter Gaskins
Lawrence High graduates persevere despite pandemic
Amid a backdrop of basketball lore and behind face masks, the students of Lawrence High School’s class of 2021 celebrated their commencement Tuesday evening in Allen Fieldhouse.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Sarah Gonzales-McLinn resentenced to 25 years to life
Sarah Gonzales-McLinn will spend about 18 more years behind bars, minimum, for the 2014 murder of Harold “Hal” Sasko.
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KU to create police oversight board, implement mental health training following task force study
The University of Kansas will implement all 12 recommendations posed by a task force on […]
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University endowments have started accepting cryptocurrencies as donations; KU is one of them
The endowment associations and foundations linked to U.S. colleges and universities most commonly take in donations of cash, stocks, art and land. But a somewhat unorthodox donation method is on the rise at some universities across the country, including the University of Kansas: cryptocurrencies.
Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, May 24
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report on school resource officers and discussed their thoughts, approved a new board policy manual and more.
