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Lawrence community invited to celebrate second annual Haskell Wetlands Day
The Lawrence community is invited to learn about protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through science, art, writing and more at the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community invited to celebrate second annual Haskell Wetlands Day
The Lawrence community is invited to learn about protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through science, art, writing and more at the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day.
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Who killed Nick Rice? Part 1: Four days, two killings
A Lawrence Times investigation shows that Nick Rice was an innocent bystander when he was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer on July 20, 1970. So why is there still so much ambiguity about his life and death?
Report by Matt Cravens for Douglas County CJCC
Black people face higher bail bonds in Douglas County, report shows; CJCC to discuss
On average, Black people must pay higher bond amounts than people of other races to be released from the Douglas County jail, according to a new report.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, May 10
The Lawrence school board will hear an update from staff on the district’s equity plan, consider approving a new equity policy and more.
Darin Brunin
Tornado watch issued for Douglas County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Douglas County until 1 a.m. Sunday, according to Douglas County Emergency Management.
Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
Public can comment on Evergy sustainability plan after critiques over transparency
Members of the public will be allowed to comment on Evergy’s five-year sustainability plan after environmental and consumer advocates criticized regulators’ process as not transparent.
Mitch Quaney
Monarch Watch spring fundraiser plant sale underway
For the second year in a row, Monarch Watch is holding its annual spring plant sale online. The sale, offering a variety of butterfly-friendly plants, is taking place this weekend.
Haskell Indian Nations University has new interim president
Following a recent faculty vote of no confidence in its top administrator and an investigation, Haskell Indian Nations University has a new interim president.
Kate Lowder
Review: Lucky Seb’s Dumpling Bar and Grill is delicious, welcoming
Lucky Seb’s Dumpling Bar and Grill is a small but hip, unassuming place — until you sample the delicious food.
Images courtesy Brad Allen
Kansas band Vitreous Humor – featuring now-Lawrence Public Library director – re-releases album on vinyl
Vitreous Humor last played together in 1996, but the Topeka-born band has released their album, “Posthumous,” on vinyl today. Thanks to The Pitch for letting the Times republish this article!
Courtesy of Free State Festival
Free State Festival’s first act will feature ‘The 24th,’ ‘Not So Silent Cinema’ and more
The Free State Festival’s lineup of movies, comedy, live music and more — announced this week — will take place in safe, open-air environments.
Darin Brunin
Vassar-area residents: Tornado sirens aren’t working
Osage County Emergency Management put out a warning to Vassar-area residents on Thursday: The outdoor tornado warning siren failed a routine test Wednesday.
Bean Foster
Teacher returns to Lawrence roots, helps students create ‘incredible’ art in pandemic
Todd Poteet graduated from Lawrence High School in 1989 and accomplished what so many dreamers […]
Jill Hummels/Kansas Reflector
Evergy earnings shot up following February cold snap that forced blackouts
Evergy more than doubled its earnings in the first quarter compared to the beginning of 2020, largely due to the profits it made on sky-high wholesale energy prices during a February cold snap that forced it to cut off power to thousands of customers across the region.
Susan Wolfe
Exhibit at library honors women who have made history in Lawrence
The small dresses in artist Liza MacKinnon’s exhibition, “A Kansas Childhood,” embody a meaning much larger than their physical size.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Overnight fire damages apartment building at 5th and Colorado; 10 displaced, no serious injuries
Ten occupants of an apartment building at Fifth and Colorado streets were displaced after an overnight fire, according to a news release from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
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