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Lawrence Virtual School graduates encouraged to embrace adaptability, be their true selves
Lawrence Virtual School graduate Gloria Worthington told her classmates that things don’t always go as planned, but they will go forward to change the world anyway.
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Veterans Day event to honor women who have served; local veterans to share stories
Two local veterans will speak at a community event Saturday in honor of women who have served in the United States military.
KU professors create website documenting the return of land to Indigenous owners
Two KU professors have teamed up to create an interactive online storymap that documents instances when stolen land has been returned to Indigenous people, and a collection of “#landback” resources.
Kansas issues grants of $10.2 million to expand child care in Lawrence, Hays and Emporia
Gov. Laura Kelly said the state committed $10.2 million to build or renovate community multipurpose facilities in Lawrence, Hays and Emporia to add at least 310 licensed child care slots.
Lawrence library’s Community Resource Fair to offer connections, books, vaccines and more
The Lawrence Public Library’s Community Resource Fair returns this weekend, and it will bring folks from 17 social service agencies and free coffee, haircuts and more to the library.
Community members urge Lawrence City Commission to call for ceasefire in Gaza
Dozens of community members packed into Lawrence City Hall Tuesday evening, with several asking city commissioners to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the city to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Lawrence school board election results: Incumbents reelected to school board along with newcomers Costello, Franklin
Lawrence residents split their votes on Tuesday between school board candidates who opposed the decision to close three schools earlier this year and two incumbents who had voted for the closings.
Lawrence City Commission election results: Dever wins big; Finkeldei, Sellers reelected
Lawrence voters returned Mike Dever to the Lawrence City Commission after an eight-year absence Tuesday, voting for him overwhelmingly and pushing incumbent Courtney Shipley off the commission. Incumbents Brad Finkeldei and Amber Sellers were reelected.
Douglas County Sustainability Office seeks feedback on climate action plan
The Douglas County Sustainability Office will hold open house meetings this week and next to hear from the public about a draft climate action plan.
Teal, kindness highlight lessons left behind by Lawrence High alum James Lynch
Amid the red and black adorning Lawrence High homecoming festivities this fall, a pop of teal ushered in a campaign promoting kindness at the school. Here’s the story behind the movement and James Lynch, the 2017 alum who inspired it.
Lawrence voters hit the polls; school board and city commission races on the ballot
Lawrence voters were heading to the polls Tuesday to determine the future members of the city commission and the Lawrence school board.
Former Douglas County sheriff’s deputy’s law enforcement certification revoked
A former Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy has had her law enforcement certification revoked after she was charged in a domestic violence case.
Experts share statistics, resources to combat drug addiction and overdoses in Douglas County
Although a significant number of Douglas County overdose deaths involve opioids, deaths related to stimulant overdoses are increasing, too, especially among people of color.
It’s Election Day! Here’s what you need to know, Lawrence voters
Voters on Tuesday will elect the majority of the Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board. Here’s the quick info you need to cast your ballot.
KU students to take masterclasses from renowned musicians; classes, concerts free to public
KU music students this week will learn from visiting professional musicians. The masterclasses and a series of concerts featuring the renowned pianist, violinist and cellist are also free for the public to attend.
Lawrence High School lockdown lifted; police found pellet gun off campus
Lawrence High School was under lockdown Monday morning after a report that a student may have a weapon on campus. Officers later found a pellet gun at a nearby park.