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Douglas County likely to see snow, major wind gusts
Douglas County will likely see snow Sunday, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
Douglas County likely to see snow, major wind gusts
Douglas County will likely see snow Sunday, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community rallies for Haskell despite barriers to providing direct aid
More than 200 people packed a Lawrence church Friday evening in hopes of helping those who lost their jobs at Haskell Indian Nations University.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police allege elementary school employee used guise of ‘test’ to abuse student
Lawrence police allege that a Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist charged with sex crimes used the guise of a test to abuse a student.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board names interim superintendent to permanent position
The Lawrence school board has selected current Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift as the permanent superintendent.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell staff, students coping with unknowns following layoffs
Much confusion remains for the Haskell community after roughly three dozen employees were laid off last week, but students and staff intend to push back.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell board asks feds to reverse cuts to workforce, fulfill treaty obligations
The Haskell Board of Regents is calling on the federal government to fulfill its legal obligations to Tribal nations and reverse the cuts to staffing.
Haskell faculty member, students to share updates at meeting at Lawrence church
A “Haskell Update and Community Response” meeting is coming up Friday at a Lawrence church.
Man in critical condition after overnight shooting, Lawrence police say
A 23-year-old Lawrence man is hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting Wednesday night, police say.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County high schoolers invited to apply to Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is hoping to empower youth voices through a creative contest. Winners will be featured at this year’s celebration.
Lawrence schools closed because of extreme cold, plus more closures for Thursday, Feb. 20
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed again as the coldest of cold temperatures this week are expected overnight and into Thursday morning. That + more closures here.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
New workforce program aims to address senior care shortage in Douglas County
A new program in Douglas County will seek to tackle a growing shortage of workers who care for older people.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Warmth on the horizon after snow blankets Lawrence again
Springtime may come after all. Following Lawrence’s third significant snow of the winter, warmer weather is finally in the forecast.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district reaches 8 inclement weather days; still unclear whether makeup time will be needed
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for a second day in a row this week, making for eight total days canceled so far this year. It’s still not clear whether makeup time will be needed.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Schools to close, plus other closures for Wednesday, Feb. 19
There will be no school again for Lawrence Public Schools on Wednesday. That, plus more closures:
Sunrise Project has found a new home in North Lawrence
Sunrise Project has found a new space where it can continue to couple social connections with food equity.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Transit service canceled through Thursday, plus more closures for Tuesday, Feb. 18
Lawrence Transit has canceled services for Tuesday through Thursday, KU will be closed Tuesday, and more closures and cancellations will be posted here.
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