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Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice
“Emmett Till’s story is not a pleasant story. It’s not a pretty story, but it has to be told,” Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. told a Lawrence crowd of his cousin and friend who was brutally murdered in 1955.
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Mayor appoints 2 new members to Lawrence’s police review board; commissioners question board and its direction
The Community Police Review Board has two new members following Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission meeting, and commissioners briefly discussed the fraught board’s situation.
KU Department of Design open house showcases work of past and current students
KU’s Department of Design held an open house Tuesday evening, allowing visitors to admire student projects from the visual communication, animation, illustration, photography and industrial design studios.
LMH Health board approves ‘strategic clinical relationship’ with KU Health System
The LMH Health board of trustees on Wednesday voted to approve an agreement with the KU Health System that aims to improve specialized patient care, according to an announcement from the hospital.
Lawrence school board members ask for clarity on proposed budget cuts, process used to reach them
As the Lawrence school board prepares to soon approve final budget cuts for next year, board members asked district administrators for more concrete details about plans for school closures and more.
City of Lawrence staff members want to increase diversity of community events
City employees outlined goals related to diversity in local events at Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission meeting, with a focus on increasing outreach to diverse communities.
Save Our Schools 497 group rallies ahead of Lawrence school board special meeting
Supporters of keeping neighborhood schools open rallied outside of Lawrence school district offices Tuesday evening ahead of a special school board meeting.
Lawrence goes all out for Fat Tuesday during Mardi Gras parade downtown
Locals donning beads and masks flooded Massachusetts Street for the annual Mardi Gras parade Tuesday.
Wide-ranging Kansas tax exemption proposal would benefit fitness club magnate
Though he hadn’t actually read the legislation in question, Senate President Ty Masterson spoke in support of wide-ranging tax exemptions for businesses thought to be in competition with government entities.
Grant of $1.3 million to help fund improvements to Lawrence airport
The Lawrence Regional Airport has secured a $1.3 million grant to assist with apron rehabilitation, updates to its master plan and a feasibility study for a runway extension, according to the city.
House lawmakers strike out legislation meant to end Kansas local anti-discrimination measures
Following backlash to legislation that would have nullified local government anti-discrimination protections, lawmakers voted to strike the offending section from an anti-discrimination bill.
Sarpino’s Pizzeria Lawrence location has closed
Pizza lovers in Lawrence have one less option now, as Sunday was the last day in business for Sarpino’s Pizzeria.
Lawrence school board to consider budget cuts and school closures at special meeting
The Lawrence school board will meet Tuesday to discuss a list of proposed budget cuts, including potentially closing three schools that have not yet been publicly named and increasing staffing ratios at middle and high schools.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 20-26, 2023
Deer have begun shedding their antlers. This might be a good week to walk the woods looking for them, before rodents start chewing on them for the calcium.
Missing Lawrence man found safe, police say
A man who was reported missing Friday has been found safe, according to Lawrence police.
Lawrence community members shop accessory exchange to support 100 Good Women
Hundreds flocked to the annual accessory exchange hosted by local nonprofit 100 Good Women Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.