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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education February 1, 2024 - 4:35 pm

KU faculty members push for chancellor’s office to set union election date

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

Members of the United Academics of the University of Kansas rallied Thursday to push for KU administrators to work with them to set a date for an election — the next step to certify the faculty union and move toward contract negotiations.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 31, 2024 - 10:09 pm

Lawrence school district families weigh in on STEAM school, proposed new middle school boundaries

by Maya Hodison

Families on Wednesday gave feedback on Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s transition to a STEAM school and asked the district committee working on middle school boundaries to maintain students’ communities.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 25, 2024 - 10:39 pm

La’Ron Williams named 2024 Lawrence Youth of the Year

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School senior La’Ron Williams has been named the 2024 Lawrence Youth of the Year.

Lawrence news January 19, 2024 - 3:42 pm

A year of celebrating joy and resilience in Lawrence’s trans community

by Lane Rozin

From protests and a Pride parade to working against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and more, the transgender community in Lawrence celebrated joy and resilience in many ways throughout 2023. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 19, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Video: How the Lawrence trans community remained resilient and proud in 2023

by Lane Rozin

Lawrence community members Ruby Mae Johnson, Sylvie Althoff and Arlowe Clementine reminisce on what brought them joy in the past year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 17, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Power imbalances contribute to homelessness, housing issues in Lawrence, strategic planners say

by Mackenzie Clark

Wages have not kept pace with rising rent rates and utility costs, and that has contributed to Douglas County’s increase in homelessness, subject matter experts told commissioners during a special meeting Wednesday. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 17, 2024 - 12:30 pm

Snow days add up for Lawrence school district; unclear so far whether makeup time will be needed

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district has had three snow days so far this month, and schools may need to make up time down the line.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 13, 2024 - 8:25 pm

‘This is grassroots organizing’: Lawrence community members make, collect donations to help neighbors stay warm

by Molly Adams

Huge bags of blankets, sweaters and other donations — including some items crafted during the makers session and supply drive Saturday at Art Love Collective — are on their way to help keep Lawrence community members warm. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 13, 2024 - 2:40 pm

Lawrence middle schoolers encouraged to use their voices for good at MLK tribute

by Tricia Masenthin

Voices from the past, present and future converged Friday at Billy Mills Middle School to share messages of empowerment, community and courage in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 11, 2024 - 7:18 pm

Dalmatian celebrated as a hero for alerting owner to teen trapped in truck

by Mackenzie Clark

A Douglas County dog is credited with alerting her owner to a crash and helping to save a 16-year-old boy. 

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