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Education October 18, 2023 - 9:01 pm

Lawrence High journalism students ask school board candidates about staff turnover, mental health during forum

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence High School journalism leaders on Wednesday asked candidates running for school board about student bonds with teachers amid turnover and supporting students’ mental health needs. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 13, 2023 - 12:28 pm

The deadline to register to vote in the Lawrence city election is Tuesday; here’s what you should know

by Lawrence Times

Tuesday, Oct. 17 is the last day to register in order to vote in the citywide election coming up Nov. 7.
Voters will elect 3 Lawrence city commissioners and 5 Lawrence school board members.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education October 11, 2023 - 7:42 pm

During Chamber forum, Lawrence school board candidates convey visions for public education

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board candidates during the Chamber’s forum on Wednesday gave their thoughts on past board decisions as well as their visions for public education if they’re elected.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Education October 8, 2023 - 1:27 am

Lawrence school board candidates speak on their top priorities during NAACP forum

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board candidates on Saturday afternoon discussed issues they feel are most pressing to the school district and how they’d like to address them.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 7, 2023 - 10:30 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates talk about community engagement, police oversight at NAACP forum

by Mackenzie Clark

Candidates running for Lawrence City Commission on Saturday shared their views on community oversight of police, how to engage marginalized people and more during the final forum of this election cycle.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 5, 2023 - 12:27 pm

Candidates discuss safety, code enforcement at North Lawrence Improvement Association forum

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed neighborhood safety, code enforcement, lack of a grocery store and more during the North Lawrence Improvement Association forum Wednesday evening.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 4, 2023 - 7:20 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates talk business at Chamber forum

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence City Commission candidates on Wednesday morning answered questions about tax systems, expanding businesses and more during a forum hosted by the Chamber of Lawrence.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 4, 2023 - 11:56 am

Lawrence school board candidate to ‘remove’ himself from race after arrest on suspicion of DUI

by Lawrence Times

A candidate for Lawrence school board has announced plans to “remove” himself from the race following his weekend arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, though his name will still be on the ballot.

Lawrence news October 2, 2023 - 9:40 pm

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission discuss renewable energy, collaboration with other local governments

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commission candidates during a forum Monday evening spoke on renewable energy and efforts to collaborate with the Lawrence school district and Douglas County.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 30, 2023 - 11:45 am

Lawrence school board candidate arrested on suspicion of DUI

by Lawrence Times

A man running for Lawrence school board was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Saturday, according to jail records.

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