New land survey seeks to document archaeological history of Douglas County
Leaders of a new Douglas County land survey are calling for local participation as they seek to document archeological sites in the area.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU students sue, alleging university crackdown on pro-Palestine protests violated their rights
Two KU students and the campus group Students for Justice in Palestine have filed a lawsuit against university administrators, alleging the students were unfairly targeted and punished for participating in peaceful pro-Palestine protests last spring.
Lawrence Times
Cardboard recycling dumpster now available at Douglas County Fairgrounds
As cardboard recycling dumpsters at local grocery stores have been filling up fast, the City of Lawrence has added a new location at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to help meet the demand.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Local advocacy groups to host event on impacts of anti-transgender legislation
Trans Lawrence Coalition is teaming up with Loud Light and Equality Kansas to host an event exploring the national and local ramifications of anti-transgender legislation and recent court rulings.
City of Lawrence offering forgivable loans for property owners to repair their homes
The City of Lawrence is taking applications for funding to help financially stressed property owners rehabilitate their homes, bring properties into compliance with codes and improve energy efficiency.
Kansas attorney general seeks removal of anti-discrimination text from school district contracts
The Kansas State Board of Education and AG Kris Kobach have been fighting about whether Kansas should drop a ban on discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity from public school district contracts tied to federally funded nutrition programs.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center sees increase in visitors; fundraiser to feature live music, silent auction
The Homeless Resource Center is hosting a fundraiser to support its multiple initiatives, as the organization has seen a significant increase in the number of people using its services.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community helps Haskell students after university pulled housing between semesters
Lawrence community members are working to assist some Haskell Indian Nations University students who were scrambling to find temporary housing.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Early Lawrence Christian churches to star in Watkins Museum’s new temporary exhibition
More than three dozen Christian churches founded in Lawrence prior to 1900 will be featured in a new temporary exhibition at the Watkins Museum.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in southwestern Lawrence
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash overnight at a roundabout in southwestern Lawrence, according to police.
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