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A portion of Kansas Highway 10 in southern Lawrence will be down to one lane during the day Thursday, and motorists should prepare for delays, according to KDOT.
New legislation may make it more difficult for public health officials to manage a measles outbreak, which has increased by nine cases.
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Justice Matters will focus on solutions to youth trauma at this year’s action assembly. The nonprofit coalition of faith-based groups will also provide an update on its efforts to boost the elder care workforce and end chronic homelessness.
The City of Lawrence has launched a new online map tool called Citizen Connect that allows people to see locations of plans, permits, inspections, business licenses and code cases that the city has processed.
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DOGE’s sudden cuts to AmeriCorps funds have left four agencies serving Lawrence and Douglas County families more than $400,000 short to pay for dozens of essential employees.
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The second installment of a Haskell Indian Nations University fashion runway show will feature two young music artists, in celebration of Indigenous strength and resilience.
Analysis of potential congressional cuts to Medicaid indicated Kansas’ loss of more than $3 billion over 10 years could shrink coverage for vulnerable populations, escalate family medical debt and raise the risk of hospital closures.
A current career and technical education teacher and coach at Olathe South High School has been named the next assistant principal of Free State.
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A new parent communication tool and a potential comeback for MacBook laptops in high schools are part of changes the Lawrence school district plans to make in 2025-26. Enrollment is also open for two new preschool classes.
The Lawrence school district expects some large class sizes will continue in the 2025-26 year while enrollment is on the decline and more teachers are needed.
