Baker University announces next president
Baker University has announced Jody Fournier — recent provost and vice president of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio — as its next president.
LMH Health CEO announces plans to retire
Russ Johnson, LMH Health president and CEO since 2016, plans to retire in August, the hospital announced Tuesday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district facing underfunded special education, enrollment decrease
The Lawrence school district is bracing for another year of underfunded special education from the state while the federal government picks systems apart.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for March 25, 2025 (Sponsored post)
“K. O’Neill, author/illustrator of the beloved ‘Tea Dragon Society‘ series, debuted a new graphic novel for kids called ‘A Song for You and I.’ We still have lots of signed copies available — perfect for this week’s Trans Rights Readathon!” the Raven Book Store writes.
Lawrence police looking for missing woman, 74; silver alert issued
Lawrence police are looking for Wanda Dyer, 74, who has been missing since Friday morning.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district looking to add preschool classes at neighborhood schools
Preschool classrooms will be added to two Lawrence elementary schools next year, with the district’s vision to make enough seats for 3- and 4-year-olds accessible. The district also has plans to expand other programming.
‘Stolen Focus’ author is Lawrence library’s 2025 Ross and Marianna Beach Author
The Lawrence Public Library has announced Johann Hari as this year’s Ross and Marianna Beach Author, and he’s set to speak in Lawrence in June.
Kansas Supreme Court justice to step down, citing Lou Gehrig’s disease
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson will retire, effective July 4, following a recent ALS diagnosis.
Kansas governor vetoes legislation that would disqualify slow-arriving mail-in ballots
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed legislation that would eliminate a three-day grace period for advance mail-in ballots to arrive after Election Day.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
ACLU of Kansas, Loud Light to share info on anti-trans bills moving through statehouse
Local advocates will discuss current anti-trans legislation and community resources at a Trans Day of Visibility event in Lawrence.
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