Lawrence organizations keeping close watch as feds rescind memo freezing funds amid legal challenges
Lawrence-area service providers can breathe a sigh of relief regarding their federal funding — at least sort of, and for the moment.
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KU announces new campaign: ‘Towering Toward the Blue’
KU is now presenting itself with a new branding campaign, “Towering Toward the Blue” — a phrase borrowed from the school’s alma mater.
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Heartland Community Health Center is ‘closely monitoring’ federal funding status
Heartland Community Health Center in Lawrence is keeping a close eye on the status of federal funds, according to the clinic’s CEO.
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Ovation! to highlight Lawrence school district students’ talents
Lawrence students will perform on aerial silks, sing barbershop tunes, Irish step dance and more at the Ovation! talent show on Sunday.
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LMH Health not experiencing disruptions to Medicaid system
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is not experiencing disruptions to its online Medicaid system, according to a spokesperson, amid reports that the website states use to access the program was down Tuesday.
Transgender Kansans urge lawmakers to reject bill banning gender-affirming care for youth
In packed hearings Tuesday at the Kansas Statehouse, lawmakers heard testimony on legislation that would bar doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy and other gender-affirming medical care to transgender minors.
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Lawrence-area service agencies scrambling to learn impacts of possible federal funding freeze
Lawrence and Douglas County-based organizations are working to understand the potential effects of a possible freeze on federal funds provided to agencies nationwide.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Jan. 28, 2025 (Sponsored post)
“From most of this list, it appears people are looking for a mental escape!” the Raven Book Store writes.
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Lawrence Youth of the Year winner to be selected out of five candidates
Five candidates will give speeches Thursday in front of family, friends and community members before one is selected as the 2025 Lawrence Youth of the Year.
Lawrence school district feedback shows need to curb bullying but praises teachers
Participants who gave the Lawrence school district some feedback in the fall said teachers and staff are the backbone, but they see areas for improvement in student discipline and more.
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