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Crime & Courts January 15, 2025 - 7:40 pm

Kansas Supreme Court chief justice warns of ‘all-out crisis’ in access to legal services

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert told lawmakers Wednesday about her “grim” vision of a future where the rule of law is threatened by a lack of legal representation.

State Government January 15, 2025 - 5:50 pm

Kansas Republicans again propose near-total abortion bans, despite constitutional protections

by Rose Conlon, Kansas News Service

The start of the 2025 Kansas legislative session brings renewed efforts to restrict access to abortion in a state that voted overwhelmingly to protect abortion rights.

Education January 15, 2025 - 5:39 pm

Lawrence school board to hold special meeting on superintendent search

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board is set to meet Tuesday for an update on the search for the next permanent superintendent.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business January 15, 2025 - 3:21 pm

‘Once in a generation’: Lawrence officials begin prep for World Cup in KC

by Cuyler Dunn

Thousands of international soccer fans and millions of dollars are expected to descend on Kansas City next year as the city hosts six world cup matches. Lawrence officials and organizations have begun preparing to claim a slice of the pie.

State Government January 15, 2025 - 2:00 pm

Legislative budget proposes $7 million cut to Kansas public defenders, despite shortage

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Public defenders in Kansas face borderline unethical caseloads, lower pay rates than peers and now the possibility of even less funding to address attorney shortages.

Lawrence Life January 15, 2025 - 12:49 pm

The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Jan. 15, 2025 (Sponsored post)

by Brought to us by The Raven Book Store

”The TikTok (RIP) sensation ’Fourth Wing’ has been selling like hotcakes as we anticipate our all-day launch party for the series’ third installment — ’Onyx Storm’ — from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21!” the Raven Book Store writes.

Environment January 15, 2025 - 10:54 am

KU research suggests wind power isn’t a red vs. blue issue in Kansas

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service

Wind power can spark passionate reactions – at times dividing neighbors and communities – but unlike many other hot-button topics, how this one shakes out across Kansas may not follow political lines.

State Government January 14, 2025 - 6:53 pm

Kansas House, Senate Democrats want to focus ’25 session on cost-of-living issues

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Democrats vowed on the second day of the legislative session Tuesday to concentrate on reforms that addressed the rising cost of housing, health care, groceries, child care and fuel.

Lawrence news January 14, 2025 - 6:43 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 14, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Arts & Events January 14, 2025 - 4:09 pm

A moment in Lawrence: Keeping nature present in our lives

by Lawrence Community

An Earth Care Forum held Sunday focused on ”the dynamic cycles of life in our local ecosystem and ways to rejoin our lives to nature,” Sam Raugewitz wrote in submitting this photo to the Times.

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