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Lawrence news August 3, 2024 - 4:36 pm

‘Treat people as people’: Lawrence community members suggest solutions to barriers with police

by Mackenzie Clark

Dozens of Lawrence community members gathered Saturday morning to identify solutions to barriers between the community and police. Their comments boiled down to one overarching message: We’re all humans, and we need to treat each other as such.

Education August 2, 2024 - 5:34 pm

Outside candidates for interim Lawrence superintendent role left jobs under clouds

by Maya Hodison

Both outside candidates being considered for the interim Lawrence superintendent left their previous superintendent jobs under some controversy.

Education August 2, 2024 - 4:30 pm

Haskell regents call for more oversight of university following congressional hearing

by Lawrence Times

Members of the Haskell Board of Regents are calling for a full review and a stronger MOU to ensure the board can provide “greater oversight and accountability” after allegations of misconduct at the university were aired during a congressional hearing last week.

State Government August 2, 2024 - 3:47 pm

Two-year anniversary of historic Kansas abortion rights vote highlights lingering political gap

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Advocacy organizations with opposing views on abortion rights Friday marked the 2-year anniversary of Kansas voters’ rejection of an anti-abortion amendment by offering distinct perspectives on the aftermath of that landslide decision.

Lawrence news August 2, 2024 - 2:07 pm

Advocates create directory of senior resources in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

Staff members and volunteers for Kansas Advocates for Better Care have created a comprehensive guide tailored to help Douglas County folks ages 60 and up find the resources they need.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 2, 2024 - 11:33 am

Lawrence Schools Foundation to hold first Kids Expo

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Schools Foundation will soon host a Kids Expo to welcome students and help them get ready for the 2024-25 school year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 8:38 pm

Clinton Marina closed because of storm damage

by Lawrence Times

Clinton Marina will be closed until further notice because of significant damage from Wednesday night’s […]

Education August 1, 2024 - 6:33 pm

Lawrence school board approves raises for administrators

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members unanimously approved an increase of 4.08% to the district’s administrative salary pool without discussion during a special meeting Thursday evening.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 3:43 pm

City of Lawrence cancels compost pickup event Saturday; will open for storm debris dropoff instead

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is canceling its city-load compost event set for Saturday and will instead open the compost facility to Lawrence residents only for storm debris dropoff.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Trees down all over Lawrence after storm; meteorologist says harsh winds were likely a downburst

by Mackenzie Clark

Trees were destroyed and damaged all across Lawrence in a storm late Wednesday. Thursday morning light revealed the extent and the collateral damage from felled limbs and branches.

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