‘Take back some control’: Kansas abortion provider offers vasectomies
A regional abortion provider is rolling out vasectomy services in Kansas as part of a toolkit to keep reproductive choices secure at the family level.
Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
‘It is a beautiful thing’: Lawrence adult education graduates celebrate earning GEDs, diplomas
Thursday marked Timothy Shoulderblade’s second graduation in as many months. He recently graduated from the drug court program, completed his GED, and he’s rapidly approaching two years clean from drugs and alcohol.
Douglas County sheriff’s deputy was accused of misusing funds from police foundation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has hired a deputy who resigned from his last job following accusations of misusing funds from a police foundation. The sheriff says the deputy made a mistake and deserves a chance to show that’s not who he is.
Environmentalists dodge wetlands threat, but larger floodplain development lurches ahead
About half of the proposed New Boston Crossing site rests in the floodplain, but the company’s attorneys and consultants have sought to navigate through objections raised at the city, county and federal levels.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community gardening program to offer composting workshops in Lawrence
Douglas County community members can learn more about composting at upcoming free workshops through Common Ground, the community gardening and urban agriculture program.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band kicks off summer season with sounds from the screen and stage
The Lawrence City Band’s weekly Wednesday concerts have resumed, and the first show included a lineup from soundtracks of some familiar films and musicals.
Unclear whether Lawrence High School students will be able to take German next year
The German teaching position at Lawrence High School has been cut, and it’s still unclear whether LHS students will be able to take German classes next year.
Former Marion councilwoman files federal lawsuit over ‘conspiracy’ to silence her and newspaper
Former Marion Councilwoman Ruth Herbel alleges in federal court that city officials orchestrated an illegal raid of her home — alongside the raid of the Marion County Record — as part of a conspiracy to silence criticism.
KU extends athletic director’s contract, will double his annual salary
Travis Goff, director of athletics for the University of Kansas, has signed a seven-year contract extension that includes a base salary boost to $1.3 million each year.
A moment in Lawrence: Free State grad honored with P.E.O. scholarship
Free State High School graduate Becca Craft has been selected for the P.E.O. STAR scholarship from the Lawrence chapter.
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