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Education January 16, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Kansas legislators hear divided testimony on proposed school cellphone ban

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

A bipartisan Kansas bill that aims to implement a bell-to-bell cellphone ban beginning next school year would override local rules and establish one of the nation’s most restrictive policies. 

Health January 16, 2026 - 11:04 am

Kansas disregards CDC vaccine changes, will trust scientific evidence instead

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas’ top health agency is sticking with the longstanding childhood immunization schedule instead of implementing new guidelines released Jan. 5 by the CDC, a state spokesperson said.

Education January 16, 2026 - 9:42 am

KU nominates Free State alum, 4 other students for Goldwater Scholarship

by Lawrence Times

KU on Friday announced five nominees for prestigious Goldwater Scholarships, including a Free State High School alum from Lawrence.

Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 7:31 pm

Lawrence board signs off on markers to honor teens killed by police in 1970

by Mackenzie Clark

A city board has finally approved historic markers to pay tribute to Rick “Tiger” Dowdell and Nick Rice, teens who were shot and killed by Lawrence police officers in 1970, though the board wants the shooters named on both markers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 15, 2026 - 4:33 pm

KU research advances functional fitness to help people with mobility limitations build strength

by Maya Hodison

KU researchers are partnering with a Lawrence gym to advance functional fitness, helping people with mobility limitations in their day-to-day lives.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 9:44 am

Rec centers to close, trash pickup not delayed and more notes for MLK Jr. Day in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Recreation centers will be closed, parking downtown will be free and trash pickup will run as scheduled. Here are details and more notes ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Lawrence.

State Government January 15, 2026 - 8:55 am

‘America is showing its dark underbelly’: Protesters condemn ICE in rally at Kansas Statehouse

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Hundreds of Kansans chanted “f*** ICE,” carried pointed and sometimes profane signs, and sang protest songs Wednesday as they flooded the second floor of the Statehouse to rally for human rights.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 8:43 am

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity to give out free winter weatherization kits

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity on Saturday will distribute free kits to help folks prep their homes for winter weather.

Lawrence news January 14, 2026 - 9:14 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market, eyeing downtown parks for new home, answers questions at town hall

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence Farmers Market is eyeing two downtown parks for a permanent location, and representatives shared plans and answered community members’ questions during a town hall Wednesday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 14, 2026 - 7:14 pm

Haskell cultural center’s first student exhibitor says creating is medicine

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Marina DeCora’s solo show, “ReVision,” roves through themes of mental and community health, reconnection and attachment to land. It’s the first student exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.

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