Lawrence school district names next Sunset Hill Elementary principal
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved hiring Courtney Ellis as the next principal of Sunset Hill Elementary School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board hires consultant for enrollment projections, online map
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a contract with a familiar consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an updated online map for the district.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence rec center memberships already nearing goals; spectator fees raise nearly $30K
Despite pushback against fees to access Lawrence’s rec centers, the city has already reached three quarters of the goal of 3,000 membership signups for the first year, and tournament spectator fees have raised nearly $30,000.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
New and reelected Lawrence school board members sworn in
The newly elected and reelected Lawrence school board members took their oaths on Monday to serve Lawrence Public Schools.
Kansas Legislature jolts to life with newcomers and generation of new policy agendas
The 2026 session of the Kansas Legislature burst to life Monday as Republicans and Democrats staked out public policy priorities, welcomed members to fill unexpired terms and awaited Gov. Kelly’s final State of the State speech.
Stephen R Ausmus USDA-ARS
Kansas bird flu outbreak is worst in nation
Kansas is suffering from the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country, with nearly 414,000 birds affected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Douglas County treasurer’s office to move services out of courthouse, into satellite location
The Douglas County treasurer’s office will soon close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse […]
Lawrence Municipal Court judge to retire
Chris Kopecky, the judge who presides over Lawrence Municipal Court, is set to retire at the beginning of March.
Kansas Legislature launches 2026 session with Democrat Laura Kelly in final year as governor
The Kansas Legislature convenes Monday for the final session with Gov. Laura Kelly amid uncertainty about potential redrawing of the state’s congressional map to disenfranchise voters who elected U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 12-18, 2026
Sycamore trees are white barked and easy to spot. Their smooth round seed balls stay on the trees all winter long and persist into the spring when they can be pulled off and thrown at a wall, exploding into seeds.
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