KU names first director of tribal relations, to work with Haskell in advancing Native American student success
The University of Kansas has named Melissa Peterson its first director of tribal relations, a […]
Wichita police unfairly target minorities with gang list, ACLU and Kansas Appleseed allege in lawsuit
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the Wichita Police Department use of a gang list has disproportionately harmed communities of color.
Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence parent says school district broke law by denying request for in-person instruction
A Lawrence mom alleges the school district is breaking a new state law by not allowing her daughter to return to in-person learning.
KU’s African & African-American studies department finally able to celebrate 50-year anniversary after COVID-19 forces delay
After a tumultuous spring and summer in 1970 — which included the firebombing of the Kansas Union and the killing of Rick “Tiger” Dowdell, a Black KU student, by a Lawrence police officer — KU gave final approval for the creation of an African Studies department that July.
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Douglas County Commission approves public health order that keeps mask mandate, loosens gathering limits
The Douglas County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve an update to the public health order in response to COVID-19.
A gallery of Lawrence: KU campus in springtime
Thank you to our readers who contributed to this gallery on Wednesday! After we got […]
Lawrence Public Schools
Quail Run, Lawrence High faculty members honored with annual awards
The Lawrence school district on Wednesday surprised two of its faculty members as winners of annual honors.
City of Lawrence
Parking citation fees to double in Lawrence; permits to be sold online
Parking in downtown Lawrence will continue to change through the month of April through new kiosk stations, a new online payment portal, and the price of citations doubling.
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Miniconference ‘Sounds of Sovereignty’ to highlight Indigenous American audio journalism
A free, two-day, virtual miniconference today and Thursday will explore Indigenous American audio journalism. The […]
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A view of Lawrence: KU campus in bloom
Even in uncertain times, spring in Lawrence brings two things: temperamental weather and tulips across […]
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