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August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Education April 12, 2021 - 10:28 pm

Lawrence school board votes to close Kennedy Elementary to grades K-5

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board voted Monday to convert Kennedy Elementary to an early childhood community […]

Ken Lassman
Environment April 12, 2021 - 8:20 am

Kaw Valley Almanac for April 12–18, 2021

by Ken Lassman

Ken Lassman will be posting his weekly nature updates here to help you tap into ancient, ever-renewing cycles that might help you find your place on this planet more interesting. 

Lawrence news April 12, 2021 - 4:30 am

The Lawrence Times launches ‘Community resources’ section

by Lawrence Times

At the Times, we believe that community journalism is not just about providing the news — it’s also about providing information that the people of this community need in order to live and thrive as informed citizens.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 11, 2021 - 8:33 pm

Senate panel ready to sanction government entities for competing with private sector

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Senate’s tax committee approved extraordinary legislation holding cities, counties and the state of Kansas responsible for issuing 100% property tax rebates to for-profit businesses construed to be in competition with government entities for delivery of products or services.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Education April 11, 2021 - 3:33 pm

Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, April 12

by Tricia Masenthin

District to decide future use of Kennedy Elementary building Lawrence school board members will meet […]

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 10, 2021 - 10:10 pm

Kansas Legislature passes $20 billion spending blueprint for state, with no money for public schools

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

The greatest challenge now facing the legislative branch is determining how they will fund public schools.

Education April 10, 2021 - 2:45 pm

Rainbow Kids & Families launching spring inclusion drive with pride packs for Lawrence elementary schools

by Lawrence Times

Starting next week, Lawrence nonprofit Rainbow Kids & Families will share pride resources to boost […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news April 10, 2021 - 4:45 am

Photos: Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical celebrates new graduates

by Photos by August Rudisell

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical celebrated the graduation of its 26th fire-medical recruiting class with a […]

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 9, 2021 - 7:11 pm

Kansas Senate Republicans strip majority leader of title in closed-door meeting

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Senate Republicans ousted Gene Suellentrop from his majority leader title in a secret meeting Friday after he refused to resign over his late-night drunken escapade through Topeka.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Health April 9, 2021 - 4:41 pm

Douglas County to change up schedule, offer additional late-afternoon COVID-19 vaccination clinics

by Lawrence Times

Starting next week, Douglas County Unified Command will offer an additional late-afternoon COVID-19 vaccination clinic, […]

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