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Education May 23, 2021 - 1:32 pm

Kansas contemplating $200M–$250M overhaul of law enforcement training center

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Proposed modernization of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson at a cost of $200 million to $250 million would adhere to curriculum and instructional reforms necessary to prepare a new generation of public-safety officers, officials said.

Mac Moore
Lawrence news May 22, 2021 - 9:39 pm

John Brown had powerful enemies during his lifetime and still does today, speaker says at Lawrence Times party

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite pouring rain for most of Saturday, dozens of community members stopped by The Lawrence Times’ party at South Park. Kerry Altenbernd spoke on abolitionist John Brown, among other attractions.

State Government May 22, 2021 - 3:47 pm

Kansas equity panel turns attention to racial disparities in childcare, early childhood education

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A panel focused on promoting racial equity in Kansas has homed in on childcare and early childhood education as keys to addressing economic and social disparities among marginalized communities in the state.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 21, 2021 - 5:17 pm

Lawrence police warn that heroin may be tainted with lethal amounts of fentanyl; autopsy results pending

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence police are concerned about heroin that’s circulating in town that may include deadly amounts […]

State News May 21, 2021 - 2:12 pm

Nestlé sues Leavenworth company, alleging defective equipment led to massive cookie dough recall

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

A Leavenworth company is facing a lawsuit from Nestlé after a sifter manufactured by the company allegedly contaminated flour and led to a national recall of more than two million cases of cookie dough.

Bailey Mareu / @bailann
Education May 21, 2021 - 1:20 pm

KU lays out plans for mostly normal fall semester; vaccination plans still unclear

by Conner Mitchell

University of Kansas administrators this week told instructors that KU is planning to phase out most of the pandemic-specific course adaptations that have been in place for more than a year, starting in the fall.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 21, 2021 - 12:43 pm

Governor signs bill honoring memory of abused Kansas boy fed to hogs by father

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill Friday that mandates investigations of abuse and neglect include a visual observation of alleged victims. The law recognizes the torture and death of Adrian Jones, whose father fed his remains to pigs.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Business May 21, 2021 - 11:29 am

Governor makes takeout alcohol sales permanent for Kansas bars, restaurants

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A new law making the sale of to-go and drive-thru alcohol permanent in Kansas has a Topeka tap house management excited for new possibilities and increased revenue streams.

Allison Kite/Kansas Reflector
State News May 21, 2021 - 11:29 am

‘I have to go out and beg’: Kansas residents grapple with utility costs as shut-offs resume

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

The Wyandotte County Board of Public Utilities and Evergy have resumed shutting off customers’ power if they don’t pay their bills. Both organizations had issued moratoria at various points during the pandemic and the cold weather months.

Arts & Events May 20, 2021 - 4:45 pm

Lawrence Times columnist Cody Charles facilitates virtual event with Big Freedia

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Times columnist and social justice educator Cody Charles recently facilitated a virtual discussion with […]

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  • City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
    City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
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    Kansas property tax system is akin to ‘Titanic that’s hit the iceberg,’ lawmaker says
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    Kansas House studies bill granting unprecedented administrative autonomy to KU, K-State, and WSU
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    Kansas champions of administrative reform at public universities offer concessions to calm skeptics
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