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Lawrence news May 27, 2021 - 8:58 pm

A 4-year mayor and 6 Lawrence city commissioner districts among task force’s recommendations

by Mackenzie Clark

The people of Lawrence should directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term and six city commissioners broken down by districts, according to the city government study task force.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Business May 27, 2021 - 7:29 pm

Steering committee for downtown plan wants more time to consider feedback to draft plan

by Conner Mitchell

Members of a steering committee overseeing the proposed master plan for downtown Lawrence are asking […]

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Education May 27, 2021 - 4:13 pm

Virtual conference for teens to focus on leadership, making positive change

by Mitch Quaney

Mental health, leadership and substance use will be among the topics of a virtual conference […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Education May 27, 2021 - 11:50 am

KU rescinds mask mandate for Lawrence, Edwards campuses with exception of public transportation, health facilities

by Conner Mitchell

The University of Kansas will no longer require mask-wearing on its campuses — with a […]

State News May 27, 2021 - 11:13 am

Ethics panel fines anti-abortion activist $5,000 for campaign report failures

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Conservative activist Mark Gietzen received a $5,000 fine from the state ethics commission for failure to submit timely campaign receipt-and-expenditure reports in the wake of an unsuccessful bid for mayor of Wichita.

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Lawrence news May 27, 2021 - 9:58 am

Report of gunshot fired interrupts Project Graduation

by Lawrence Times

Project Graduation — an annual celebration for all Lawrence high school graduates — was interrupted Wednesday night after police received a report of a gunshot fired.

Carter Gaskins
Education May 26, 2021 - 10:48 pm

Free State graduates celebrate triumph over pandemic adversity

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence Free State High School class of 2021 donned mortar boards and face masks under cloudy skies for their commencement Wednesday night.

Arts & Events May 26, 2021 - 9:40 pm

Lawrence City Band returns for concert at South Park

by Photos by August Rudisell, @KsScanner

After taking 2020 off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence City Band returned for a concert Wednesday night at the South Park gazebo.

Lawrence news May 26, 2021 - 7:25 pm

Douglas County Commissioners allow mask mandate to expire in favor of public health guidance

by Conner Mitchell

Douglas County on Thursday will become one of the last Kansas counties to allow its mask mandate to expire, as county commissioners decided Wednesday to allow “strong recommendations” from local health officials to become the guiding force of managing the COVID-19 pandemic moving forward.

Arts & Events May 26, 2021 - 4:39 pm

Events to mark 165th anniversary of Battle of Black Jack, 200th year of Santa Fe Trail

by Lawrence Times

The beginning of June will mark the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack, […]

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