Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 12–18, 2021
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.
Ken Lassman
The Lawrence Times launches ‘Community resources’ section
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
Senate panel ready to sanction government entities for competing with private sector
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
Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, April 12
District to decide future use of Kennedy Elementary building Lawrence school board members will meet […]
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Kansas Legislature passes $20 billion spending blueprint for state, with no money for public schools
The greatest challenge now facing the legislative branch is determining how they will fund public schools.
Rainbow Kids & Families launching spring inclusion drive with pride packs for Lawrence elementary schools
Starting next week, Lawrence nonprofit Rainbow Kids & Families will share pride resources to boost […]
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Photos: Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical celebrates new graduates
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical celebrated the graduation of its 26th fire-medical recruiting class with a […]
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Kansas Senate Republicans strip majority leader of title in closed-door meeting
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
Douglas County to change up schedule, offer additional late-afternoon COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Starting next week, Douglas County Unified Command will offer an additional late-afternoon COVID-19 vaccination clinic, […]
Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Kansas Senate bans transgender athletes from women’s sports, sends bill to governor
Supporters said the legislation is necessary to prevent discrimination against young women, who they said would not have a level playing field should transgender women be allowed to compete. Opponents said the bill harms and discriminates against transgender children.
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