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Lawrence Life August 5, 2025 - 2:41 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Whisky, a sensitive soul, is a pleasure to have in doggy playgroups

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As a Great Dane mix, Whisky has many of the iconic Scooby Doo features while only weighing 55 pounds. For those who were called “old souls” or “a pleasure to have in class,” she might just be the perfect dog.

Lawrence Life August 5, 2025 - 2:10 pm

The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Aug. 5, 2025 (Sponsored post)

by Brought to us by the Raven Book Store

“Although ‘Project Hail Mary’ took the gold (and who wouldn’t want to read the book after seeing that trailer?!), so many of the books on this list were written by authors from Kansas,” the Raven Book Store writes.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 10:49 pm

‘A systemic failure,’ part 1: Hilltop Child Development Center staff, families say abuse reports are symptoms of bigger issues

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite reports of abuse surfacing, current and former Hilltop Child Development Center staff members and families say they have deeper concerns, and publicized incidents are a small part of a much larger story. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 10:49 pm

‘A systemic failure,’ part 2: Teachers, families say Hilltop’s ‘magic is gone’ after key staff are pushed out

by Mackenzie Clark

Hilltop Child Development Center has taken a dramatic turn for the worse very recently. Teachers and parents say that “the magic is gone” after two longtime staff members were pushed out.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 10:48 pm

‘A systemic failure,’ part 3: Hilltop staff, parents question whether center will be able to open safely after staff exodus

by Mackenzie Clark

Hilltop Child Development Center is supposed to open its doors for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 11. But many Hilltop staffers and families are unsure whether that will be able to happen — and if it does, if it’ll happen safely.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 10:47 pm

‘A systemic failure,’ part 4: Kansas publishes some info on child care center investigations online. Here’s how to find it

by Mackenzie Clark

State investigations into child care facilities in Lawrence have found serious issues, such as physical and verbal abuse, children “escaping” near busy streets and more. Parents have a right to know about these kinds of issues.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 4, 2025 - 5:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider final plan for Fall Creek Villas after project adjusted to address stormwater concerns

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a final plan for the Fall Creek Villas, a 14-lot residential project planned near Kasold and Tomahawk drives. 

Lawrence news August 4, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Lawrence city commissioners to consider tax breaks for senior affordable housing development

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider awarding about $750,000 in property tax breaks for a new development providing affordable housing for seniors.

State Government August 4, 2025 - 2:23 pm

Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly joined 22 other states and Washington, D.C., in suing the Trump administration for terminating federal funding, which she said has led to cuts to state agriculture, health and safety programs “on a whim.”

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 1:49 pm

Open house celebrates decade of Free State High School prairie restoration project

by Nathan Kramer

Local wildlife appeared and wildflowers were in bloom on Sunday as community members toured the decade-old Free State High School prairie.

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