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Crime & Courts June 15, 2024 - 6:56 pm

In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion

by Mackenzie Clark

Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Business June 15, 2024 - 3:45 am

‘It was ours’: Lawrence artists reflect on Art Love Collective closing its doors

by Mackenzie Clark

Art Love Collective was only open for about 14 months, but in that short time, the colorful space became a meaningful part of the Lawrence arts community. That’s especially true for artists who didn’t have space elsewhere. 

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 13, 2024 - 10:04 am

Family, friends mourn teen killed in shooting in Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Family members and friends are mourning the death of 17-year-old Isaiah Neal, who was killed in an overnight shooting near 24th and Alabama streets in Lawrence.

Education June 10, 2024 - 8:18 pm

Lawrence school board president asks to consider revising high school boundaries

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School’s enrollment is dangerously declining, putting it at a “low risk – but certainly a consideration” to be reclassified from a 6A school to a 5A school, the Lawrence school board president said Monday.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 5, 2024 - 11:18 am

Conservative strategist nominated Sen. Marci Francisco for third-party bid; secretary of state says it’s invalid

by Cuyler Dunn

The Kansas secretary of state’s office ruled Wednesday that a Republican strategist’s filing of a minor party candidate nomination for longtime Democratic Sen. Marci Francisco was invalid.

Lawrence news June 3, 2024 - 2:36 pm

Douglas County voters: The filing deadline has passed. Here’s who’s running for election

by Mackenzie Clark

The deadline to file to run for office passed at noon for this big election year. Here, find out which races will have primaries, which will be decided in the general election, which are unopposed, and who’s running in each of them.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2024 - 11:03 pm

Lawrence community mourns loss of Free State alum, athlete; his ‘light’ represented at vigil

by Maya Hodison

Following the recent sudden death of a young Lawrence man, friends on Saturday held a vigil at one of his favorite places, their cellphone lights symbolizing who he was to them.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 31, 2024 - 6:23 pm

‘It’s really disheartening’: Haskell Wetlands vandalized, boardwalk significantly damaged

by Molly Adams

The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands — aside from the various pallets that line some of the walkway — was vandalized this week.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment May 28, 2024 - 2:02 pm

Baker University board votes not to sell wet prairie land; Haskell asking for land to be returned

by Mackenzie Clark

The Baker University Board of Trustees has voted to retain land north of the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center that the university was considering selling to be developed for affordable housing.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 24, 2024 - 8:48 pm

Douglas County voters: Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for election so far

by Mackenzie Clark

Just more than a week remains for people to throw their hats into the ring for a big election year. The Douglas County Commission is adding two seats; every seat in the Legislature is up for grabs; and the top prosecutor job is on the ballot.

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