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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment May 16, 2024 - 9:26 am

Haskell Board of Regents ‘will not stand silently,’ opposes wetland-area development

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of the Haskell National Board of Regents have voiced deep concerns about the planned New Boston Crossing development as well as the possible sale of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for affordable housing development.

Crime & Courts May 15, 2024 - 9:32 pm

City of Lawrence, contractors deny allegations that dam construction project damaged Riverfront Plaza

by Andrea Albright

The City of Lawrence and hired contractors have denied allegations that construction of an access road prior to maintenance work performed on the Bowersock Dam in 2020 destabilized the Kansas River shoreline and caused damage to the Riverfront Plaza.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 7, 2024 - 11:16 pm

Lawrence City Commission will no longer broadcast public comment, which will be near ends of meetings

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners approved most proposed changes to public comment procedures, including no longer broadcasting general public comment live.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 1, 2024 - 11:27 am

Pro-Palestine protesters occupy lawn on KU’s campus

by Cuyler Dunn & Maya Hodison

More than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside Fraser Hall for 17-plus hours Wednesday, calling on KU to disclose and divest any financial connections with Israel amid monthslong violence in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of people.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education April 29, 2024 - 5:15 pm

Baker University students protest potential sale of land near wetlands discovery center to developers

by Maya Hodison

Baker University student protesters made it clear Monday that the potential sale of wet prairie lands near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center will not fly with them.

Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts April 25, 2024 - 3:04 pm

Jury acquits man charged in beating death of Lawrence man

by Andrea Albright

A jury on Thursday found Chadwick E. Potter not guilty of second-degree murder in the death last summer of 62-year-old David Sullivan.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment April 24, 2024 - 9:04 pm

Baker University might sell land near wetlands discovery center for affordable housing development

by Mackenzie Clark

A private investment company has approached Baker University about buying a parcel of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for the development of affordable housing.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts April 23, 2024 - 9:05 am

Hearing panel recommends Douglas County DA receive censure in disciplinary complaint case

by Mackenzie Clark

A panel of attorneys have released their final report on a complaint against the Douglas County district attorney, and they’re recommending she receive a public censure.

Bryndal Hoover / LHS Budget
Education April 18, 2024 - 3:21 pm

Lawrence journalism students convince district to reverse course on AI surveillance they say violates freedom of press

by Cuyler Dunn

Journalism students at Lawrence High School have convinced the school district to remove their files from the purview of a controversial artificial intelligence surveillance system after months of debate with administrators.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 15, 2024 - 7:17 pm

Residents of North Lawrence campsite prepare to say goodbye

by Mackenzie Clark

People have had a lot to say about the camp in North Lawrence over the past couple of years. But those who live there are mourning as they pack up to leave the place where they’ve made their homes.

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