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Crime & Courts December 18, 2023 - 11:51 pm

On day 1 of disciplinary hearing, judges, ex-employees testify about harm from Douglas County DA’s actions

by Mackenzie Clark

Derogatory public statements by the district attorney have altered Douglas County’s criminal legal system from March 2021 forward, according to testimony in the DA’s disciplinary hearing Monday. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 15, 2023 - 4:30 pm

Advocates for stray dog decry gaps in Lawrence’s animal control services

by Tricia Masenthin

Shebah captured advocates’ hearts as she made her way to Lawrence Humane Society, and hopefully, toward a better life.

Crime & Courts December 12, 2023 - 6:49 pm

Lawsuit against City of Lawrence asks for court order to disband camps for people experiencing homelessness

by Mackenzie Clark

Several business owners have filed a lawsuit against the City of Lawrence, asking the court to order the city to disband two camp areas where people experiencing homelessness are living.

Education December 11, 2023 - 9:49 pm

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School will become a STEAM school next year

by Maya Hodison

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School will become a STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — school beginning next year, school board members decided Monday.

Business December 4, 2023 - 1:30 pm

Haskell receives grant to empower local Native American entrepreneurs, business students

by Lawrence Times

With help from a federal grant, Haskell Indian Nations University is establishing a center on campus dedicated to progressing local Native American-owned businesses.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 1, 2023 - 9:58 pm

Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show

by Molly Adams

Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.

Business November 30, 2023 - 5:23 pm

Labor board finds merit in union-busting charges against Lawrence Chipotle; settlement reached

by Cuyler Dunn

Chipotle must reaffirm labor rights and walk back punishments after a Lawrence employee alleged that management had engaged in union busting.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education November 29, 2023 - 7:55 pm

KU professor leads students in prescribed burn at Lecompton prairie

by Molly Adams

About three dozen students and community members gathered Wednesday morning for a cultural burn on a patch of remnant tallgrass prairie near the Winter School. 

Crime & Courts November 29, 2023 - 3:08 pm

Douglas County DA, sheriff reach compromise on long-running dispute over personnel files

by Mackenzie Clark

Two of Douglas County’s top law enforcement officials have reached an agreement following a long dispute over access to information contained in deputies’ personnel files.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 22, 2023 - 3:18 pm

Lawrence firefighter battling throat cancer months before retirement

by Maya Hodison

John Mathis, the firefighter who has played Santa Claus during an annual holiday event in Lawrence for more than a decade, has been battling throat cancer, just months before he is set to retire.

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