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Lawrence news September 13, 2024 - 4:43 pm

‘It’s not right’: Pallet village guests voice concerns about Lawrence’s community for unhoused people

by Mackenzie Clark

Sarah Swan was apprehensive about moving from a camp into Pallet shelter village. Now, as one of dozens of people who have been exited back to the streets, she’s angry, sad and concerned about how the program is being operated.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 23, 2024 - 6:32 pm

‘He did not just fall and die’: Lawrence mother pleads for answers about the death of her 3-year-old

by Maya Hodison

Ilene Tolbert will always grieve the death of her 3-year-old son, Carter. But she’s still pushing for answers to the questions that have haunted her since 2020, hopeful that someday she’ll at least get closure.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 7:33 pm

Former Mobile Response Team staff blame high turnover, Bert Nash management for temporary service disruptions

by Tricia Masenthin

Two years after Douglas County’s Mobile Response Team launched, some former employees say the service remains crucial, but that it has been hamstrung by management at Bert Nash.

Education August 11, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Superintendent salaries: How does Lawrence stack up compared to other Kansas districts?

by Mackenzie Clark

As the Lawrence school board is poised to approve an interim superintendent contract with a salary equivalent to $235,000 over a full year, here’s a glimpse at how superintendent pay compares across several districts. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 5:59 pm

City of Lawrence advisory board process raises confusion, concerns about transparency

by Mackenzie Clark

The process to appoint community members to City of Lawrence advisory boards has left some board applicants and members of the public feeling as though they’re in the dark.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 10, 2024 - 1:51 pm

Treatment and Recovery Center nurses call for new leadership, policies to improve safety, patient care

by Tricia Masenthin

Five licensed nurses who’ve worked at the Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center are speaking out after recent injuries and security breaches — including one involving a loaded gun — have increased their fears for the safety of staff and patients.

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Lawrence news July 8, 2024 - 5:41 pm

Entire board and interim director of HeadQuarters Kansas resign; new staff letter highlights concerns

by Mackenzie Clark

The interim executive director of HeadQuarters Kansas and its entire board of directors have resigned. A new staff letter highlights ongoing concerns about the nonprofit suicide prevention organization.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education June 6, 2024 - 2:44 pm

Teachers leaving Lawrence schools wrestle with passion for educating, challenges of profession

by Cuyler Dunn

”This was my dream job.”
A handful of outgoing teachers shared their reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools. Some plan to continue teaching in a new environment; others are leaving education altogether. 

Education May 14, 2024 - 4:34 pm

Repatriation completed for portion of Native American ancestral remains in KU’s collections

by Maya Hodison

Human remains belonging to at least 104 Native American ancestors and one ceremonial mask that were in KU’s possession have been identified and repatriated with tribal nations in Kansas, Florida and Mexico.

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.

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