The Lawrence Times – Lawrence, Kansas news and information
WEB3 days ago — The opinion pieces in this section are generally written by members of the Lawrence community and those who have close ties. In addition, we’re offering some space for area organizations and organizers to provide updates and attempt to reach other folks who might share their mission.
Grocery store, housing, hotel and parking garage part of proposed ...
WEB1 day ago — Developers have announced a massive new project aiming to bring a second Checkers grocery store, a hotel, housing and more to Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence. The project, dubbed 826 Vermont, is being developed by Rise Up LLC, a local team consisting of JR Lewis of Checkers, Adam Williams of ...
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Kansas governor keen to ‘revamp’ cash assistance program in 2025
WEB1 day ago — Push to revisit comes 10 years after passage of law that made Kansas’ program one the most restrictive. TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wants the Legislature to revisit the 2015 policy that placed restrictions on access to the state’s cash assistance program and made Kansas’ program one of the trickiest to access in the country.
Panel to discuss proposed changes to Lawrence city government
WEB3 days ago — The discussion is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. If Lawrence voters approve, the proposal would introduce four district seats and two at-large seats on the Lawrence City Commission, along with a directly elected mayor.
Douglas County is going dark. Law enforcement will soon encrypt ...
WEB4 days ago — Post last updated at 5:16 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1: Douglas County is going dark. Area law enforcement calls will no longer be broadcast on emergency radios — aka scanners — starting Tuesday, Oct. 15. The change means that for most law enforcement incidents within Lawrence city limits, there will be ...
Public safety - The Lawrence Times
WEBSep 27, 2024 — Crime, crashes, fires, traffic warnings, road construction and more coverage of public safety issues in Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas
State news - The Lawrence Times
WEBSep 27, 2024 — The race for five seats on the Kansas State Board of Education could dramatically shift the board’s political makeup, which could reshape academic standards or the way schools approach social-emotional learning. Want more state news? You can read Associated Press coverage of Kansas stories and ...
Lawrence News – The Lawrence Times
WEBDesensitization to violence and social media usage among youth are contributing to an influx of alleged gun threats aimed at Lawrence schools, according to the school district and police.
Two killed in overnight Lawrence shootings; suspect arrested
WEBJul 31, 2022 — August Rudisell/Lawrence Times Lawrence police vehicles line the street at the scene of a shooting on July 31, 2022. August Rudisell/Lawrence Times An officer works on Northwood Lane in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 31, 2022. August Rudisell/Lawrence Times Investigators work on Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence the morning of Sunday, July 31, 2022.