Judge clears courtroom after disturbances, outbursts in teen's self-defense hearing

A judge cleared a Douglas County courtroom Friday morning following repeated disturbances in the gallery during a hearing for a Lawrence teen who is accused of killing another Lawrence teen. The courthouse itself was temporarily locked down as the crowd spilled out of the building and loud ...

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Downtown to replace annual sidewalk sale with new evening event that will be a month earlier and feature more than shopping

If you wanted to fry an egg on a Lawrence sidewalk, there long has been an obvious day to do it: the third Thursday of July, which is the ...

Some city commissioners express interest in potentially lowering property tax rate, but revenue and other budget components will be key

Rape survivors say they were treated poorly by DA’s office, not given notifications or a voice

Lawrence’s Grant Cleavinger playing a role in historic postseason for Tulane

Lawrence High coach Mike Lewis leaving boys basketball program after 14 seasons

After 14 seasons at the helm of Lawrence High’s boys basketball team, Mike Lewis resigned from his post as head coach of the program on ...

New sports editor eager to build on rich tradition of KU and local coverage

Udeh transfers to TCU; all 8 KU men’s basketball transfers have now picked destinations

Lawrence school board approves timeline, application to appoint replacement for vacant seat

Lawrence school district announces interim principals for LHS and West, will conduct formal searches next school year

The Lawrence school district has announced new leadership for Lawrence High School and West Middle School. West Middle School Interim Principal ...

Lawrence school board has agreed to $3M to increase teacher salaries; teachers union proposing another $500,000

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Lawrence activist charged with felony after allegedly interfering in police standoff with attempted-murder suspect

Judge clears courtroom after disturbances, outbursts in teen’s self-defense hearing

Lawrence man’s bond set at $1 million in kidnapping case; court says he poses significant risks

Temporary Pallet shelter site for those experiencing homelessness in the works, but timeline for opening unclear

Workshop series throughout June to precede upcoming return of sacred prayer rock stolen from Kaw Nation

Pallet Shelter Village for those experiencing homelessness delayed 6 months; city hopes to have it open before cold weather

Family, attorneys criticize prosecutor’s handling of case in Ralph Yarl’s shooting

For Kansas parents, a lack of child care can mean a lack of addiction treatment

KC teen walks at brain injury event weeks after getting shot in head

Auto dealership selling to firm with K.C., local connections; restaurant that focuses on board games to close; ax-throwing business to return downtown

Here are some news and notes from around town: — A Kansas City-based auto dealer is on the way out, while one with both Kansas City and Lawrence connections is ...