Speakers during Friday’s graduation at Haskell Indian Nations University reminded the graduates to be proud of their identities as they step into the next chapter of their lives. Friends and family gathered at Coffin Sports Complex, 155 Indian Ave, to celebrate the 176 students who make up ...
Lawrence school board members will consider new insurance plan benefits on Monday after anticipated increases in costs. The changes to the employee medical, dental and vision insurance plans for the 2026-2027 school year are being proposed by the school district’s Fringe Committee. The ...
This is a new twist on KU’s Stop Day. University of Kansas students on Friday - the day after regular classes ended, known as Stop Day - were temporarily stopped from turning in assignments, seeing schedules, and a host of other items. The culprit wasn’t a school prank but rather a ...
City commissioners could soon be hearing public comments at the start of their meeting once a month, and they could also adopt a civility resolution that contains “standards of conduct” for the commission itself. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider ...
As a step toward its expansion plans, longtime Lawrence garage door manufacturer Amarr wants to own its current facility instead of leasing it, and the city could give it an assist next week with Industrial Revenue Bonds. Amarr is asking the city to issue up to $35 million of the bonds to help ...
The Lawrence school district and its union have reached tentative agreements for teachers and support staff that include significant pay increases and expanded workplace protections. The Lawrence Education Association's bargaining teams reached tentative agreements for both certified staff – ...
