Lawrence school board President Erica Hill has called a special meeting of the board later this month to consider proposals to address the school district's budget shortfall.
The Lawrence school district has been discussing various options to address the multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, including the possibility of closing multiple schools. Residents and families have voiced opposition to the prospect of ...
The city’s first director of equity and inclusion told city leaders Tuesday that advancing equity would be a collective process that went beyond the city office and involved the community.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received a presentation from Farris Muhammad, who has been in his position with the city since November 2020. As part of the presentation, which the commission ...
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A group of anti-mask protesters allege that Lawrence school district Superintendent Anthony Lewis “swerved” his car toward them while they were protesting along the side of a Lawrence street on Sunday.
Lewis said the allegations are not accurate and that he’s considering taking action to “protect” himself from false allegations.
Three regular protesters were present, ...
Lawrence city leaders will soon receive an update from the city’s first director of equity and inclusion that highlights some of the city’s efforts since the position was created.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a presentation from Farris Muhammad, who has been in his position with the city since November 2020. As part of the presentation, which the commission ...
The visitors to the Community Building put down their yoga mats around the perimeter of the gym, and on top of that they put their blankets and pillows. Many have bags or backpacks filled with the possessions they are able to carry with them.
They have filtered in over the past couple of hours, checking in at two folding tables set up near the recreation center’s back door. No basketballs bounce, and the ...
The City of Lawrence is alleging that Allstars has been the site of multiple criminal infractions and is asking that the court prohibit the strip club from operating at its current location in North Lawrence.
The city filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Douglas County District Court against Lawrence Entertainment Inc., which is doing business as Lawrence Allstars The Gentleman’s Club. Topeka residents Karim V. Crim ...
