To comply with a state law, the Lawrence school board will soon make changes to prohibit staff and students from communicating privately via social media.
The proposed policy is intended to prohibit two-way or private interactions between students and staff through social media regardless of whether it’s during or outside of the school day. Examples of prohibited two-way interactions online include private ...
Lawrence school board members unanimously approved a new bell-to-bell cellphone and personal device ban ahead of the 2026-2027 school year to comply with state law.
The policy applies to all pre-K through 12th grade students, and states that cellphones and other personal communication devices are “prohibited during the school day.” Students will be responsible for turning off their devices and storing them ...
Douglas County’s capital projects fund has sharply increased as the county finances its largest-ever capital improvement project — the expansion of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and construction of the new Public Safety Building.
The fund balance for Douglas County’s capital projects has increased by approximately $39 million compared to 2025, according to documents laying out the county’s ...
A new bell-to-bell cellphone ban will greet students when they return to school next week, raising questions about what the state law requires, how the Lawrence school district will enforce it and whether any exceptions apply.
Lawrence school board members have not yet approved the new policy involving students’ cellphone use during school hours, but they’re anticipated to do so at their meeting on Monday. ...
Tuesday's primary election is expected to have drawn one of the highest voter turnouts in the county's history for a primary election, according to Douglas County's top election official.
Almost 41% of the total registered voters in Douglas County voted in this year's primary election – with 32,775 ballots counted and 80,215 registered voters, according to unofficial election results. The numbers updated at ...
Incumbent Patrick Kelly, a Democrat, won the primary race on Tuesday night, and he will run unopposed in November’s election.
Kelly's win on Tuesday means he would likely keep the District 1 seat and serve his third term following this year’s election. District 1 includes parts of northern, northwestern, and central Lawrence. Kelly has received 2,551 votes as of 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and his opponent, ...
