The Lawrence Times

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Lawrence, KS

Joined February 2021

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 21

This is National Moth Week, and people all over the world are leaving their porch lights on or draping sheets over a bush with a light underneath to photograph them. Latest @kvalmanac: lawrenceks.news/44FgpBD

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet image. This is National Moth Week, and people all over the world are leaving their porch lights on or draping sheets over a bush with a light underneath to photograph them.
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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · 13 h

A Lawrence woman is in recovery after being shot and critically injured in a domestic violence situation last week, and her loved ones are raising money for her mounting medical expenses. lawrenceks.news/3IX6DCd

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. A Lawrence woman is in recovery after being shot in a domestic violence situation last week, and her loved ones are raising money for her mounting medical expenses.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · 15 h

"We should be ashamed of turning our backs on our colleagues and erasing their identities," Michael Amlung, a KU faculty member, writes in this letter to the Times. lawrenceks.news/3GPGeWy

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. "We should be ashamed of turning our backs on our colleagues and erasing their identities," Michael Amlung writes in this letter to the Times.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · 17 h

KU has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs and is directing employees to remove gender-identifying pronouns from their email signatures before the end of the month in response to state legislation. lawrenceks.news/40wEDM1

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. KU has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs and is directing employees to remove gender-identifying pronouns from their email signatures before the end of the month in...

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · 19 h

Although Sarah, a 1-year-old female pit bull, acts like an acrobat in her kennel, she shows her true colors as a sweet, mellow pup when she's out on outings. lawrenceks.news/451C9GU

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet image. Although Sarah, a 1-year-old female pit bull, acts like an acrobat in her kennel, she shows her true colors as a sweet, mellow pup when she's out on outings.
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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 22

So far this month, Lawrence has received 3 more inches of rain than on average, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There may be more rain later this week. lawrenceks.news/40xxuLf

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. So far this month, Lawrence has received 3 more inches of rain than on average, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There may be more rain later this week.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 22

Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy. lawrenceks.news/3Uq4UIa

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members...

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 21

New numbers from the Lawrence Humane Society’s pet pantry database show the shelter has distributed more than 40 tons of pet food to help nearly 2,500 pets in the past year. lawrenceks.news/3GVt4aq

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. New numbers from the Lawrence Humane Society’s pet pantry database show the shelter has distributed more than 40 tons of pet food to help nearly 2,500 pets in the past year.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 21

Douglas County brought in more than $100,000 in state grants for arts programs, but received about $50,000 less than last year due to decreased funding from the Kansas Legislature. lawrenceks.news/40svuUK

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Douglas County brought in more than $100,000 in state grants for arts programs, but received about $50,000 less than last year due to decreased funding from the Kansas Legislature.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 21

Feedback from bus drivers and the public have been incorporated into Lawrence Transit route and schedule updates, which will go into effect Friday, Aug. 1. lawrenceks.news/3GUWeGG

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Feedback from bus drivers and the public have been incorporated into Lawrence Transit route and schedule updates, which will go into effect Friday, Aug. 1.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 21

"We deserve public debate before we’re pulled into a nationwide experiment in pre-crime technology. And we deserve better than a surveillance rollout that hides behind the language of community safety," Kincaid Dennett writes in this column. lawrenceks.news/4f0yNYZ

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. "We deserve public debate before we’re pulled into a nationwide experiment in pre-crime technology. And we deserve better than a surveillance rollout that hides behind the language of community...

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 21

18-year-old Nick Rice was shot and killed on the KU campus by a Lawrence police officer 55 years ago today. This Lawrence Times series shed light on the murky case and the coverup that persisted for decades. lawrenceks.news/nr

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet image. 18-year-old Nick Rice was shot and killed on the KU campus by a Lawrence police officer 55 years ago today. This Lawrence Times series shed light on the murky case and the coverup that persisted for decades.
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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 20

A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr. lawrenceks.news/4mp57aP

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 20

ICYMI: The family of Rob Blank — "Peace Man" and "Precious Love" — wants to thank the Lawrence community for the love and support it gave Rob throughout his life. They're holding a gathering in his memory this afternoon. lawrenceks.news/4jPy2Tz

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet image. ICYMI: The family of Rob Blank — "Peace Man" and "Precious Love" — wants to thank the Lawrence community for the love and support it gave Rob throughout his life. They're holding a gathering in his memory this afternoon.
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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 20

Voters asked Lawrence City Commission candidates about the budget, Haskell Indian Nations University, affordable housing and other topics important to them at a buzzing forum today. lawrenceks.news/3IEARd7

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Voters asked Lawrence City Commission candidates about the budget, Haskell Indian Nations University, affordable housing and other topics important to them at a buzzing forum Saturday.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 19

A Lawrence celebration also aims to generate awareness of progress still needed 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. lawrenceks.news/3UkFUlD

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. A Lawrence celebration also aims to generate awareness of progress still needed 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passed.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 18

Lawrence and Douglas County could see more storms tonight and Saturday and should expect heat indices around 105° as an extreme heat warning goes into effect. lawrenceks.news/4lAP7SO

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Lawrence and Douglas County could see more storms Friday and Saturday and should expect heat indices around 105° as an extreme heat warning goes into effect.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 18

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and 17 other democratic governors signed a letter addressed to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, demanding the relinquishment of nearly $7 billion in school funds. Via @KansasReflector: lawrenceks.news/44BdLwI

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and 17 other democratic governors signed a letter addressed to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, demanding the relinquishment of nearly $7 billion in school funds.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 18

Police have released the names of a 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night and the suspected shooter who police say then took his own life. lawrenceks.news/44Tl95j

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Police on Friday released the names of a 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night and the suspected shooter who police say then took his own life.

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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimes · Jul 18

Congress has voted to claw back $1.1 billion of already-approved federal funding for public broadcasting nationwide, and the action will "have an immediate impact" on Kansas Public Radio, according to the station. lawrenceks.news/44TvLkD

LawrenceKSTimes's tweet card. Congress has voted to claw back $1.1 billion of already-approved federal funding for public broadcasting nationwide, and the action will "have an immediate impact" on Kansas Public Radio, according...

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