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Hall of Fame · Lawrence

Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Undergoes Heart Procedure, Expected to Make Full Recovery

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By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self underwent a heart procedure at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday after he “felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms,” the school said. The 62-year-old had two stents inserted to treat blocked arteries in his heart. “The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery,” Kansas’ athletic department said in a statement. “He is in good spirits and …See the Story

DEI · Lawrence

There are no funding penalties for KU if university doesn’t comply with controversial pronoun policy

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UPDATED 3 P.M. JULY 23 KU faces no immediate loss of state funding if it declines to comply with a state proviso prohibiting the use of preferred pronouns, suc See the Story

Basketball · Lawrence

1986 sword-and-sorcery film made in Lawrence re-edited for new premiere at Liberty Hall

“Song of the Sword,” a 1986 sword-and-sorcery movie created by a Lawrence cast and crew, has been lovingly re-edited for a fresh premiere at Liberty Hall. Continue reading ...Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence Read Article

Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, some increased student fees

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving pay raises for teachers, as well as increases to preschool student tuition and some other student fees. Continue reading ...Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence Read Article

Mass Street Mutts: Getting Started! - Lawrence Humane

Mass Street Mutts is a program that was launched by the Lawrence Humane Society in May 2025. So far the program has seen quite a bit of success, with 59 individuals taking dogs out for a day during the month of June alone. Throughout this time period, 17 dogs have subsequently been adopted due to the program where individuals are encouraged to take a dog out for a day on an adventure whether that be taking them for a walk, out to lunch with frie…Humane Society · Lawrence Read Article

Experts warn of expanding surveillance as Lawrence police adopt camera integration system

Experts and community members are voicing concerns about surveillance and privacy following Lawrence’s adoption of a system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use. Continue reading ...Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence Read Article

To boost fundraising capacity, Lawrence Community Shelter board votes to add 2 seats

The Lawrence Community Shelter needs to decrease its dependence on the city for funding, and its volunteer board of directors has voted to add two members in hopes of boosting fundraising. Continue reading ...Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence Read Article

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Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Undergoes Heart Procedure, Expected to Make Full Recovery

There are no funding penalties for KU if university doesn’t comply with controversial pronoun policy

Kansas lands international guard Nginyu Ngala

Kansas universities tell employees to remove pronouns from email signatures

Kansas universities tell employees to remove pronouns from email signatures

Federal education grants unfrozen; $468K will flow to Lawrence Public Schools

1986 sword-and-sorcery film made in Lawrence re-edited for new premiere at Liberty Hall

Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, some increased student fees

Mass Street Mutts: Getting Started! - Lawrence Humane

Experts warn of expanding surveillance as Lawrence police adopt camera integration system

To boost fundraising capacity, Lawrence Community Shelter board votes to add 2 seats

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Kansas universities tell employees to remove pronouns from email signatures

Kansas universities tell employees to remove pronouns from email signatures

Federal education grants unfrozen; $468K will flow to Lawrence Public Schools

1986 sword-and-sorcery film made in Lawrence re-edited for new premiere at Liberty Hall

Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, some increased student fees

Mass Street Mutts: Getting Started! - Lawrence Humane

Experts warn of expanding surveillance as Lawrence police adopt camera integration system

To boost fundraising capacity, Lawrence Community Shelter board votes to add 2 seats