LGBTQ leader blocks bid to ban trans athletes in Kansas
Kansas activists debate a bill to bar transgender girls from female sports as LGBTQ advocate Tom Witt, executive director of Equality Kansas, surfaces as a pivotal figure. Witt, a longtime lobbyist, notes political risk for Republicans while vowing to press for rights amid veto battles and upcoming legislative sessions.
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Third suspect in Arkansas Street armed robbery apprehended
Wesley James Tolbert, 25, of Lawrence, was captured after a pursuit and charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery for the October 13 2021 home invasion in the 900 block of Arkansas Street. He is held on a 100000 dollar bond at Douglas County Jail.
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Montessori Proposal Heads to Lawrence School Board
Lawrence school board will decide on adding a public Montessori program at New York Elementary starting in 2022 23 with the Children's House for ages 3 4 and kindergarten. Higher grades would be phased in yearly to let current students stay in traditional learning until middle school.
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Lawrence receives first fully electric city bus and more on the way
Lawrence Transit announced the arrival of the city's first fully electric bus, part of a planned fleet refresh. Four more electric buses are expected by May with full deployment by August, alongside ongoing transit upgrades and a two-phase rollout to reach 7 of 19 buses electric. The move supports Lawrence's 2035 renewable energy goal and recent Green New Deal aligned plans. Transport officials plan a June unveiling.
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