Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan bill today to establish a state sports authority to offer oversight of construction and management of a $3 billion stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL franchise’s new headquarters. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/48nB52k

Lawrence Public Schools must quickly comply with open records requests related to a controversial AI monitoring software at the heart of a federal lawsuit after months of delays, a federal judge has ruled. lawrenceks.news/4snWDD4

Happy Local News Day! It's a perfect time to introduce two new members of our news team. lawrenceks.news/lnd26

Gov. Laura Kelly today proposed a three-part plan to provide “a real and lasting solution” for property tax relief as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4ci1Jek

Service industry workers who keep the Lawrence bar and restaurant scene afloat had the tables turned on them when a refreshed pubcade and pool hall served them a night of camaraderie and billiards. lawrenceks.news/4eb2pVh

The KU First Nations Student Association will soon host its 37th annual Powwow and ninth annual Indigenous Cultures Festival. Events will move indoors because of anticipated weather. lawrenceks.news/4t691cm

eXplore Lawrence and several community organizations will host a community resource fair this week to answer folks' questions about the World Cup and activities surrounding it. lawrenceks.news/41XCIjy

While acknowledging that the United States is “in a patch of history that is very different than what many of us have experienced before,” Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's message to a Lied Center crowd tonight was one of resounding hope. lawrenceks.news/41P2mqO

Lawrence city commissioners today approved annexing about 65 acres into northwestern Lawrence and rezoning them for construction of new single-family homes. lawrenceks.news/47Pa1Jc

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would've ended the state’s longstanding policy of offering in-state college tuition rates to Kansas high school graduates, regardless of their citizenship status. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4cub0kD

A federal judge tossed out most of the claims from a former KU student employee who was fired after he spoke out against changes to a gender-inclusive residence hall. But one claim survived. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4vdrghc

Gov. Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credits for youths attending private schools. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3PWpD7x

The Lawrence Public Library is inviting fandom aficionados of all ages and stripes to a free, Comic-Con-style weekend. lawrenceks.news/3PSzsn4

A KU freshman is opening a Mexican food truck focused on birria dishes this month to help her pay for nursing school. lawrenceks.news/4dxVV2u

C-Tran students have started working at the Pinckney school’s bakery. In the future, they may have the opportunity to hone their skills in a school coffee shop that would be open to the public. lawrenceks.news/4slQyY3

Kansas lawmakers have voted to create an 11-member sports authority to carry out a $3 billion stadium deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's a guide to the sports authority's responsibilities, membership and more. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/47KqjD5

Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson died today following a battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4e3P2pQ

Local law enforcement agency heads spoke about ICE activity, data collection, biased policing and more at a panel today, saying they stand with the community and that Lawrence's law enforcement is "not the national narrative." lawrenceks.news/4e3CdMe

The Lawrence Farmers Market is about to enter its 50th year, and Opening Day is coming up soon. lawrenceks.news/4mbbXBH

The Lawrence community is invited to learn about protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through science, art, writing and more at the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day. lawrenceks.news/4sTxH7K

Four students from Lawrence High School have earned gold medals from the Scholastic Art Awards, a longstanding national competition for teen artists. lawrenceks.news/41LyefQ

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The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed judicial precedent on the inclusion of all jail-time credit in calculating prison sentences, despite courthouse outcomes viewed as “absurd” by some prosecutors. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4matoSY

The Watkins Museum of History will host a traveling exhibition of photography documenting Underground Railroad locations alongside a supplemental display highlighting local sites. lawrenceks.news/3O1kXfW

It will take a special person to adopt perfectly snuggly Charli and Bo — but their person will be rewarded with double the doggy love. lawrenceks.news/4dV5p88

Mary Roach, a popular science writer with a funny bone, will talk in Lawrence about her new book on weird science and human anatomy, as part of a public library reading series. lawrenceks.news/41bZ2FW

Kansas lawmakers wrapped up the majority of their work at the end of March, including passing a number of bills related to schools. Here’s an update on some of those key bills ahead of lawmakers’ return to Topeka for the annual veto session. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/47F0Zyj

Douglas County-area law enforcement and first responders have joined a Blue Envelope program to help them better serve people who may respond to emergencies differently from the way officers are expecting. lawrenceks.news/47yiArQ

KU is bringing mycologist and author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian to Lawrence for a free lecture, plus two events exploring local ecosystems. lawrenceks.news/4mosIJX

Lawrence has a slight risk for severe thunderstorms overnight tonight, accompanied by 1 to 2 inches of rain and possible hazardous weather such as hail. lawrenceks.news/4tlJgnQ

A speaker at a Lawrence event this week will offer info about a constitutional amendment coming up on voters' primary election ballots that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected. lawrenceks.news/48n6Et5

Transgender activist Samantha Boucher tried her best to get arrested today for using the women’s bathroom in the Kansas Statehouse in defiance of a new law that criminalizes bathroom use based on gender assigned at birth. Capitol Police declined. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4dW1Mid

Lawrence’s City Compost Facility will soon host the first city-load event of the year, where staffers load compost and woodchips into residents’ trucks or trailers. lawrenceks.news/47tM4ag

Lines of customers stretched from Jungle House all the way to Massachusetts Street this morning as Lawrence community members said goodbye to the plant shop. Nearby Squishington's Candy is also closing today. lawrenceks.news/41pKJOl

KU has nominated four students, each with a record of campus and community service and "a high probability of becoming a ‘change agent,’" for Harry S Truman Scholarships. lawrenceks.news/4sIiI0d

The Kansas Senate and House narrowly passed a bill giving 10% of registered voters in a taxing area the ability to stop some property tax increases, a move one senator called “tyranny of the minority.” Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4uZ6y4E

The Douglas County Community Bail Fund will soon host a talk on the "history, application, and pitfalls of the use of polygraphs in our legal system," according to organizers. lawrenceks.news/3Nzf4qn

New funding will allow two local health service providers to expand testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C through outreach for people who are uninsured and underinsured in Douglas County. lawrenceks.news/4lXF7E9

The Kansas House acted with urgency to pass a bill endorsed by a jail bond lobbyist that mandates arrest warrants for people charged with felonies and restricts judges’ discretion to set bond conditions for defendants. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4dkzxJR

Five-petaled false rue anemone is one of the first spring flowers to start blooming in native oak hickory woods. See if you've had enough rain for these to bloom! Latest @kvalmanac.bsky.social: lawrenceks.news/4s799qG

More and more Kansas legislators are using chatbots to summarize bills, write their remarks and more. There are no guidelines for how lawmakers use ChatGPT, Claude and other services. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/4s790n9

Roadwork is popping up all over Lawrence, including a closure at 19th and Mass, reduced lanes for about a mile of Wakarusa, and more. lawrenceks.news/3NMx8xi

Huge crowds of Lawrence community members of all ages showed up today to protest the Trump administration as part of a string of No Kings Protests across the nation. lawrenceks.news/4sGw9xP

A divided Kansas Supreme Court issued a narrow decision dismissing Gov. Laura Kelly’s petition alleging AG Kris Kobach interfered with her constitutional authority to engage in litigation on behalf of the state. Both sides declared victory. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/48cY1kJ

Free State High School has launched a nomination form for its first round of hall of fame inductees, which the school will celebrate as part of its 30-year anniversary. lawrenceks.news/40YTuP8

Douglas County District Judge Sally Pokorny has announced her plans to retire next month after nearly 50 years of legal service, including establishing and presiding over behavioral health court for the last decade. lawrenceks.news/3O794oO

A bill forcing extensive changes at the Kansas State Board of Nursing and voiding 20 years of disciplinary actions passed both legislative chambers and will land on the governor’s desk amid concerns about its impact. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4s2r4Pl

Brett Bricker, KU's head debate coach, has won the Coach of the Year award at the National Debate Tournament. lawrenceks.news/4c8HJvI

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would provide income tax deductions for Kansans enrolled in health care sharing ministries plans, saying the organizations can leave everyday people with “huge medical bills.” Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4uP9AZ7

Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister, Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart and KU Police Chief Nelson Mosley will soon participate in a panel hosted by the local NAACP branch. lawrenceks.news/4sMsgaz