Four Lawrence-based artistic projects, including a documentary on Trans Lawrence Coalition, have been selected from a competitive pool of 114 applications to earn $6,000 Rocket Grants. lawrenceks.news/4gNqWiu

A one-woman play to be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, “Native Vision,” will portray bravery and resilience through the eyes of a Navajo woman. lawrenceks.news/3KtCWcY

Complying with a federal policy designed to avoid conflicts of interest could cause “massive system disruption” for Kansans who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, an advocate told legislators. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3VKqecc

Haskell held a walk, prayer, song and fellowship meal today for the National Day of Remembrance to honor the children who suffered, endured abuse or lost their lives in the federal residential school system. lawrenceks.news/46vHkRd

Two students were arrested following a small fire Monday at Lawrence High School, and the district says staff members will work to improve communication to parents in future emergencies. lawrenceks.news/48b0kG4

A Kansas judge has dismissed a case filed by AG Kris Kobach that challenged the right of Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration to withhold Kansans’ personal data from the federal government. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/46uZbb3

Ricky Ricardo, a pit bull who is 1 year and 9 months old, escaped euthanasia after being transferred to the Lawrence Humane Society from a rural shelter, but he's declining after 10 months without a consistent home. lawrenceks.news/4mHD85A

Five Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals will soon participate in a panel about “how we talk to each other in civic life.” lawrenceks.news/4gUK6TS

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will discuss ways the county could ensure that people facing evictions have legal representation and weigh in on numerous staff questions, including whether to consider income eligibility restrictions and more. lawrenceks.news/4mG561y

CoreCivic signed a new contract valued at $60 million a year with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house migrant detainees at its Leavenworth facility, but the agreement won’t take effect until legal issues are resolved. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3INOkQe

The bison was late to this year’s harvest at Haskell. In the meantime, folks built camaraderie before Haskell community members dressed the animal with skill and speed born of last year’s harvest. lawrenceks.news/4nsd9QS

Three downtown sites are under consideration as the permanent location for an outdoor pavilion to house the Lawrence Farmers Market. lawrenceks.news/46rubZu

A small fire in the designated girls’ locker room at Lawrence High School today caused an evacuation, and some parents are upset with the communication, or lack thereof, from the school. lawrenceks.news/4gJJIau

Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are some opportunities coming up to get to know the candidates better, plus info on forums we've covered so far. lawrenceks.news/46tZPWk

Big utility companies nationwide lost ground this year in their plans to meet minimum climate targets, and Kansas’ Evergy received an F for a “multi-year backslide” from renewable investments, a Sierra Club report said.  Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3KLStor

Check out blooming asters, sunflowers, gentians and other flowers to see the frantic activities of a wide number of pollinators. Latest @kvalmanac.bsky.social: lawrenceks.news/4nUS3um

Walt Hull's path to become a blacksmith had twists and turns not unlike the functional works of art he's shaped all over Lawrence. Now 83, he has no intentions of retiring. Tom Harper shares Hull's story in this column. lawrenceks.news/3Kqij1q

Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash this morning near Clinton Lake and Eagle Bend Golf Course, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. lawrenceks.news/48EiIXU

John Brown’s Aboveground patio is open again after three years, representing a small team’s labor to survive the COVID era, adapt to changing city codes and net a James Beard award nomination. lawrenceks.news/46Iq2iQ

The annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour will soon return, offering opportunities for people of all ages to interact with farm animals, pick flowers and produce, sample local food and drink, learn about sustainable agriculture and more. lawrenceks.news/48CaCis

Community members gathered at the powwow grounds at Haskell Indian Nations University Friday evening for the annual Welcome Back Powwow. lawrenceks.news/3KmFKbS

A trial that could determine whether state-imposed abortion restrictions can remain in Kansas began today with testimony from the abortion providers behind the challenge. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/48CdzQ5

Four Lawrence high school students were recognized today with the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s champion awards. lawrenceks.news/3Ixd5QM

George Frazier, author of "The Last Wild Places of Kansas," has a new book, and he will soon speak at a Lawrence book release party about exploring the wildest stretches of grassland rivers that remain. lawrenceks.news/4pCWCLr

An upcoming event in the Nash Cares series hosted by Bert Nash will tackle equity, access and representation at the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health. lawrenceks.news/4pHfFUX

A company cofounded by Bill Gates will explore building a nuclear reactor in Kansas. It would generate power without emissions, but environmental groups have concerns. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/3IEzGuz

Kansas Republicans' goal of convening a special redistricting session in November prompted U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids to dust off the playbook used to fend off the last attempt to gerrymander her out of office. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/42SAq6f

ICYMI: The bison harvest at Haskell is a space to learn about the bison's deep cultural significance, having sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. This year's harvest and cookout are coming up, and all are welcome. lawrenceks.news/48qtoJy

Lawrence's environmental sustainability board wants to propose an energy benchmarking policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save renters money. Their next hurdle is to capture the attention of city commissioners. lawrenceks.news/42MkP8j

Lawrence and Douglas County community members can help shape the future of bicycling in town and beyond by weighing in on a bike plan update. lawrenceks.news/4nq3JFE

Kansas utility regulators today approved Evergy’s request to increase rates by $128 million, which will raise the average residential electric bill about $8.47 each month.  Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3KqbTPz

The annual two-day Haskell Indian Art Market will again bring artisans together on the university campus. lawrenceks.news/46o8ucT

The Lawrence Farmers market is seeking a permanent location to build an outdoor pavilion. They will solicit community input on potential permanent sites during an upcoming virtual town hall. lawrenceks.news/4npFZBw

Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and a road near the stadium will be closed for the KU football game against the University of Cincinnati on Saturday. lawrenceks.news/4nph9BM

The Lawrence school board voted tonight to turn the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program, and add additional classrooms to Langston Hughes Elementary School. lawrenceks.news/48xCpk4

Hilltop Child Development Center announced to families today that it is closing most of the classrooms at its west campus location temporarily, with no set timeline to reopen. lawrenceks.news/42P2UOe

The Lawrence school board tonight approved a $1 hourly raise for education support professionals. lawrenceks.news/48wkg6a

Douglas County commissioners today approved an agreement to acquire the Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park property in partnership with Baldwin City. lawrenceks.news/3IF0URS

Nobody can say Lilya, a 3-year-old husky, is a misanthrope. She's known for her love of both humans and pup cups. lawrenceks.news/3Kk632n

Kansas kids in foster care still face severe placement instability despite some marginal improvements to the state system. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/3IepqJB

Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed combatting the city’s housing shortage at a forum today hosted by local real estate agents and home builders. lawrenceks.news/3Vz6Bni

A solo art show focused on specimen preservation and fragmented representations of bodies will open its doors in Lawrence just in time for the most spine-tingling season of the year. lawrenceks.news/3W3a8KO

Kansas AG Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit today against the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, accusing the app’s creators of designing it “with manipulative features that prey on the mental health of our children.” Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3KAmmbc

The U.S. Department of Justice today joined a private prison company in its legal fight with Leavenworth city officials, accusing the city of “aggressive and unlawful” interference with immigration enforcement. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3Kj2xoT

An annual global event geared at reclaiming urban, developed environments for the people will temporarily transform parking stalls in downtown Lawrence this week to provoke conversation about the land we dedicate to vehicles. lawrenceks.news/42BrgLm

Lawrence school board members on Wednesday will consider approving a $1-per-hour raise for many district staff members, opening a new high school program at the Centennial building and expanding Langston Hughes Elementary. lawrenceks.news/3IyEVvO

Lawrence police allege that the man they suspect of killing 35-year-old Jina Reyes-Woehler had blood on his clothing and knew she had been stabbed without being told anything about her injuries. lawrenceks.news/4mAefsK

Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum tonight said tax incentives with accountability measures will help the city grow infrastructure and jobs, and they discussed differing views on debt-financing projects. lawrenceks.news/3KASjAb #LawrenceCityComm

The federal government’s plan to withhold $10 million from a Kansas food assistance program won’t affect recipients and will be delayed while the state files an appeal, the Kansas governor’s chief of staff said today. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/46DuFux

Kansas farmers are hurting after China’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States closed a major market for the state’s biggest crop. Despite a productive year, farmers across Kansas may not break even. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/48sl0cs