LJWorld.com Headlines for May 2, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Town Talk | New clothing boutique opens in downtown Lawrence with plans to outfit event-goers; plans filed for new fairground development]( There’s a new women’s clothing boutique in downtown Lawrence that aims to create outfits from head to toe — and sometimes that means a cowboy hat for those heads. Season Seven Boutique has opened recently at 714 Massachusetts Street. ... [New clothing boutique opens in downtown Lawrence with plans to outfit event-goers; plans filed for new fairground development]( By: Chad Lawhorn There’s a new women’s clothing boutique in downtown Lawrence that aims to create outfits from head to toe — and sometimes that means a cowboy hat for those heads. Season Seven Boutique has opened recently at 714 Massachusetts Street. ... May 1, 2023 @ 5:47pm [Propane truck crashes on Farmers' Turnpike; road temporarily closed]( By: Staff Report The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol were advising motorists on Monday afternoon to avoid the 800 block of North 1800 Road after a single-vehicle crash involving a semitrailer. The driver of the truck has been ... May 1, 2023 @ 3:28pm [Police identify student found dead at KU sorority as Overland Park teen]( By: Staff Report Lawrence police on Monday identified a 19-year-old University of Kansas student who was found dead Saturday morning at a sorority house as Piper Alexis Carter, of Overland Park. "We still do not have any indication of foul play, and are ... May 1, 2023 @ 2:58pm ['Literally trying to exist': Hundreds of LGBTQ lawmakers fighting discriminatory laws]( By: BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State Sen. Shevrin Jones can often be seen at the Florida Capitol greeting staff and colleagues with a smile or laugh, but when he's alone it's a different story. "The outward expression is to show God's love. That's what ... May 1, 2023 @ 1:38pm [Lawrence police blotter for May 1, 2023]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity over the weekend. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous day. Each ... May 1, 2023 @ 1:15pm [Lied Center announces 30th anniversary season, featuring comedian Nikki Glaser, Ira Glass, blues legend, Broadway shows]( By: Staff report The Lied Center of Kansas has announced it 30th anniversary season, and it includes a diverse lineup ranging from comedian Nikki Glaser to NPR legend Ira Glass to several classic broadway and holiday shows. Lied officials also are promising a ... May 1, 2023 @ 11:50am [Police looking for suspect after armed robbery at Lawrence store]( By: Staff Report Police are working to locate a suspect after an armed robbery Sunday night at a Lawrence store. The Dollar General at 1940 Haskell Ave. was robbed at gunpoint around 7 p.m. Sunday, according to a post on social media from the Lawrence Police ... May 1, 2023 @ 11:32am [City of Lawrence sprays never-plowed remnant prairie with herbicide; 'We will see some pretty devastating losses,' ecologist says]( By: Rochelle Valverde Updated at 5:40 p.m. Monday, May 1 The sun was shining Monday on the five-acre stretch of native prairie behind the Prairie Park Nature Center, but instead of the skyward stretch of spring, many of the plants were doubled over, wildflower buds ... May 1, 2023 @ 11:27am [KU hospital and another that denied emergency abortion broke the law, federal investigation says]( By: AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press Updated at 3:14 p.m. Monday, May 1 WASHINGTON — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind ... May 1, 2023 @ 10:24am [Lawrence's PFLAG president to discuss impact of recent legislation targeting LGBTQ community]( By: Staff Report The president of Lawrence's PFLAG chapter is scheduled to discuss the impact of recent legislation affecting the LGBTQ community at an event this weekend. Janis Guyot recently started the Lawrence chapter of PFLAG, which is a national ... May 1, 2023 @ 10:11am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044