LJWorld.com Headlines for January 19, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [At district's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, bestselling author speaks about art and activism]( More than 60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out about injustice with his words at the March on Washington — and on Thursday night, a different kind of activist spoke in Lawrence about how to carry on that legacy with art. Nikkolas ... [At district's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, bestselling author speaks about art and activism]( By: Matt Resnick More than 60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out about injustice with his words at the March on Washington — and on Thursday night, a different kind of activist spoke in Lawrence about how to carry on that legacy with art. Nikkolas ... January 18, 2024 @ 10:38pm [Recent cold snap had some of the coldest January days in Lawrence in nearly 3 decades]( By: Staff Report The recent winter blast that shut down most public activities in the area also broke several single-day record temperatures, according to meteorologists from the National Weather Service's Topeka office. Sub-zero temperatures observed at ... January 18, 2024 @ 4:38pm [February hearing date set for Illinois basketball player charged with rape in Douglas County]( By: Chris Conde A University of Illinois basketball player accused of rape for an incident at a Lawrence bar is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing next month. A preliminary hearing is where a judge decides whether there's enough evidence to order a ... January 18, 2024 @ 4:16pm [KU opens art exhibit of the 'legend of John Brown,' featuring prints from acclaimed modernist]( By: Staff Report A new KU exhibit is providing a rare look at images from the 1940s that depict abolitionist John Brown, as produced by one of the era’s most acclaimed Black modernist artists. KU’s Spencer Museum of Art has opened to the public its ... January 18, 2024 @ 4:02pm [3 local high schoolers vying for Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence's Youth of the Year honor]( By: Austin Hornbostel A new venue is set to play host to three nominees for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence’s 2024 Youth of the Year ceremony, also kicking off the 50th anniversary of the club’s run in Lawrence. Free State High School senior La’Ron ... January 18, 2024 @ 3:56pm [Theatre Lawrence's 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' challenges audiences to think about how their phones shape their lives]( By: Austin Hornbostel Though “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” first premiered in 2007, its themes about how modern technology can unite and isolate people are no less relevant today. The fact that they may actually resonate even more in 2024 could be exactly what ... January 18, 2024 @ 3:54pm [Kansas House sends flat income tax bill to the governor; veto likely]( By: Daniel Caudill, Kansas News Service The Republican-controlled Kansas House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that would set a single rate on state income taxes, setting up a likely veto from the Democratic governor. But a veto is perhaps less certain than past ... January 18, 2024 @ 3:36pm [Upcoming events include music sale, theater, deer-prep skills, field trips and more]( By: Sarah Parsons Some events may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather. Check with hosts or venues for weather-related closings or postponements. FRIDAY • The 10th annual Lawrence Restaurant Week continues through Jan. 28. See ... January 18, 2024 @ 1:53pm [Rep. Highberger recovering from surgery at LMH Health after breaking hip]( By: Staff report Rep. Boog Highberger is currently recovering from surgery at LMH Health after breaking a hip as a result of a fall earlier this week. Highberger’s Statehouse colleague, Sen. Marci Francisco, confirmed the injury to the Journal-World Thursday ... January 18, 2024 @ 1:20pm [GOP lawmakers, Democratic Gov. Kelly fighting again over income tax cuts]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — Top Republican legislators in Kansas have renewed a fight with the Democratic governor over income tax cuts that have drawn bipartisan criticism as favoring the wealthy, with no sign of a break in an impasse that thwarted tax relief ... January 18, 2024 @ 11:44am [Free State debate team wins third-place trophy at state tournament]( By: Matt Resnick The Free State High School four-speaker debate team capped its season with a third-place finish at the Class 6A State Debate Championship Saturday in Olathe, marking the third consecutive year that the team has medaled at the showcase event. ... January 18, 2024 @ 9:43am 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