Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a Lawrence couple had their power cut for about 4.5 hours during high heat—raising concerns for their pet and food safety. Evergy said planned work normally comes with a 24-hour notice, but emergencies or weather can lead to shorter warnings. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Local scouts received extra support from recent firework sales as organizers enforced strict safety rules+ officials stated that all sales followed the proper protocols to keep everyone safe. KCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Faculty at Haskell warned Friday that proposed federal budget cuts, which would cut tribal college funding by about 90%, will leave the schools unable to operate as required — a move that may breach legal treaty obligations. Douglas County commissioners are drafting a letter to Congress urging them to protect the funding for tribal colleges. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 3 to review its agenda. Earlier this year, city facilities—City Hall and Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities—were closed on Feb. 18 due to a winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions. City of Lawrence
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