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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education May 19, 2026 - 11:13 pm

Free State graduates reflect on perseverance and leadership at commencement

by Courtney Lane

Family and friends of 409 Free State graduates filled Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday evening as district administrators called the occasion a milestone of resilience and perseverance. 

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Education May 13, 2026 - 5:57 pm

Lawrence school district students shine at Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon

by Courtney Lane

Smiles, laughter and encouragement filled the air at Lawrence Public Schools’ annual Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon on Wednesday morning.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education May 12, 2026 - 9:34 pm

Lawrence school district committee members question AI’s effects on learning, integrity

by Courtney Lane and Cuyler Dunn

Members of the Lawrence school district’s AI committee raised concerns Tuesday about the integrity of learning and whether families should be able to opt in or out of AI usage. 

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Education May 7, 2026 - 10:51 pm

Tentative agreement would raise Lawrence school district staff pay to $20 hourly minimum

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence school district teachers will see raises of at least $3,000 and ESPs will be paid a minimum of $20 per hour if Lawrence Education Association members and the school board approve a tentative agreement.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 6, 2026 - 8:57 pm

Douglas County residents ask commission to consider moratorium on battery systems, data centers

by Courtney Lane

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday faced public calls for a moratorium or ban on battery energy storage systems and data centers, following a work session where they heard research on fire risks and rural water limits.

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Health May 5, 2026 - 7:42 pm

Lawrence brewery to host class to help dads connect, prep for newborns

by Courtney Lane

Babies and Beer, a newborn class for dads, is coming to Lawrence to teach baby basics and help new fathers support their partners and connect with other dads.  

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Business May 4, 2026 - 5:56 pm

Chain restaurant closing in Lawrence; downtown gym to close; bar temporarily closed to public

by Courtney Lane

A corporate chain restaurant in Lawrence is closing, a rooftop bar is temporarily closed and a downtown gym will soon close its doors and move out of state.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 2, 2026 - 4:43 pm

Lawrence artists open their studios for Art Spaces Tours; looks behind the scenes continue Sunday

by Courtney Lane

By transforming homes and industrial buildings into accessible galleries, the Lawrence Art Guild aims to do more than sell art. The Art Spaces Studio Tours also look to demystify the creative process for the community.

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Education May 1, 2026 - 6:36 pm

KU students return to Stephenson Hall despite ongoing repairs, moisture from flooding

by Courtney Lane

KU students moved back into Stephenson Hall Friday afternoon after spending the week in temporary housing. Severe storms on Monday caused structural damage and flooding at the men’s scholarship hall.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 1, 2026 - 4:03 pm

Lawrence workers, activists march as part of nationwide May Day protests

by Courtney Lane

A couple hundred people marched down Massachusetts Street Friday with signs and chants in a protest regarding issues of immigration policy, transgender rights and several more subjects.

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