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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 14, 2026 - 10:14 pm

Haskell’s spring Welcome Back Powwow draws hundreds

by Molly Adams

The Haskell Welcome Back Powwow drew hundreds of community members to the Coffin Sports Complex Saturday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 5, 2026 - 9:31 am

City employee shoots, kills alleged intruder at Lawrence City Hall

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday morning at Lawrence City Hall, according to police.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 20, 2025 - 7:08 pm

Photos: Lawrence community menorot lighting

by Molly Adams

Members of the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Hanukkah with menorot lighting, a potluck, and fellowship.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 28, 2025 - 8:56 pm

Lawrence’s Bizarre Bazaar draws holiday shoppers; local art market reopens Saturday

by Molly Adams

Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center Friday evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 27, 2025 - 10:34 am

Community members come together for Haskell’s annual Welcome Back Powwow

by Molly Adams

Community members gathered at the powwow grounds at Haskell Indian Nations University Friday evening for the annual Welcome Back Powwow.

Education July 16, 2025 - 6:15 pm

When school starts in Lawrence Public Schools and more to know for 2025-26

by Molly Adams

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, when breaks are scheduled, school supply lists and more for the 2025-26 school year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 14, 2025 - 5:52 pm

Lawrence community members gather to celebrate Juneteenth

by Molly Adams

Community members from Lawrence and beyond headed downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration of Black liberation, heritage and independence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 7, 2025 - 5:34 pm

Rain gives way to rainbows at Lawrence PRIDE

by Molly Adams

Although it did indeed rain on the Lawrence PRIDE parade, the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands in attendance. And as the storm cleared, a rainbow encircled the sun.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 23, 2025 - 8:39 pm

‘So spot on’: Van Go artists, business CEO celebrate new mural in downtown Lawrence

by Molly Adams

Young artists of Van Go celebrated the completion of their latest mural, “Building Community,” on Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting and community gathering in downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 23, 2025 - 7:54 pm

Busker Festival kicks off in downtown Lawrence

by Photos by Molly Adams

The Busker Festival kicked off Friday evening and will continue through Sunday in downtown Lawrence.

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