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Applications open for 2025 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge; entry is free
A local competition offers a platform for Douglas County youth to pitch their business ideas and earn cash prizes.
Applications open for 2025 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge; entry is free
A local competition offers a platform for Douglas County youth to pitch their business ideas and earn cash prizes.
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Pawsh Wash and Pet Health Market in Lawrence to close after Saturday
Pawsh Wash and Pet Health Market is closing this weekend. Co-owner Amber Nickel said “precious” is the best word to describe 19 years of the business.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Workers at unionized Lawrence Starbucks join national strike
Employees at the 23rd and Ousdahl Starbucks location went on strike Tuesday, pushing the massive fast food corporation for better working conditions and the resolution of unresolved labor complaints.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community supports local small businesses at Inclusive Winter Market in Lawrence
As part of the Inclusive Winter Market, nearly 100 local artists and small business owners showcased their work Saturday at the Lied Center. It opens for a second day on Sunday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Two-day Inclusive Winter Market set to feature 100 local vendors
Holiday shopping from around 100 local vendors will be in full swing during the two-day Inclusive Winter Market this weekend in Lawrence.
Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Berry Global, Lawrence’s largest commercial employer, being acquired by Swiss plastics company for $8B
Berry Global Inc., the plastic packaging company that is Lawrence’s largest commercial employer, is being acquired by a Swiss competitor, Amcor PLC, in a deal worth about $8 billion.
Tyson Foods to close Emporia meat processing plant, 800 workers to lose jobs
Tyson Foods in February will permanently close a meat plant in Emporia employing more than 800 people.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence holiday markets: Where to shop for gifts that support local makers
Here are almost 20 Lawrence-area opportunities to shop local and support artists, farmers and small businesses this holiday season, starting with this weekend.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Last Lawrence Farmers’ Market of the season coming up; save the date for Holiday Market
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market’s regular season is winding to a close, but the annual Holiday Market will be coming up in mid-December.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence’s rebranded event grant program now accepting applications
The City of Lawrence is now accepting applications for the Unmistakable Events grant program, this year without the advisory board that previously made grant recommendations.
Pancho Metz/Contributed photo
Former Lawrence art collective transitions to new beginnings, will host Inclusive Winter Market
Two Lawrence creatives are opening new avenues for local art to flourish, beginning with a winter market that’s set to feature around 100 artisans and small businesses.
Whataburger Lawrence location set to open Monday
The long-awaited Whataburger will open its doors in Lawrence on Monday, according to a news release.
Three co-owners of Raven Book Store to take full ownership
Three longtime booksellers at the Raven Book Store will soon take ownership of the store from outgoing majority owner Danny Caine.
Leeway Butcher to close; owners hope to bring products to grocery stores
The owners of Leeway Butcher have announced they will be closing the shop at the end of October, about a year after closing their restaurant, Leeway Franks.
Evergy plans to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas by 2030
Evergy, Kansas’ largest electric utility, will add two natural gas plants by the end of 2030, the company announced Monday.
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