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Midco and Native Lands collaborate to plan native plant park in downtown Lawrence
A park will soon take over an unused lot next to Midco in downtown Lawrence, incorporating native plants with the work of several local artisans and offering community members a chance to step into the role of stewards of native land.
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Midco and Native Lands collaborate to plan native plant park in downtown Lawrence
A park will soon take over an unused lot next to Midco in downtown Lawrence, incorporating native plants with the work of several local artisans and offering community members a chance to step into the role of stewards of native land.
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Indigenous designers’ work to shine on the runway at annual Haskell fashion show
The third volume of the Haskell Indian Nations University Fashion show will feature creations from seven Native designers with a theme of “generational beauty.”
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
KU Powwow brings family, tribal representation and celebration inside the Lied Center
Dancers took the celebration onto the Lied Center stage Saturday for the 37th KU Powwow, honoring family, tribal representation and the circle of life.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library makes nerding out free, accessible at annual fandom convention
The Lawrence Public Library seemed bigger on the inside Saturday as superfans and media lovers packed both levels of the building with cosplay, fan art and a passion for all things fandom.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Friends, colleagues honor Douglas County Judge Sally Pokorny at retirement ceremony
Judge Sally Pokorny told the people packed into a Douglas County courtroom for her retirement ceremony Friday that she’s the luckiest woman in the world.
Lawrence board reviews early results in housing study, advocates for deeply affordable options
Members of Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board are emphasizing the need for community education on multifamily housing, more development incentives and strategies for boosting deeply affordable options in an ongoing study.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Next Public Health After Dark will focus on birth outcomes and inequities
An upcoming public health event will examine why racial inequities persist in birth outcomes in Douglas County and how the community can help.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Pup cup fiend Miley is ready to be a KU tour guide
Miley, a 5-year-old shelter pup, is about to be Lawrence’s new favorite KU tour guide.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence gearing up for summer of soccer
For Oumar Seck, his family and his team, futbol is not just a sport; it’s about bringing people together. As Lawrence prepares to host Team Algeria’s base camp for the World Cup, the community is invited to join in the fun and build memories.
Lawrence school district must answer record requests from plaintiffs in AI surveillance lawsuit, judge rules
Lawrence Public Schools must quickly comply with open records requests related to a controversial AI monitoring software at the heart of a federal lawsuit after months of delays, a federal judge has ruled.
Meet the new Lawrence Times staff members on this Local News Day
It’s Local News Day — the perfect opportunity to introduce two new members of our news team.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Service industry pool night at Lawrence pubcade serves up camaraderie, connection
Service industry workers who keep the Lawrence bar and restaurant scene afloat had the tables turned on them when a refreshed pubcade and pool hall served them a night of camaraderie and billiards.
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KU powwow and cultural festival coming up; screening, concert to kick off events
KU will soon host its 37th annual Powwow and ninth annual Indigenous Cultures Festival. Events will move indoors because of anticipated weather.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for April 7, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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Justice Sotomayor to Lawrence crowd: ‘To survive longer, we have to work at it’
While acknowledging that the United States is “in a patch of history that is very different than what many of us have experienced before,” Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s message to a Lied Center crowd Tuesday night was one of resounding hope.
Lawrence community resource fair will aim to answer World Cup questions
eXplore Lawrence and several community organizations will host a community resource fair this week to answer folks’ questions about the World Cup and activities surrounding it.
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