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Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2023 - 5:19 pm

Lawrence City Commission primary candidates discuss local issues in Douglas County Democrats forum

by Mackenzie Clark

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Saturday shared the issues that they’re most excited to address if they’re elected to serve.

Tom Harper/Contributed photo
Lawrence Life July 15, 2023 - 4:47 pm

Someone is taking the adornments from the Wishing Bench in East Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Someone is stripping the Wishing Bench of its wishes, and the people responsible for the bench are mystified.
It’s ”like someone stealing flowers off of graves,” one community member says.

Crime & Courts July 14, 2023 - 4:32 pm

Man charged with second-degree murder in downtown Lawrence homicide

by Mackenzie Clark

A man was charged Friday afternoon in Douglas County District Court with second-degree murder in connection with the death of David Sullivan, 62, of Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 14, 2023 - 3:44 pm

Severe storms wreak havoc in Lawrence and Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

Severe thunderstorms dumped rain while heavy winds wreaked havoc throughout Douglas County Friday afternoon. 

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 13, 2023 - 9:38 pm

Lawrence police arrest man in connection with downtown homicide

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence police on Thursday night announced that they arrested a man in connection with the homicide of David Blaine Sullivan, a 62-year-old Lawrence man who was found dead downtown Wednesday morning.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 7:53 pm

Lawrence backpack drive aims to gather survival supplies for people living outside this summer

by Chansi Long

Inspired by another community member’s kindness, Alex Buzicky is launching a summer backpack drive designed to help people living outside overcome the survival challenges they’ll face during the next couple of months. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 7:04 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider ‘safe haven’ ordinance against anti-trans law

by Mackenzie Clark

Following a push by local activists, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving an ordinance to enhance protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Arts & Events July 13, 2023 - 4:04 pm

Ribbon cutting to celebrate new Lawrence bus shelter art by Indigenous artists

by Maya Hodison

A ribbon cutting this weekend will celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their new works adorning Lawrence bus stop shelters.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 2:22 pm

Recordings of Lawrence NAACP’s city commission, school board candidate forums now available

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Kansas Branch NAACP has now posted recordings of forums the organization hosted, so voters can hear straight from the Lawrence City Commission and school board primary candidates.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 1:45 pm

Reminder: Lawrence City Commission candidate forum coming up

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Commission candidates will share their platforms and positions on local issues during a forum Saturday morning.

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