The Lawrence Arts Center’s annual Benefit Art Auction is coming up on April 8. In this episode of Lawrence Times TV, we’re asking some of the more than 150 artists who donated work this year to share one word that describes their piece.
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The Lawrence Community Shelter is increasing its nighttime capacity on Monday to 125 people — more than double the population it’s served since 2020. However, it’s also limiting the number of people who can be there during the days.
Members of Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board have asked to review a complaint alleging that police targeted a man experiencing homelessness with a jaywalking ticket. They also questioned why a case was not included in the annual use of force report.
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board did not actually review its first appeal of a complaint six months ago, the police chief said during Thursday’s meeting.
Public hearings on the potential closures of Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementary schools will be held in person only, but the district will provide free, on-site child care for school-age children.
Lawrence’s indoor Winter Emergency Shelter will close after Sunday night, and then the Community Building will be closed for maintenance.
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The Korean word Mani means “much more, many more” in English. Brian Park and Rose Cho like the name Cafe The Mani because their hope is to attract many more people and serve many more foods.
Members of the University of Kansas Iranian Community Association gathered Wednesday in front of Wescoe Hall to rally in support of Iranian women.
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A proposal for new school boundaries will set the foundation for which schools elementary students may be assigned to next year, including possible changes for students whose schools are not facing possible closures.
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Inadequate state funding for public schools and special education has greatly contributed to the Lawrence school district’s current budget crisis and a need to consolidate schools, district leaders told the crowd at a Chamber luncheon Wednesday.
