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Mark Potts / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 2, 2021 - 2:15 pm

Big Boy makes one more trip through Lawrence, Perry

by Lawrence Times

Big Boy, the massive steam railroad locomotive, came through Lawrence and Perry again Thursday morning.

Watkins Museum of History
Arts & Events September 2, 2021 - 11:47 am

Which Free Stater are you? Watkins Museum quiz can tell you

by Lawrence Times

A fun online quiz from the Watkins Museum of History will help you answer a question you might not have asked yourself before: Which Free Stater do you most resemble?

Tricia Masenthin / The Lawrence Times
Education September 1, 2021 - 4:12 pm

Mother blames child’s heat exhaustion on lack of safety protocols at St. John Preschool in Lawrence

by Tricia Masenthin

A local mother is demanding corrective action after her child suffered heat exhaustion in the care of a Lawrence preschool. As she’s pondered her child’s experience, her mind has gone to “dark places” — including wondering if racism played a role.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 1, 2021 - 3:47 pm

Person injured in shooting in Lawrence; police investigating

by Lawrence Times

A person was injured in a reported shooting and taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon, according to scanner traffic.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 1, 2021 - 3:23 pm

It’s sunflower season! Grinter Farms lays some ground rules for visitors

by Lawrence Times

It’s that time of year again — the time when many Kansans actually embrace one of the tropes for which we are known. Here are some ground rules to be a team player when visiting Lawrence sunflower farms.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Environment August 31, 2021 - 11:27 pm

Lawrence City Commission moving forward with budget; many residents call for climate action

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission agreed to proceed with a 2022 budget that increases utility rates but keeps property taxes flat after a public hearing on Tuesday.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 31, 2021 - 10:38 pm

Woman struck by train, killed in North Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Updated at 5:23 p.m. Wednesday: A 23-year-old woman was struck by a train and killed Tuesday night, according to Lawrence police.

Education August 31, 2021 - 10:33 pm

Lawrence library to host school board candidate town halls for kids and adults

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence school board candidates will participate in town halls Wednesday afternoon hosted by the Lawrence Public Library — first with the Kids’ Action Club, and then a second for the older crowd.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education August 31, 2021 - 3:32 pm

Anti-mask protester draws attention, concern from school community, Lawrence drivers

by Tricia Masenthin

A protester has added his anti-mask message to the morning routine at Sunset Hill Elementary School, leading some in the Lawrence community to express concerns for safety.

City of Lawrence
Lawrence news August 31, 2021 - 9:41 am

A view of Lawrence: Storm clouds roll into town

by Lawrence Times

Strong thunderstorms rolled into Lawrence quickly Tuesday morning.

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