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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 17, 2024 - 12:28 pm

Workshop to invite public input on future of Robinson Park in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Following the Sacred Red Rock’s move to the Kaw Nation, the future of Robinson Park, ways it’s accessed and stories it should represent moving forward will be decided with community input.

Lawrence news April 2, 2024 - 7:53 pm

Sacred Red Rock arrives at new home in Council Grove; future of Robinson Park to be determined

by Maya Hodison

The Sacred Red Rock recently arrived at its new home on Kaw Nation land, and future plans for Lawrence’s now-vacant Robinson Park are up for discussion.

Tom Harper
Lawrence Life April 1, 2024 - 4:57 pm

City of Lawrence seeks input to develop brick streets and sidewalks policy; open house coming up

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence wants community feedback as staff members look to develop a policy on maintenance, restoration and preservation of brick streets and sidewalks.

Business March 21, 2024 - 8:17 pm

Historic Resources Commission approves design plans for Q39 barbecue project in downtown Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of the city’s Historic Resources Commission on Thursday voted 5-1 in favor of design plans as part of the Q39 barbecue restaurant coming to downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence news March 10, 2024 - 4:11 pm

Why former KU basketball star Lynette Woodard should be as famous as Caitlin Clark

by Sam Zeff, Kansas News Service

Up until a few weeks ago, Lynette Woodard from KU had scored more points in college basketball than any woman ever. But she was never recognized by the NCAA as a scoring champion.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education March 6, 2024 - 7:08 am

KU’s History of Black Writing project celebrates more than 4 decades of preserving Black literature

by Maya Hodison

Certainly Black writers have always contributed to American literature, Maryemma Graham recalls thinking during her college class one day in 1972. That day, a seed was planted that would become the History of Black Writing.

Education March 1, 2024 - 6:32 pm

Lawrence, Topeka conference to celebrate 70 years since Brown v. Board decision

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming conference in Lawrence and Topeka will celebrate 70 years since the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional.

Lawrence news February 28, 2024 - 4:09 pm

Markers memorializing Tiger Dowdell, Nick Rice could be back on city agendas in coming months

by Conner Mitchell

Markers remembering two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in the summer of 1970 could finally see their way back onto the agenda of the city’s Historic Resources Commission in the coming months.

Lawrence news January 19, 2024 - 3:42 pm

A year of celebrating joy and resilience in Lawrence’s trans community

by Lane Rozin

From protests and a Pride parade to working against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and more, the transgender community in Lawrence celebrated joy and resilience in many ways throughout 2023. 

Lawrence news January 16, 2024 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves new historic resources code, adds 2 locations to historic register

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the replacement of the Conservation of Historic Resources Code with an updated version.

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