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Education July 26, 2024 - 11:31 am

StopGap Inc. to host back-to-school cookout, provide school supplies to Lawrence youth

by Lane Rozin

Lawrence nonprofit StopGap Inc. will soon present a back-to-school cookout to provide free school supplies, food and snow cones for kids.

George R. Pisani
Community Voices July 25, 2024 - 10:21 am

Letter to the Times: Free gun locks are available from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; other locks can work, too

by George Pisani

”In Kansas (among other states), most county sheriff departments cooperate with Project Childsafe in providing upon request free gun safety locks that come with instructions for effective use,” George Pisani writes in this letter to the Times.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 21, 2024 - 5:55 pm

Early voting is underway in Douglas County; here’s how to cast your ballot on or before Election Day

by Lawrence Times

Many important local elections have key primary races coming up Tuesday, Aug. 6. Here’s how to cast your ballot by mail, early in person, or on Election Day.

Education July 17, 2024 - 7:19 pm

When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year.

Lawrence Life July 17, 2024 - 4:10 pm

Lawrence Transit route, schedule changes planned to go into effect Aug. 1

by Lawrence Times

After hearing feedback from riders, Lawrence Transit is planning some route and schedule changes that will go into effect Thursday, Aug. 1.

Lawrence Life July 14, 2024 - 1:59 pm

Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 6 primary; early voting starts Wednesday

by Lawrence Times

Tuesday is the last day to register in order to vote in the primary election coming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, and early voting starts Wednesday. Here’s what you should know.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education June 13, 2024 - 9:29 am

KU program to offer free assistance to complete FAFSA applications

by Lawrence Times

KU is offering Douglas County folks help to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at no cost to the applicants.

Lawrence Life June 12, 2024 - 11:15 am

City of Lawrence to offer cooling sites amid summer heat

by Lawrence Times

Temperatures are heating up, and the City of Lawrence is offering cooling sites for anybody who needs respite from the heat.

Crime & Courts June 10, 2024 - 12:17 pm

Legal help to be available at Lawrence Public Library on Tuesdays

by Lawrence Times

Staff members of the Douglas County District Court’s Legal Self-Help office will offer help for folks involved in civil legal issues once a week at the Lawrence Public Library.

Lawrence news June 7, 2024 - 6:10 pm

Lawrence resource event aims to serve roofless people and pets

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming event aims to help people living outside in Lawrence and their pets connect with helpful resources and services. A free health clinic is scheduled for the same day.

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