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Education July 31, 2026 - 1:28 pm

Lawrence students can get health screenings, free haircuts and more at Kids Expo

by Lawrence Times

Families across Lawrence are invited to the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s third annual Kids Expo, a free back-to-school event packed with resources, giveaways and activities for students and caregivers.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2026 - 11:03 am

Lawrence workshops to guide first-time homebuyers, advise on renters’ rights

by Courtney Lane

Two free workshops coming up at the Lawrence Public Library will help residents navigate from renting to buying housing.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 22, 2026 - 10:29 am

Some Lawrence Transit routes, schedules to change; SafeRide to return

by Lawrence Times

Some Lawrence Transit schedule and route changes, as part of an annual review process, will take effect Saturday, Aug. 1. Also, SafeRide is set to return to KU.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food July 9, 2026 - 3:50 pm

Get help applying for SNAP benefits at these events, plus more summer food support

by Lawrence Times

Extension Master Food Volunteers host regular sessions to help Douglas County folks apply for SNAP. Here is their July schedule, plus more summer food support.

Crime & Courts July 9, 2026 - 12:58 pm

Kansans can now seek to expunge evictions via online portal

by Lawrence Times

A new online portal allows people in Kansas to file motions asking the court to remove their eviction records.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 1, 2026 - 3:31 pm

Where to cool off in Lawrence during this week’s extreme heat

by Courtney Lane

With Lawrence facing an extreme heat warning for the remainder of the week, folks in town should take precautions and make use of local cooling resources.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 16, 2026 - 9:41 pm

Lawrence’s Community Building to remain fee-free for the rest of the year

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to keep the recreational facilities at the Community Building fee-free to use for the remainder of the year.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 4, 2026 - 11:23 am

New transitional housing addresses gap for Douglas County women in recovery with children

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Douglas County has a gap in transitional housing options for women in recovery with their children. DCCCA’s newly unveiled duplex community aims to offer hope.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2026 - 6:06 pm

Free lunches and meal kits will be available for Lawrence kids this summer

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will offer free meals and meal kits to all kids in the community this summer, as well as special event days with storytellers and the library’s bookmobile.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 30, 2026 - 4:11 pm

Project honoring Lawrence theatre performer killed in crash will help small artist put on big shows

by Lawrence Times

Theatre Lawrence’s Striving Artist Project will honor the legacy of Louise ImMasche — a local performer who was killed in a car crash in October — by funding an original play or musical from an area artist.

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