Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability
Recycle used electronics at drive-thru event; volunteers needed
Douglas County residents will have the opportunity to recycle virtually any electronics next month during a spring e-cleaning dropoff event.
Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability
United Way of Douglas County
Community partners to hold workshop Saturday on how to access mental illness and addiction resources
Organizers of an upcoming workshop aim to offer information, break down barriers and empower community members to navigate resources for mental illness and addiction in Douglas County.
Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
As fuel prices soar in Lawrence and everywhere, here’s how to spot price gouging
Lawrence drivers are struggling with gas prices approaching $4 a gallon. Here’s how to spot and report price gouging and improve fuel efficiency to make every drop count.
KU School of Law
KU Legal Aid, Douglas County DA’s office to hold expungement clinic this week
This week, students from the KU School of Law will help people seek expungement of criminal records, free of charge for those who qualify.
United Way of Douglas County
United Way of Douglas County has $150K available for agencies; apply by March 8
The United Way of Douglas County has more than $150,000 in grant funds to give to local agencies that provide food, utility and shelter support, but those who are interested don’t have much time to apply.
Michael L Pomes/Contributed Photo
Late classical guitarist John Jervis inspires program that will offer free lessons in Lawrence
Before his death last year, John Jervis touched countless people through his classical guitar performances and lessons. One of those people has now been inspired to start a program to provide free guitar instruction to anyone with the desire to learn.
Lawrence women establish support group for girls with ADHD
A new support group is forming in Lawrence to provide a safe space for the growing number of girls and young women who are diagnosed with ADHD.
Courtesy of Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center
The Care Center, marking its 50th year, sees increase in need for survivor services
The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center, now in its 50th year, is dedicated to furthering its legacy by dismantling rape culture — especially after seeing a record-breaking number of clients in 2021.
Lawrence Times illustration
Scammers posing as law enforcement use fraud, fear trying to take money from victims
Douglas County residents are reporting the resurgence of a telephone scam where callers posing as law enforcement officers attempt to use fraudulent charges and threats of arrest to take money from victims.
Douglas County
Douglas County accepting grant applications to fund conservation, educational projects
The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council has launched its application cycle for the 2022 Natural and Cultural Grant program.
Top Posts & Pages
