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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment August 6, 2025 - 6:45 pm

How to start incorporating native plants into Lawrence lawns and gardens this season

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Everyone in Lawrence with access to some soil and seeds can participate in restoration ecology by planting native species this season. Here are some suggestions to start seeding prairie plants.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 10:47 pm

‘A systemic failure,’ part 4: Kansas publishes some info on child care center investigations online. Here’s how to find it

by Mackenzie Clark

State investigations into child care facilities in Lawrence have found serious issues, such as physical and verbal abuse, children “escaping” near busy streets and more. Parents have a right to know about these kinds of issues.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Health July 29, 2025 - 4:40 pm

Just Food is stretched thin addressing food insecurity in Lawrence; new federal law will likely make it worse

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Impending federal cuts to food assistance under Trump’s recently passed economic bill threaten to stretch the capacities of Just Food, which is already seeing a spike in the number of residents registering for its services.

Lawrence Life July 21, 2025 - 1:46 pm

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

by Lawrence Times

Feedback from bus drivers and the public have been incorporated into Lawrence Transit route and schedule updates, which will go into effect Friday, Aug. 1.

Education July 16, 2025 - 6:15 pm

When school starts in Lawrence Public Schools and more to know for 2025-26

by Molly Adams

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, when breaks are scheduled, school supply lists and more for the 2025-26 school year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 16, 2025 - 12:46 pm

Early voting underway for Lawrence City Commission primary

by Mackenzie Clark

Early voting is now underway for a stacked Lawrence City Commission primary that will narrow a field of 13 candidates down to four.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2025 - 3:35 pm

Lawrence advocacy event provides knowledge, resources to resist anti-transgender legislation

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocacy leaders gathered Monday to discuss the future of the Kansas transgender community and share resources in the face of state and federal anti-trans laws.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 14, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Know Your Rights event empowers renters with knowledge, recourse to fight evictions in court

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A recent “Know Your Rights” presentation provided legal resources to tenants in Lawrence, demonstrating that they have recourse to fight evictions in court. 

Lawrence Times
Environment July 10, 2025 - 1:26 pm

Cardboard recycling dumpster now available at Douglas County Fairgrounds

by Lawrence Times

As cardboard recycling dumpsters at local grocery stores have been filling up fast, the City of Lawrence has added a new location at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to help meet the demand.

Education July 5, 2025 - 10:22 am

Free Lawrence workshops aim to teach tenants their rights, how to reclaim security deposits

by Lawrence Times

Two upcoming workshops at the Lawrence library aim to help renters understand their legal rights in eviction cases and how to get security deposits back.

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