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Lawrence Life March 4, 2025 - 1:25 pm

New city website shows burial sites of 64,000 people laid to rest in Lawrence cemeteries

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has launched a new searchable database of burial records for Oak Hill, Memorial Park and Maple Grove cemeteries. People can also add information about the deceased.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 3, 2025 - 1:55 pm

Douglas County to host severe weather training; tornado siren tests planned

by Lawrence Times

As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, Douglas County Emergency Management will host a severe weather training session on March 13. It’s free and open to the public.

Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Arts & Events February 28, 2025 - 2:06 pm

Lawrence Music Alliance to kick off Music Business Month

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Music Alliance has announced March as Music Business Month, a citywide initiative supporting local musicians, industry professionals and creatives through workshops, networking events and mentorship opportunities.

Crime & Courts February 25, 2025 - 4:02 pm

Court fees and traffic fines cost thousands of Kansans their licenses every year. A new law gives drivers some latitude

by Meg Britton-Mehlisch, Kansas News Service

Advocates say Kansas laws have left thousands without legal means to drive — sometimes for years — just because they’re unable to pay fines. New reforms to suspended license rules have now gone into effect. Here’s what they mean for drivers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment February 24, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence compost facility now to open for the season on March 8

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s compost facility will now open for the season on Saturday, March 8, delayed a week by the relentless winter weather in the area.

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Business February 13, 2025 - 6:19 pm

Partnership looks to shift Lawrence’s entrepreneurial support system with Indigenous-led approach; roundtables open

by Maya Hodison

Two Lawrence entrepreneurs in seemingly vastly different sectors have forged a new partnership, aiming to lead Indigenously and cater to the needs of the people.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment February 11, 2025 - 12:15 pm

Save the date: Lawrence compost facility soon to open for the season

by Lawrence Times

As the sky prepares to drop another several inches of snow on the town, there is good news for those dreaming of warmer days in the garden. Lawrence’s compost facility will soon open for the season.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 10, 2025 - 2:11 pm

LINK, a Lawrence meal mainstay, to celebrate 40 years of sharing community, food for all

by Tricia Masenthin

There’s a place in Lawrence where anyone can get a home-cooked meal, no questions asked. And that’s the way it’s been since LINK launched 40 years ago this month.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 25, 2025 - 1:15 pm

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will not seek people for ICE, will follow law

by Maya Hodison

The Douglas County sheriff says his deputies are “not here to do the bidding of the federal government” and aren’t looking to track people down for ICE, but they will adhere to the law.

Lawrence news January 20, 2025 - 11:15 am

Free virtual classes offered to help guide caregivers of children ages 0 to 5

by Maya Hodison

A free six-week online program aims to provide Douglas County families and caregivers with tools to care for their children ages 0 to 5.

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