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Lawrence City Commission approves markers to tell story of Sacred Red Rock
After a successful effort to rematriate the Sacred Red Rock with the Kaw people, the Lawrence City Commission has approved markers to be placed in the park where the stolen boulder sat for nearly a century.
Lawrence City Commission approves markers to tell story of Sacred Red Rock
After a successful effort to rematriate the Sacred Red Rock with the Kaw people, the Lawrence City Commission has approved markers to be placed in the park where the stolen boulder sat for nearly a century.
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Sacred Red Rock arrives at new home in Council Grove; future of Robinson Park to be determined
The Sacred Red Rock recently arrived at its new home on Kaw Nation land, and future plans for Lawrence’s now-vacant Robinson Park are up for discussion.
Tom Harper
City of Lawrence seeks input to develop brick streets and sidewalks policy; open house coming up
The City of Lawrence wants community feedback as staff members look to develop a policy on maintenance, restoration and preservation of brick streets and sidewalks.
Historic Resources Commission approves design plans for Q39 barbecue project in downtown Lawrence
Members of the city’s Historic Resources Commission on Thursday voted 5-1 in favor of design plans as part of the Q39 barbecue restaurant coming to downtown Lawrence.
Why former KU basketball star Lynette Woodard should be as famous as Caitlin Clark
Up until a few weeks ago, Lynette Woodard from KU had scored more points in college basketball than any woman ever. But she was never recognized by the NCAA as a scoring champion.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU’s History of Black Writing project celebrates more than 4 decades of preserving Black literature
Certainly Black writers have always contributed to American literature, Maryemma Graham recalls thinking during her college class one day in 1972. That day, a seed was planted that would become the History of Black Writing.
Lawrence, Topeka conference to celebrate 70 years since Brown v. Board decision
An upcoming conference in Lawrence and Topeka will celebrate 70 years since the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
Markers memorializing Tiger Dowdell, Nick Rice could be back on city agendas in coming months
Markers remembering two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in the summer of 1970 could finally see their way back onto the agenda of the city’s Historic Resources Commission in the coming months.
A year of celebrating joy and resilience in Lawrence’s trans community
From protests and a Pride parade to working against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and more, the transgender community in Lawrence celebrated joy and resilience in many ways throughout 2023.
Lawrence City Commission approves new historic resources code, adds 2 locations to historic register
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the replacement of the Conservation of Historic Resources Code with an updated version.
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