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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear report on curriculum, consider class additions
Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear a report on the district’s curriculum and structured literacy and consider adding some STEM courses.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go open annual Adornment show
Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members came out to Van Go to celebrate the launch of the young artists’ annual art show and sale.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Missing Lawrence man, 79, found safe
Stephen Earle Glass, 79, of Lawrence, was found safe Sunday morning, according to an update from the Lawrence Police Department.
New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors
Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Bizarre Bazaar gets underway at Lawrence Arts Center
Community members flocked to Bizarre Bazaar, the annual two-day art market that kicks off the holiday season in Lawrence, as it opened Friday evening at the Lawrence Arts Center.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Santa safely rescued from roof of Weaver’s Department Store
Santa Claus found himself stuck on the roof of Weaver’s Department Store once again Friday night, but first responders with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical came to the rescue.
Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade to return for 30th year (Sponsored post)
“Let’s have a parade!”
Those words kick off a local holiday tradition: the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. This year’s will be the 30th.
Lawrence area could see snow Saturday into Sunday
The Lawrence and Douglas County area could see a few inches of snow accumulation Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Lawrence Democrat Buskirk pivots to U.S. House bid in aftermath of run for Senate seat
Democrat Paul Buskirk, of Lawrence, got a taste of Kansas politics during a 2022 campaign for U.S. Senate, and plans to build on that experience by turning his attention in 2024 to a bid for the U.S. House seat held by Republican Tracey Mann.
Woman struck, killed by train in Lawrence
A woman was struck by a train and died from her injuries early Thursday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Here’s a sneak peek inside the Festival of Trees in downtown Lawrence
The Festival of Trees has a new location and new nightlife events this year, and its staple — a display of donated trees, wreaths and more with unique designs and themes — is ready for viewing hours, beginning Friday.
Lawrence Lights, the drive-thru holiday display and community fundraiser, to return
Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright is returning for its third year, starting Tuesday evening. The fundraiser event transforms the Youth Sports Complex into a festive winter wonderland.
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DARE Center names new executive director
Brett Hartford is the new executive director of Lawrence’s DARE (Drop-In and Rest) Center, its board of directors announced Wednesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence firefighter battling throat cancer months before retirement
John Mathis, the firefighter who has played Santa Claus during an annual holiday event in Lawrence for more than a decade, has been battling throat cancer, just months before he is set to retire.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Downtown Lawrence holiday lighting, Santa rescue to return
One of the city’s best known holiday traditions will return to downtown Lawrence Friday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Squishington’s Candy opening in downtown Lawrence
Just in time for Small Business Saturday and the beginning of holiday shopping season, Squishington’s Candy is opening at 646 Massachusetts St.
Meet Kansas’ new license plates, coming in spring 2024
Gov. Laura Kelly’s office has announced a new license plate design, coming to vehicles beginning in spring 2024.
Lawrence City Commission hears issues at impasse between city and union, offers direction
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday leaned more toward siding with the city in an ongoing impasse with one of the employee unions, but they agreed to some compromises.
Lawrence City Commission wants to keep sustainability board; 4 boards to be absorbed into city manager’s office
Lawrence city commissioners agreed Tuesday that they don’t want to eliminate the Sustainability Advisory Board, and three of five commissioners agreed to a plan to dissolve four boards and move their duties under the city manager’s office.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Two-day Bizarre Bazaar to include 3 floors of local artists, variety of entertainment
Bizarre Bazaar, an annual two-day art market, will soon return, bringing three floors of local artists selling handcrafted works and a full lineup of entertainers to the Lawrence Arts Center.
Lawrence, central Kansas electric bills will increase following approval of Evergy rate hike
State regulators approved Evergy’s plan to raise electric rates for customers in much of the state, including in Lawrence, by about $5 per month, but decrease rates for Kansas City customers.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence man charged in double shooting, police chase believed conspiracy theories, fiancée testifies
The fiancée of a man charged with killing two people and firing a gun at police officers during a cross-town chase in July 2022 testified on Tuesday that the man had been acting strangely in the weeks leading up to the shootings.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, changes to trash pickup and more holiday notes
Here’s info on free parking, Lawrence Transit, trash pickup, what’s closed when and more for the holiday weekend.
Kansas court officials confirm details of ‘evil, criminal’ international cyberattack
Foreign cybercriminals launched the attack on the Kansas judicial branch’s information system in October and stole records of appellate cases and judicial administration files potentially regarded as confidential under state law, officials said Tuesday.
