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Peers, educators support students of all abilities in Lawrence school district’s adaptive triathlon
A vibe of camaraderie and encouragement filled Lawrence High School’s athletic facilities Wednesday morning at the annual Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon.
Lawrence high school journalism programs bring home state awards
Student journalists from Lawrence High and Free State both took home awards from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association this year, adding to a tally of recent honors for the programs.
Free State wins 6th straight speech title, completes season sweep
The Free State High School speech team claimed its sixth straight state championship, completing a sweep of state titles this year after winning the debate crown in January.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County events selected for first round of new grants
Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for May 6, 2025 (Sponsored post)
“We had an amazing Independent Bookstore Day on April 26. People turned out! Everyone was so patient and so kind and we really are lucky to have such an amazing community of readers here in Lawrence!” the Raven Book Store writes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community encouraged to unite in fight against cancer at ‘Don’t Stop Believing in a Cure’ event
Douglas County organizers are celebrating 40 years of Relay for Life’s impact on cancer research and inviting community members to join them in a party reminiscent of 1985.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
9th Street Mexican Tacos takes place of short-lived cafe in Lawrence
Burrito King co-owners Angelina and Max Cruz are making a fresh start with their nearby Ninth Street location, reopening it as a sit-down taco restaurant called 9th Street Mexican Tacos.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Monarch Watch’s annual spring plant fundraiser is live; free open house to follow
Thousands of pollinator-friendly plants are available for purchase during Monarch Watch’s annual online sale and spring open house.
‘I want to uplift and inspire’: Education advocate, KU student crowned Miss Indian World
KU student Dania Wahwasuck, Prairie Band Potawatomi and Pyramid Lake Paiute, has been named the 2025-26 Miss Indian World. As a cultural ambassador, she plans to continue advocating for youth education.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Powwow at Hillcrest Elementary School draws hundreds of community members
School powwows are common in areas with large Native American populations, but Saturday’s powwow at Hillcrest Elementary was a first for Lawrence schools.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
‘This isn’t our first rodeo’: Kansas, Lawrence Democrats rally, prep for vote against amendment in August 2026
Local Democrats urged community members during a rally Sunday to help people register and get out the vote — and in particular, to vote against a constitutional amendment coming to ballots in August 2026.
Lawrence artists to open studios to the public during Art Spaces event (Sponsored post)
Area artists will open their studios, homes and creative spaces to guests during Lawrence’s free, self-guided, open-studio tour, Art Spaces.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Art students, teachers celebrated at Lawrence Arts Center’s Vanguard Awards
Art students and their teachers celebrated their award-winning artwork Friday evening at the annual Vanguard Awards during the opening reception for the USD 497 Exhibition.
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Youth-led inclusive period pantry to host block party in Lawrence amid leadership shift
As the founders of Honor Moon’s period pantry and nonprofit foundation make their transition from high school to college, they’re teaming up with incoming leaders for a community event.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum collection digitization among 12 projects earning heritage grants
A preservation project at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum and 11 other cultural projects have earned $210,000 in grant money from Douglas County.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KC World Cup CEO: Lawrence one of the ‘most engaged’ communities in region
Lawrence is well positioned to cash in on an estimated regional windfall of more than $600 million next summer when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, the CEO of KC’s World Cup planning told local business leaders Tuesday evening.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Watkins Museum to celebrate 50 years with birthday party
Watkins Museum of History will host a public celebration of half a century serving Lawrence and Douglas County.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Save the date: Lawrence pool to open on Memorial Day
Save the date: Lawrence’s outdoor pool is set to open for the year on Monday, May 26. Splash pads will open the following day.
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