Latest in Lawrence Life
Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty conference in Lawrence to feature death row exoneree
A statewide group that aims to end the death penalty in Kansas will soon hold its annual conference at the Kansas Union, featuring a death row exoneree and nonprofit leader as the keynote speaker.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
First-time voters, families show up to Lawrence polls on Election Day with the future in mind
Douglas County saw a record number of early voters ahead of Tuesday, and more folks showed up at the polls for Election Day, some excited to participate in the process for the first time.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 5, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”The top 2 books on this list are from a couple of incredible events we had in the last couple of weeks. We are also starting to get a peek of the coming holiday season’s hot titles!” the Raven Book Store writes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence parade, KU events to recognize Veterans Day
Several Lawrence events, including an annual parade and a wreath-laying ceremony, are scheduled around Veterans Day this year to honor those who have served.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members gather for celebration of Palestinian culture
Lawrence community members gathered at the library Sunday for a taste of Palestinian culture and a visit from an all-female dance troupe.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU professor leads cultural burn at Field Station
A prescribed burn led by a KU professor at the KU Field Station Saturday morning will help ensure the area’s biodiversity and soil health in the future.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘We are not going back’: Lawrence women rally ahead of historic election
Chants of “We are not going back” resounded in South Park, where hundreds showed up for a women’s rights rally Saturday morning despite the rain.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU celebrates renovation, reopening of alternative communication lab
Several dozen Lawrence community members gathered Friday to celebrate renovations to a KU lab that helps people with complex communication needs.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Ride Lawrence Transit buses fare-free for 2025
Riders will be able to get around on Lawrence Transit buses without paying a fare again for all of 2025.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Kids, families, couples trick-or-treat in downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence’s annual trick-or-treating event drew flocks of people decked out in their Halloween costumes, including a massive praying mantis, several movie characters, and some feelings.
Christina Craig/Lawrence Times
Organizers gearing up for Lawrence Rally for Women’s Rights
Lawrence women and allies will rally for women’s rights at South Park days ahead of the historic Nov. 5 election.
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‘You do not have to be an expert to change the life of an animal’: Kitten Lady to share passion, education at Granada
Hannah Shaw, aka the Kitten Lady, has traversed the world to learn about feline care and culture, and she’s coming to Lawrence this week to share some of her knowledge.
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