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Lawrence community members gather to protest fascism, ‘musky’ government
Around 250 Lawrence community members filled the four corners at Ninth and Massachusetts streets Sunday to express their concerns about the state of America’s democracy.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Transit proposes several changes to bus routes; will accept feedback all month
Lawrence Transit is proposing several major and minor changes to citywide and KU bus routes, and staff will accept feedback from riders throughout the month of March.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell students, supporters protest firings, demand government keep its ‘Hands off Haskell’
Holdings signs that read “My education is not your budget cut” and “Culture erasure is not progress,” about three dozen people marched Friday morning down Massachusetts Street to South Park in protest of recent firings at Haskell.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Lawrence Music Alliance to kick off Music Business Month
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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Shivers abound as Lawrence students, educators take a cold dip, raise $18K for Special Olympics
Sunshine and temps in the low 60s were a welcome contrast to arctic wind chills a week ago. Still, that combination proved a bit deceptive Thursday afternoon as students and educators took the Special Olympics Polar Plunge outside Lawrence High School.
Cuyler Dunn / Lawrence Times
Students protest KU removing gender-inclusive assignments at Grace Pearson scholarship hall
Nearly 75 students gathered Wednesday in front of Strong Hall, which houses top administrators on KU’s campus, to protest the university removing gender-inclusive assignments and restrooms in Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Feb. 25, 2025 (Sponsored post)
“Temple Grandin nearly had a clean sweep of our bestsellers for the past two weeks! The Raven sold books at a few of her talks in Iola earlier this month,” the Raven Book Store writes of this week’s bestsellers.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell Foundation now accepting donations to help support fired employees, fill some roles on campus
A nonprofit organization is now collecting donations to support Haskell Indian Nations University following federally ordered staff and faculty cuts.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence compost facility now to open for the season on March 8
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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County high schoolers invited to apply to Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is hoping to empower youth voices through a creative contest. Winners will be featured at this year’s celebration.
Sunrise Project has found a new home in North Lawrence
Sunrise Project has found a new space where it can continue to couple social connections with food equity.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High senior Zana Kennedy named Kansas Student Journalist of the Year
Lawrence High School senior Suzana “Zana” Kennedy was named the state’s student journalist of the year Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 17-23, 2025
”This winter has been a great cat TV channel for our cat, as she chatters away at birds through a double-paned window. … It’ll be another good week to feed birds (not feed birds to cats!),” Ken Lassman writes in the latest Kaw Valley Almanac.
Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival
Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.
Erin Brown/Contributed photo
Partnership looks to shift Lawrence’s entrepreneurial support system with Indigenous-led approach; roundtables open
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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed for now
After more than 13 years in business, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed — at least for now.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Feb. 12, 2025 (Sponsored post)
”Lawrencians are reading ‘On Tyranny’ to gain a better understanding of unchecked political actions, and many are still finding escape into strong science fiction, fantasy, and romantic worlds,” the Raven Book Store writes of this week’s bestsellers.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Save the date: Lawrence compost facility soon to open for the season
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.
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