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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
LINK’s lease has skyrocketed and expired, but it isn’t leaving, board president says
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen continues to serve free meals four times a week, but it’s facing a 286% cost increase to continue using space in the basement of First Christian Church.
Nathan Kramer
Free State choir students prepare for ‘Encore’
The singing Firebirds of Free State will perform music spanning all the way from 1954’s “Mister Sandman” to present-day hits, with plenty in between, during their upcoming “Encore” performances.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Panera Bread in west Lawrence set to open
A new Panera Bread is soon to open in west Lawrence, and the cafe will offer one free bagel per month for a year to the first 50 guests on opening day.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
New city website shows burial sites of 64,000 people laid to rest in Lawrence cemeteries
The City of Lawrence has launched a new searchable database of burial records for Oak Hill, Memorial Park and Maple Grove cemeteries. People can also add information about the deceased.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County to host severe weather training; tornado siren tests planned
As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, Douglas County Emergency Management will host a severe weather training session on March 13. It’s free and open to the public.
Nathan Kramer/Lawrence Times
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.
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