In the photo at the top of this page, Lawrence author and musician Melvin Litton performs at Kaw Valley Public House. Check out our story about Litton at this link.
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Douglas County business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs can earn funding, training through free pitch competition
Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can receive support molding business pitches and then compete for a chance to earn funding from a $25,000 prize pool.
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence named to top 40% of impactful clubs nationwide
The local Boys & Girls Club has been placed in the top 40% of impactful clubs within the national network for its youth advocacy work during the previous year.
Lawrence Times places for several Awards of Excellence, including Photographer and Journalist of the Year
The Lawrence Times news team has been honored with six Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association, including second place Photographer of the Year and third place Journalist of the Year.
KU debate pair finish second in country at national tournament
The KU debate duo of Graham Revare and William Soper finished second in the country in policy debate Monday at the 78th National Debate Tournament.
Bill named after Lawrence self-advocate Kathy Lobb headed to governor for signature
Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature is now all that’s missing for Kathy’s Bill to become law. It’s been a long time coming for the Lawrence self-advocate who brought it to life, Kathy Lobb.
Photos: Lawrence community members gather to celebrate skatepark renovations
Dozens of Lawrence community members came together at Centennial Park on Saturday to celebrate renovations to the skatepark there and try out the new features.
KU’s First Nations Student Association to host annual powwow, cultures festival
People will soon gather in Lawrence for a daylong powwow and festival in celebration of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Saturday Lawrence Farmers’ Market to return; Tuesday markets discontinued
The weekly Saturday morning Lawrence Farmers’ Market is set for its season grand opening on April 13.
Solar eclipse coming up Monday; here’s when and where to watch in Lawrence
A total solar eclipse is coming up Monday. Lawrence is not quite in the path of totality, but KU students are planning an observation event for the community.
University Dance Company spring show to feature aerial artists, more than 50 students
The students of the University Dance Company will be joined by special guests from Kansas City Aerial Arts for their spring concert, coming up Friday through Sunday.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for April 2, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”The people of Lawrence seem to be excited for Hanif Abdurraqib’s book tour stop on April 16 at Liberty Hall: they’ve helped him debut at No. 1 with his amazing new book, ’There’s Always This Year,’” the Raven Book Store writes.
City of Lawrence seeks input to develop brick streets and sidewalks policy; open house coming up
The City of Lawrence wants community feedback as staff members look to develop a policy on maintenance, restoration and preservation of brick streets and sidewalks.
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