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Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Mass Street Madness
Mass Street shoppers, visitors and regulars were beginning to take advantage of the wide open street closed to vehicle traffic Saturday morning ahead of KU’s Final Four game against Villanova.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street calm before the chaos
Massachusetts Street will come to life Saturday with a party ahead of the Kansas Jayhawks facing the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four. But as the roads were closed in preparation Saturday morning, the street was almost empty.
Courtesy of Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos in Lawrence offering free taco, queso to those who stop by April 4-10
No matter what happens this weekend, there will be something to look forward to on Monday. Torchy’s Tacos in Lawrence is offering one free taco of your choice and one free green chile queso to everyone who stops by the restaurant.
Kayana Szymczak via KU
Harvard professor to present ‘Why Trust Science?’ at KU next week
Why trust science? This is the question that world-renowned geologist and historian Naomi Oreskes aims to answer during one of two presentations at KU next week.
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New manager of human services continues efforts toward safe, accessible housing for all in Douglas County
Gabi Sprague is the new human services program manager for Douglas County. She’ll focus on preventing homelessness and helping unify the work of local social service agencies. Though the title is new for Sprague, the work isn’t.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for March 29, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“Not only is Sarah Smarsh’s wonderful book about Dolly Parton on the list, but so is Dolly Parton’s first novel.”
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Free State junior awarded 2022 Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Soledad Edison, 17, has been inspiring conversations of equity in the classroom since middle school. Now a junior at Free State, he has a passion for connecting with diverse people and finding solutions to issues facing marginalized students.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Mass Street to close for Final Four games
The city will close Massachusetts Street in anticipation of — hopefully — large crowds of Jayhawk fans celebrating, according to a news release Monday.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 28 – April 3, 2022
Here are some raccoon tracks in the wet creekside soils, one of their favorite haunts. Wet weather this week should enhance your ability to see animal tracks, and even if it doesn’t rain where you are.
Conner Mitchell / The Lawrence Times
KU headed to Final Four; downtown Lawrence celebrates
Despite offensive struggles in the first half, the Kansas Jayhawks wowed the crowd and came back to top the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday, 76-50.
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Lawrence half pipe honoring legendary KC skateboarder would be unique within 500 miles, organizers say
Friends and family of Corey Lawrence, a skateboarder who died after an accident in 2021, hope to pay tribute to his love for the sport by building a new half pipe at Centennial Park.
Jeff Burkhead via LMH
LMH Health: No COVID inpatients for the first time since June
Lawrence’s hospital has had zero COVID-19 inpatients for two days in a row, according to a community update Wednesday.
EMILY's List
Lawrence legislator nominated for national award celebrating women in public office
Kansas Rep. and Lawrence local Christina Haswood has been nominated for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award, which recognizes an “extraordinary woman” serving in state or local office.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Microtransit on Sundays, better grocery store access and more changes planned for Lawrence Transit
City of Lawrence transit staff members have published the final scenario of bus route redesigns, which include some Sunday service and improved access to grocery stores for those who live in underserved areas of town.
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KU Law students providing free tax help for Douglas County residents who qualify
University of Kansas law students want to help with your taxes for free.
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Virtual discussion on Indigenous studies will celebrate completion of Kansas Open Books project
The University Press of Kansas will host a free, virtual event next week to commemorate the completion of Kansas Open Books, an initiative to digitize books that are no longer in print and make them freely available online.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 21-27, 2022
Leaves are emerging from woodland gooseberries in northeast Kansas, with a few false rue anemone emerging. The dry weather has meant a slower spring woodland wildflower season, but this week’s rains may change that, so go take a look!
Cara Romero
Indigenous artists’ works to be showcased during March Final Friday
An art exhibit featuring works by Cara Romero and emerging artists involved with the Indigenous Arts Initiative will be a highlight of this month’s Final Friday.
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