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Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class
As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.
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Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence board considers how to make airport an economic powerhouse for the community
Members of Lawrence’s Aviation Advisory Board think that with the right planning, the regional airport could become more accessible to the public and a linchpin of the city’s economic development.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Bert Nash panel to discuss how food, finances and physical health affect wellness
Panelists will discuss how physical health, financial well-being and food security shape overall wellness at an upcoming event hosted by Bert Nash.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Go all-out for Halloween with these October events around Lawrence
Whether you’ve got kids in costumes looking for some mild frights or you’re ready to go all-out with guts and gore on Halloween night, Lawrence has plenty of seasonal festivities this month.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Writers included in book about Sacred Red Rock rematriation to join reading
Many contributors to a book documenting the return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation will read from their sections at an upcoming event at Haskell.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Costco gas station in Lawrence set to open early
The gas station that is part of the Costco being built in northwestern Lawrence is set to open a couple weeks ahead of the store itself.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a pilot project that will turn some shipping container shelters at the Lawrence Community Shelter into extended-stay housing.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission discusses conservation, recreation in plan for Wakarusa River Valley
Ecological protection, recreation opportunities and cultural access are all part of Douglas County’s draft Wakarusa River Valley plan, which the county commission learned more about Wednesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Claire’s Community to host Domestic Violence Awareness Month events in Lawrence
Claire’s Community, a Lawrence nonprofit that aims to educate people about healthy relationships, will host events to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Hilltop parents host job fair for center’s staff; ‘anything we can possibly do matters,’ organizer says
Parents of Hilltop Child Development Center students hosted a career fair on Tuesday, bringing together childcare providers so Hilltop staff members could search for new jobs as the center will soon close.
Spencer Museum of Art to bring back Backyard Bash; all are welcome
Dust off your capes and tights — the whole family is welcome to dress up as superheroes and come play, make rainbow strings, smash piñatas, paint with sound and more at the Spencer Museum of Art’s Backyard Bash.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 6, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission approves updated bikes plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan that will shape bicycle safety and infrastructure priorities for the next five years.
Why are there so many vape shops in Lawrence? Health department wants them to butt out
The director of the Lawrence-Douglas County health department says the answer to the age-old question — why are there so many vape shops here? — is simple. It’s easy to open one.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves plan to issue revenue bonds for water and sewer projects
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to allow the city to sell revenue bonds to fund about $26.5 million of water and sewage system projects.
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