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AmeriCorps cuts ‘devastate’ Lawrence service organizations
DOGE’s sudden cuts to AmeriCorps funds have left four agencies serving Lawrence and Douglas County families more than $400,000 short to pay for dozens of essential employees.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
AmeriCorps cuts ‘devastate’ Lawrence service organizations
DOGE’s sudden cuts to AmeriCorps funds have left four agencies serving Lawrence and Douglas County families more than $400,000 short to pay for dozens of essential employees.
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Just as trees and other perennial plants go dormant in the winter, maintaining their lives underground until spring, the sphinx moth caterpillar will persist as a pupa underground all winter, emerging as a moth in the spring.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Phoenix Award winners celebrated for their contributions to Lawrence arts
Richard Renner said Sunday that after 40 years of performing all over the world, seeing awards and accolades, his Phoenix Award for contributions to the arts scene in Lawrence “without a doubt means the most.”
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Observers show up for eclipse despite cloudy skies
Clouds largely obscured Lawrence’s view of the partial solar eclipse Saturday morning, but that didn’t stop a crowd from showing up at Malott Hall.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence community members rally for transgender rights during bicycle race
Pink, white and blue flags abounded Saturday as Lawrence community members gathered to show support for transgender cyclists during the Belgian Waffle Ride.
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteer mentors to read with students
With a new initiative between the Lawrence school district and the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program, mentors can assist students with their curriculum — or just spark their love for reading.
Lawrence activists plan demonstration at bike race that bars transgender people from men’s and women’s categories
Lawrence activists are planning a demonstration in solidarity with transgender cyclists during a race Saturday that does not allow trans people to participate in the race categories that align with their gender identities.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
The deadline to register to vote in the Lawrence city election is Tuesday; here’s what you should know
Tuesday, Oct. 17 is the last day to register in order to vote in the citywide election coming up Nov. 7.
Voters will elect 3 Lawrence city commissioners and 5 Lawrence school board members.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Meet the 2023 Phoenix Award winners; they’ll soon be honored as leaders in Lawrence arts
Four people and two local organizations will soon be honored for their achievements and contributions to the Lawrence arts scene.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to continue this weekend in Lawrence
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Lawrence events on Friday and Saturday aim to celebrate Indigenous cultures and identities, specifically related to ecology.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Where to view Saturday’s partial eclipse in community
Lawrence will have a view of a partial solar eclipse Saturday, and a few observation events are planned around town.
Lawrence man says he feared getting shot by police during standoff; jury finds him not guilty
Louis Galloway would have gotten out of the car when officers told him to repeatedly for roughly an hour one night in April, but the vehicle’s broken passenger door didn’t open. Instead, he sat there with his hands in the air and a dog in his lap, both of them getting pelted with what’s essentially a powdered version of pepper spray.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
During Chamber forum, Lawrence school board candidates convey visions for public education
Lawrence school board candidates during the Chamber’s forum on Wednesday gave their thoughts on past board decisions as well as their visions for public education if they’re elected.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
KU basketball team gets 3-year probation for NCAA violations; some wins vacated
The University of Kansas men’s basketball team has been ordered to vacate 15 victories and its NCAA FInal Four appearance from its record for the 2017-2018 season as the result of a six-year investigation of recruiting infractions. The team also was put on probation for three years, a disciplinary panel ruled Wednesday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Get Downtown Block Party to celebrate 90 years of Granada Theater
The Granada Theater in downtown Lawrence is celebrating a big milestone, and it’s inviting the whole community to the party.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Gardens across Lawrence school district allow students to learn by growing
There’s now a blooming garden at every school site in the Lawrence school district, and students are learning how to grow food inside and outside of classroom settings.
