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KC World Cup CEO: Lawrence one of the ‘most engaged’ communities in region
Lawrence is well positioned to cash in on an estimated regional windfall of more than $600 million next summer when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, the CEO of KC’s World Cup planning told local business leaders Tuesday evening.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KC World Cup CEO: Lawrence one of the ‘most engaged’ communities in region
Lawrence is well positioned to cash in on an estimated regional windfall of more than $600 million next summer when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, the CEO of KC’s World Cup planning told local business leaders Tuesday evening.
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BLACK Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center to host open mics on first Fridays
BLACK (Black Literature & Arts Collective of Kansas) Lawrence is collaborating with the Lawrence Arts Center to host monthly open mics on several upcoming first Fridays.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Saltwell Farm Kitchen rising from the ashes with goals to rebuild and reopen after fire
It was extremely fortunate timing when Mia Morrow, sous chef at Saltwell Farm Kitchen, started locking up the restaurant right before the dryer burst into flames.
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Merc Co+op to celebrate new mural honoring fair trade movement
The Merc Co+op will soon celebrate a new mural on the outside of its building that aims to inspire shoppers to value the people who grow the food they buy.
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Candidates discuss safety, code enforcement at North Lawrence Improvement Association forum
Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed neighborhood safety, code enforcement, lack of a grocery store and more during the North Lawrence Improvement Association forum Wednesday evening.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘Prevention is possible,’ advocates say of domestic violence
Community members who gathered Wednesday evening at South Park learned how watching for more subtle signs of domestic violence can save lives.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission candidates talk business at Chamber forum
Lawrence City Commission candidates on Wednesday morning answered questions about tax systems, expanding businesses and more during a forum hosted by the Chamber of Lawrence.
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Lawrence school board candidate to ‘remove’ himself from race after arrest on suspicion of DUI
A candidate for Lawrence school board has announced plans to “remove” himself from the race following his weekend arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, though his name will still be on the ballot.
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Kaw Valley Farm Tour returns this weekend
The Kaw Valley Farm Tour this weekend will offer participants a chance to get an up-close look at how local foods, fibers and more are produced.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Late Night in the Phog to celebrate start of KU basketball season
An annual celebration of KU’s basketball teams returns Friday, and though in-person tickets have already been claimed, some parts of the event will be livestreamed.
Evergy, regulators near deal on Kansas electric rates
Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers, including those in Lawrence.
Lawrence city commissioners approve change to allow 2 affordable homes on more single lots
Lawrence city commissioners approved a tweak that will open up more single residential lots to possibly be developed with two small affordable homes.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Candlelight vigil, clothesline display aim to bring healing for survivors of domestic violence
An event Wednesday evening in Lawrence aims to empower survivors of domestic violence and to promote healing.
Fire causes significant damage at Saltwell Farm
A fire has caused significant damage at Saltwell Farm, a small restaurant and farm in Overbrook.
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission discuss renewable energy, collaboration with other local governments
Lawrence city commission candidates during a forum Monday evening spoke on renewable energy and efforts to collaborate with the Lawrence school district and Douglas County.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider code tweak that would allow 2 affordable homes to be built on more single lots
A proposed change would loosen restrictions on developing two small, affordable homes on certain types of single lots, potentially affecting more than 1,000 lots in Lawrence.
