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Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 2-8, 2023
The beautiful blue petals of the gentian are gracing some prairies this time of year.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 2-8, 2023
The beautiful blue petals of the gentian are gracing some prairies this time of year.
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Just Food director to join Heartland Community Health Center
Elizabeth Keever, executive director of Just Food, has announced in a news release that she is leaving the role after nine years with the food bank. She is joining Heartland Community Health Center’s leadership team.
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Lawrence man arrested in New Year’s Day crash that killed 1, injured 2 others
Lawrence police on Monday arrested the man who was driving a vehicle that struck another vehicle head-on shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, killing one passenger and seriously injuring two others.
The Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Times celebrates 1 year publishing
“We have so much reason to celebrate today. It gives me such great, heartwarming joy to look at all of the faces in this image — all of these people we’ve had the privilege of featuring in one way or another over the past year since we began publishing,” Mackenzie Clark, Lawrence Times reporter/founder, writes.
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John Waters, Kevin Willmott and more to be featured at Free State Festival; tickets on sale now
In-person appearances by filmmaker John Waters, comedian Cameron Esposito, musicians The Black Creatures and Oscar winner Kevin Willmott are among some of the highlights of Free State Festival’s Act 2.
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Photo: Free State debate duo win school’s first Round Robin tournament
The Free State High School debate team of John Marshall and Serena Rupp, both seniors, have added another first to the school’s résumé with their latest tournament win.
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Broken Arrow Elementary principal, director of secondary schools leaving posts
Two Lawrence Public Schools administrators will be leaving their posts at the end of June, the district announced Monday.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County District Court drops mask requirement; judges may still ask people to wear masks
Those with business in Douglas County District Court will no longer be required to wear masks to enter the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, effective Monday.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Many crashes, slideoffs reported as roads get slick; Lawrence Public Schools to start 2 hours late
Seventeen motorists had called Douglas County sheriff’s deputies for help within a span of about 3 1/2 hours Sunday as sleet fell and roads grew very slick.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Barrel racing at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
Horses and their riders gathered for a barrel racing event and a chance to win prizes Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Photo: Deerfield Doughnuts brought to life at Infusions Bakery in Lawrence
The doughnut creations of third-graders at Deerfield Elementary school have come to fruition.
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Taryn Wells, 14, recognized with award for leadership in social justice projects
Taryn Wells, 14, has earned the 2020 Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year Award for her community work and leadership in Lawrence.
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East Lawrence rec center to close for maintenance
The East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St., will be closed for maintenance next week, according to the city.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Schools to lift mask mandate effective Monday
Masks will be optional for all students and staff in Lawrence Public Schools buildings effective Monday, the district announced Friday afternoon.
Former Lawrence police officer arrested on suspicion of raping 20-year-old while he was on duty, 24 other counts
Former Lawrence police officer Jonathan Gardner was arrested Friday on suspicion of more than two dozen criminal counts, including an alleged on-duty rape and two dozen counts of official misconduct and unlawful acts with computers.
Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence Arts Center’s ‘Threads’ to bring local history to life on stage
A Lawrence Arts Center show this weekend will capture key movements and weave together portraits of people throughout local history.
