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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go, community celebrate new mural at downtown Lawrence bridal shop
Community members gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the latest mural by the young artists of Van Go. The mural now decorates a wall of J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting in downtown Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go, community celebrate new mural at downtown Lawrence bridal shop
Community members gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the latest mural by the young artists of Van Go. The mural now decorates a wall of J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting in downtown Lawrence.
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Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Expert testifies that Lawrence man died from blunt force trauma; police detail ‘civil’ interactions with defendant
A man whose body was found downtown last summer died from multiple blunt force injuries, an expert testified Tuesday. Police officers also shared details of ”very civil” interactions they’d had with the defendant.
Sound off on the budget: City of Lawrence to launch A Balancing Act
Lawrence residents can soon give their input on how the city should spend money next year through an interactive online platform.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Hearing panel recommends Douglas County DA receive censure in disciplinary complaint case
A panel of attorneys have released their final report on a complaint against the Douglas County district attorney, and they’re recommending she receive a public censure.
Lawrence school district to apply for grant to hire school-based social workers
Lawrence school board member Carole Cadue-Blackwood said she had tears in her eyes Monday “because this is a dream come true for me to see more social workers in schools.”
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Testimony focuses on crime scene during first day of trial in beating death of Lawrence man
A Lawrence paramedic described the victim’s condition during the first testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a 62-year-old Lawrence man last summer.
Planning commission approves rezoning request for affordable housing development in west Lawrence
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on has approved a request to rezone land near Lawrence Montessori School to allow for affordable housing development.
Free State sweeps speech and debate national qualifier; Lawrence High qualifies 7
Free State High School’s forensics team dominated the speech and debate national qualifier, winning all four sweepstakes awards and seeing nine students punch their tickets to the national tournament. Lawrence High qualified seven students for nationals.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
Plea hearing set for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence girl
A plea hearing for a KC teen charged in the shooting death of a Lawrence girl is set for next month, and a hearing to determine whether the teen would be prosecuted as an adult has been canceled, according to court records.
Lawrence school district names new Woodlawn principal, West Middle School assistant principal
The Lawrence school district on Monday announced Brandon Daley as the next principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, and Mike Lewis as new assistant principal and athletic director for West Middle School.
KU to host cousin of Emmett Till; livestream of public talk will be available
The cousin and childhood best friend of Emmett Till will speak at a KU event this week. The talk will be livestreamed.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 22-28, 2024
Papaws are found in native woodlands as an understory tree, meaning that they only grow 10-20 feet tall, in the shade of the much taller trees that make up the dominant overstory canopy. Papaw’s chocolate colored blossoms can be found right now, hanging like bells on the branches.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Fashion show spotlights Indigenous designers at Haskell
Indigenous talent, resilience and resistance were on display Saturday during Haskell’s first fashion show, “Indigenous Couture Goes Vogue.”
Lawrence school board to consider seeking grant to hire district social workers
Citing an increased need for more mental health support for students, the Lawrence school district and Bert Nash are hoping to hire 26 social workers to serve schools by 2028.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence storytellers present digitized projects on homelessness, police brutality, Black joy
Suppressed experiences of marginalized communities — such as Lawrence’s unhoused people — have been brought to light by local storytellers.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
New restaurant and bar with ‘rustic French roots’ coming to East Lawrence
A new French-inspired restaurant, Sable Kitchen & Bar, is set to open this summer in East Lawrence.
