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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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Lawrence school district analyzes former Broken Arrow and Pinckney students’ attendance, behavior
Attendance and behavior issues among students who transferred from the now-closed Pinckney and Broken Arrow elementary schools last year have improved, a district administrator told the school board Wednesday.
Pet killed in house fire in North Lawrence
A pet died in a house fire Thursday evening in North Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
Stan Herd earthwork highlights opposition to solar energy project as Douglas County Commission’s decision looms
Opponents of a planned solar energy project have joined with Lawrence artist Stan Herd to create an earthwork ahead of the Douglas County commissioners’ special Saturday meeting where they will vote on the project permit.
KU students from Lawrence, Olathe selected as Goldwater Scholars
University of Kansas juniors Cecilia Paranjothi, of Lawrence, and Kit Savoy, of Olathe, have been chosen as Goldwater Scholars.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Lawrence men sentenced to prison in shooting that killed Wichita man reportedly intent on robbing drug dealers
The shooter in a 2021 homicide that left a Wichita man dead was sentenced Wednesday to more than 17 years in prison, but mitigating circumstances led to a second man receiving a sentence of just more than 6 years.
No extra transportation costs expected for busing STEAM school students; no late start Wednesdays proposed
The Lawrence school district is not expecting additional costs associated with transportation for students attending its planned STEAM school, which will most likely have longer school days but maintain early release Wednesdays.
Lawrence open mic fundraiser to help Haskell students, peers travel to classmate’s ceremony
Art Love Collective, The Burger Stand and Taco Zone are coming together to raise funds so friends can attend the ceremony for Cole Brings Plenty, 27, who was found dead last week after being missing for several days.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Pedestrian struck by delivery truck, seriously injured on KU campus
A person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a delivery truck on KU’s campus.
Investigators say no signs of foul play in Haskell student’s death
Detectives, crime scene investigators and the medical examiner’s office say they have determined there is no indication of foul play in the death of Cole Brings Plenty, 27.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
No injuries in crash on Farmer’s Turnpike, but road closed
No one was injured but part of the Farmer’s Turnpike is closed after a semitrailer crash north of Lawrence Wednesday afternoon.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Douglas County business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs can earn funding, training through free pitch competition
Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can receive support molding business pitches and then compete for a chance to earn funding from a $25,000 prize pool.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Prosecutors dismiss rape case against ex-KU basketball player, citing ‘insufficient evidence’
The Douglas County district attorney’s office has dismissed a rape charge against a former University of Kansas basketball player.
Lawrence City Commission approves first step of Mass Street redesign, requests further info on protected bike lanes
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a concept design for a reconfiguration of part of Massachusetts Street, asking city staff members to look into protected bike lanes and bring back more information.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence named to top 40% of impactful clubs nationwide
The local Boys & Girls Club has been placed in the top 40% of impactful clubs within the national network for its youth advocacy work during the previous year.
Lawrence Times places for several Awards of Excellence, including Photographer and Journalist of the Year
The Lawrence Times news team has been honored with six Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association, including second place Photographer of the Year and third place Journalist of the Year.
