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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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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU Innovation Park wins $22M in federal funds for national security center
KU Innovation Park will receive $22 million in federal funding for the Kansas National Security Innovation Center.
Douglas County Commission adopts open space plan
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to adopt a plan that aims to preserve and promote open space in the county.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Centennial Park skatepark renovations
A ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning will celebrate the recently revamped Centennial Park skatepark in Lawrence.
University Dance Company spring show to feature aerial artists, more than 50 students
The students of the University Dance Company will be joined by special guests from Kansas City Aerial Arts for their spring concert, coming up Friday through Sunday.
3 people killed in crash north of Lawrence
Three people were killed in a crash near the Jefferson County line north of Lawrence, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
HeadQuarters Kansas announces new interim executive director
The board of directors of HeadQuarters Kansas has announced Ruby Johnson as the suicide prevention nonprofit’s new interim executive director.
Lawrence City Commission approves $3M contract as part of municipal services campus, estimated at $133M
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $3 million agreement for design and construction phase services for a new Municipal Services and Operations campus, estimated at $133 million total.
Sacred Red Rock arrives at new home in Council Grove; future of Robinson Park to be determined
The Sacred Red Rock recently arrived at its new home on Kaw Nation land, and future plans for Lawrence’s now-vacant Robinson Park are up for discussion.
Dog killed, trailer home destroyed in fire in Lawrence
A dog died and a trailer home is a total loss because of a fire Monday afternoon in Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
Haskell student missing; community asked to report information to Lawrence police
A Haskell Indian Nations University student is missing, and people are asked to keep a lookout and report any information on his whereabouts to Lawrence police.
Community members to plant fruit trees at Lawrence Public Library during ceremony
During an upcoming ceremony, community members will be planting an orchard of fruit trees at the Lawrence Public Library and serenading it into life.
Tom Harper
City of Lawrence seeks input to develop brick streets and sidewalks policy; open house coming up
The City of Lawrence wants community feedback as staff members look to develop a policy on maintenance, restoration and preservation of brick streets and sidewalks.
Willow Domestic Violence Center’s interim director named to permanent position
Jessica Beeson, the interim executive director of the Willow Domestic Violence Center, has been selected for the permanent position at the helm of the organization.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 1-7, 2024
Verbena is an early spring wildflower that has begun to bloom, and this giant swallowtail honed right in on it.
Hosting football games at Sporting Kansas City’s stadium will cost KU Athletics more than $200K
Kansas Athletics will pay a rental fee of $100,000 for each of the two football games it plans on hosting at Sporting Kansas City’s stadium during the upcoming season. Details on the cost of games at Arrowhead have not yet been disclosed.
