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Photos: Lawrence community menorot lighting
Members of the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Hanukkah with menorot lighting, a potluck, and fellowship.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence community menorot lighting
Members of the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Hanukkah with menorot lighting, a potluck, and fellowship.
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Criminal case expungement clinic coming up at Lawrence library
Students with the KU School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a criminal record expungement clinic Monday at the Lawrence Public Library.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous poets visit Haskell to inspire students with writing workshops
Eleven Indigenous poets visited Haskell Indian Nations University Wednesday to host writing workshops with more than 300 Indigenous college students.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
HeadQuarters Kansas announces interim executive director after predecessor resigns
HeadQuarters Kansas, previously known as Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, has hired an interim executive director following the former CEO’s resignation.
City of Lawrence launching new homeless solutions division; homeless programs coordinator to become director
The City of Lawrence is launching its new homeless solutions division, and Misty Bosch-Hastings, who has served as homeless programs coordinator for the city since summer, will serve as its director.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district committee to recommend postponing middle school boundary changes
A Lawrence school district committee decided Wednesday to recommend the district keep its current boundaries with the conversion of one middle school into a STEAM school next year, pushing boundary changes out a year.
Douglas County Commission denies request from developers of project south of Lawrence
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday voted 2-1 against the next step in a plan for the New Boston Crossings development south of Lawrence. However, the denial won’t likely have much of an impact on the project overall.
Teen charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lawrence girl’s shooting death
A 17-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a 15-year-old Lawrence girl’s shooting death last month in Olathe.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
100 Good Women to hold annual accessory exchange; everything sells for $1
Lawrence nonprofit and volunteer group 100 Good Women will host their annual accessory exchange Saturday, where everything will be sold for $1.
Driver arrested after allegedly fleeing 4-vehicle crash in Lawrence, striking patrol vehicle
Police arrested a 27-year-old Lawrence man Tuesday night after he allegedly caused a four-vehicle crash, fled the scene and struck a patrol vehicle.
Monarch butterflies just took a big hit. Midwesterners may see few of them this year
Butterfly enthusiasts in the eastern half of North America will have to look harder this spring and summer to spot monarchs, which have become an international symbol of insect conservation.
Save the date: Douglas County Commission to hold special meeting on proposed solar farm
Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session and a special Saturday meeting this spring to discuss a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence.
Lawrence city commissioners approve next step for New Boston Crossing development
The Lawrence City Commission approved on a 4-1 vote Tuesday a comprehensive plan amendment that brings a development south of Iowa Street and K-10 one step closer to fruition.
City of Lawrence, Douglas County partner with local organizations aiming to support small businesses
Lawrence and Douglas County leaders are building a roadmap for entrepreneurial growth and doing work toward equitable entrepreneurship.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Nations University to offer new agriculture business degree
Haskell Indian Nations University will soon offer a new agriculture business degree program aimed at empowering Native American farmers and ranchers.
KU research team to launch book on adaptive use musical instruments
A KU research team will soon hold a celebration of a new book that sheds light on technology designed to make music accessible for people of all abilities.
