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Lawrence school district para had unlawful relationship with student, court documents allege
A former paraeducator in the Lawrence school district carried out an inappropriate relationship with a middle schooler, and in one instance touched the student against his will, court documents allege.
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Tom Harper: Walt Hull has forged functional metal works of art throughout Lawrence (Column)
Walt Hull’s path to become a blacksmith had twists and turns not unlike the functional works of art he’s shaped all over Lawrence. Now 83, he has no intentions of retiring. Tom Harper shares Hull’s story in this column.
Two people injured in crash near Clinton Lake
Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash Sunday morning near Clinton Lake and Eagle Bend Golf Course, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
John Brown’s Aboveground patio has reopened; it represents years of a small staff’s dedication to the downtown scene
John Brown’s Aboveground patio is open again after three years, representing a small team’s labor to survive the COVID era, adapt to changing city codes and net a James Beard award nomination.
Explorers of all ages can check out Kaw Valley farms and heritage sites during weekend of agritourism
The annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour will soon return, offering opportunities for people of all ages to interact with farm animals, pick flowers and produce, sample local food and drink, learn about sustainable agriculture and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community members come together for Haskell’s annual Welcome Back Powwow
Community members gathered at the powwow grounds at Haskell Indian Nations University Friday evening for the annual Welcome Back Powwow.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Local high school seniors recognized with awards from Lawrence Schools Foundation
Four Lawrence high school students were recognized Friday with the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s champion awards.
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Event will celebrate Lawrence author’s new book on exploring grassland rivers (Sponsored post)
George Frazier, author of “The Last Wild Places of Kansas,” has a new book, and he will soon speak at a Lawrence book release party about exploring the wildest stretches of grassland rivers that remain.
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Bert Nash’s community education series to look at mental health and neurodivergence
An upcoming event in the Nash Cares series hosted by Bert Nash will tackle equity, access and representation at the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health.
Lawrence’s sustainability board to send energy policy proposal on to city commissioners
Lawrence’s environmental sustainability board wants to propose an energy benchmarking policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save renters money. Their next hurdle is to capture the attention of city commissioners.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence working on bike plan updates, seeking community feedback
Lawrence and Douglas County community members can help shape the future of bicycling in town and beyond by weighing in on a bike plan update.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Art Market soon to return
The annual two-day Haskell Indian Art Market will again bring artisans together on the university campus.
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Lawrence Farmers Market will garner feedback on permanent location during virtual town hall
The Lawrence Farmers market is seeking a permanent location to build an outdoor pavilion. They will solicit community input on potential permanent sites during an upcoming virtual town hall.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Flyovers planned, road to close for KU football game
Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and a road near the stadium will be closed for the KU football game against the University of Cincinnati on Saturday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board votes to repurpose former Centennial elementary, expand Langston Hughes
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday voted to turn the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program, and add additional classrooms to Langston Hughes Elementary School.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Hilltop Child Development Center to close most west campus classrooms
Hilltop Child Development Center announced to families Wednesday that it is closing most of the classrooms at its west campus location temporarily, with no set timeline to reopen them.





