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Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center sees increase in visitors; fundraiser to feature live music, silent auction
The Homeless Resource Center is hosting a fundraiser to support its multiple initiatives, as the organization has seen a significant increase in the number of people using its services.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center sees increase in visitors; fundraiser to feature live music, silent auction
The Homeless Resource Center is hosting a fundraiser to support its multiple initiatives, as the organization has seen a significant increase in the number of people using its services.
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Lawrence man, 38, not seen since Feb. 6
Lawrence police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who was last seen almost two weeks ago, according to a brief social media post from the department late Friday.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lulu’s Latin Food opens in Lawrence, offering ‘Mexican menu with Latin specialties’
Lulu’s Latin Food made its debut opening Friday. The restaurant fills a gap in Lawrence cuisine as it provides some authentic dishes not readily available in town as well as traditional favorites, says co-owner Eli Zaragoza.
Juana Summers, of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered,’ set to speak at Dole Institute
Juana Summers, a journalist who has covered national politics for more than a decade, will share her insight and speak on her experience Tuesday at the Dole Institute of Politics.
Lawrence Home Show to return this weekend after long hiatus
Following two years with no show, organizers are excited for the Lawrence Home Show to return this weekend.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
100 Good Women’s annual accessory exchange set for Sunday
Volunteer group 100 Good Women is hosting its annual accessory exchange Sunday at the fairgrounds. People can pick through jewelry, purses, shoes, hats, scarves and belts — all for $1 apiece — then stick around and mingle.
Should the Lawrence City Commission expand to 6 members plus a mayor? Voters will decide next year
Lawrence voters in November 2024 will vote on one question that actually decides a lot more questions: Should we directly elect a mayor? Should the Lawrence City Commission expand to 6 members? Should they be elected by districts?
Lawrence Style Scout — Winter 2023
In this episode, join us as we cruise the alleyways of downtown Lawrence in search of stylish folks. From flirty styles to industrial looks, everyone has a different way of showing their colors.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
As Lawrence school closure talks loom, report identifies lowest-scoring district buildings
The Lawrence school district’s budget committee’s recommendation for the 2023-24 year remained unspecified at the end of the group’s final meeting Wednesday, but the committee did learn how elementary and middle schools scored on an assessment of district facilities.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Rontarus Washington Jr., detained more than 5 years before murder case was dismissed, files lawsuit against Douglas County
A man who was in custody of the Douglas County jail for more than five years while his case was still pending has filed a federal lawsuit against the county and its top elected law enforcement officials.
Kansas cities push back against House bill nullifying local anti-discrimination ordinances
Rep. Patrick Penn introduced a section of a bill that would strike down local government measures against discrimination and forbid cities from adopting restraints on discrimination beyond state or federal law.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
1900 Barker expanding to downtown Lawrence with a ‘restaurant vibe’
Taylor Petrehn, of 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe, is excited to expand his bakery’s presence to Mass Street.
Lawrence school district graduation rates have increased, accreditation report shows
High school graduation rates in the Lawrence school district increased last year, adding onto its gradual improvement over the years, a new accreditation report states.
Lawrence City Commission approves ordinance changes aimed at helping people find housing
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved an ordinance change that creates a protected class based on source of income, as well as status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking. The change also disallows discrimination based on prospective tenants’ immigration status.
Douglas County could see snow Wednesday and Thursday
Douglas County could see 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
‘This was not a good Samaritan out giving food’: Residents of North Lawrence camp, advocate counter narrative about fight
Two residents of the North Lawrence camp for people experiencing homelessness were charged with crimes after a fight Saturday, but other residents and an advocate say the alleged victim was not supposed to be at the support site at all.
