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Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition
Though the owners of a beloved holiday home have retired, there are plenty aglow this year to keep us inspired.
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition
Though the owners of a beloved holiday home have retired, there are plenty aglow this year to keep us inspired.
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Watkins Museum of History: Professor to share story from WWI-era postcard (Announcement)
During a Tuesday event, a professor will share an account of two Native American men, one of them local to Lawrence, who fought in World War I and are connected by a postcard discovered a century later.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to look to approve student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to approve student enrollment fees, including instructional fees, device fees and extra activity fees that will go into effect this fall.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Fair returns; here are some highlights to watch for
It’s that time of year again: The Douglas County Fair is bringing families, friends, furry creatures, food, fun and 4-H’ers to the fairgrounds. There will also be two nights of demolition derby this year.
Community Children’s Center plans family scavenger hunt fundraiser
A nonprofit child care organization in Lawrence will is hosting a family-centered scavenger hunt, where groups will set off on a quest through town and vie for victory.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Dole Institute celebrates what would’ve been namesake’s 100th birthday
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Saturday celebrated what would have been the former U.S. senator’s 100th birthday.
Ex-Douglas County sheriff’s deputy granted diversion in domestic battery case; that’s not uncommon, data shows
A former deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was granted a diversion this week in connection with a domestic battery charge from Halloween 2020.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Tom Harper: Smith Hall is vacant, but it’s now listed as a ‘contributing’ property in KU historic district (Column)
”Smith Hall, a building located within the University of Kansas’ East Historic District, is now a ‘contributing’ property within the district … We hope KU pivots and chooses to preserve Smith Hall,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Celebration with flyovers planned for Bob Dole’s 100th birthday
A tribute with special guests, musical performances, earthwork by Stan Herd, multiple flyovers and more will celebrate what would have been Sen. Bob Dole’s 100th birthday on Saturday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community asked to help creatively document Sacred Red Rock before its return to Kaw Nation
Lawrence community members are invited to creatively document their impressions of the Sacred Red Rock before it is finally returned to the Kaw Nation. The artwork could become a lasting part of the project’s story.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence panel discussion to offer tips on restoring native prairie in your own backyard
Two local experts will speak Sunday on how you can restore a bit of native prairie to your own backyard.
Nick Kuzmyak: Lawrence’s land development code update’s first major deliverable is ready, and your input is important (Column)
”We can have our voices heard now, when the fundamental laws are being set, rather than later when we hear of a development we don’t agree with or are frustrated at the slow pace of housing construction,” Nick Kuzmyak writes in this column on the city’s land development code update.
Kansas wooed mega employers like Panasonic with mega tax breaks. But that may end
Luring Panasonic to Kansas with $830 million of incentives was considered a major victory for the state. But as the company builds its $4 billion plant in De Soto, it’s unclear if state lawmakers will even allow another mega-project package.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence City Band closes out season
Hundreds of community members (and many four-legged friends) came out to South Park Wednesday evening for the Lawrence City Band’s final concert of the year.
Free camp to teach theater performance, filmmaking for kids of all abilities
A free camp slated for next week aims to teach young participants of all abilities about theater performance and filmmaking.
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Local therapist to host workshop on BIPOC wellness during awareness month
Racial trauma passes down through generations and takes form in people’s minds and bodies, Lawrence therapist Nicole Rials says.
