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Young artists of Van Go unveil unique benches created for their clients
Twenty-one unique benches created by young Lawrence artists are on their way out into the world following the unveiling Friday at Van Go.
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Two dozen people hospitalized with COVID-19 at LMH Health as cases continue to soar
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Lawrence has started to reflect the recent record-breaking numbers of new cases.
Organizers promise to keep fighting for gymnastics program in Lawrence public schools
Supporters of Firelions gymnastics at the Lawrence school district’s two high schools have ramped up efforts to keep the program afloat with the launch of an online petition. They’re also vowing to make “a large presence” at the school board meeting Monday.
Douglas County DA seeks public feedback on in-person court hearings, jury trials
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez has launched an online survey to gauge how the public feels about in-person court hearings and jury trials amid record numbers of COVID-19 cases.
Where to get kids ages 12-15 their COVID-19 booster shots in Lawrence and Douglas County
Here’s a list of pharmacies and clinics in and near Lawrence and Douglas County that, as of Thursday afternoon, were offering booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15.
KDHE broadening eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters for children
Kansas and federal public health officials Thursday expanded eligibility for the Pfizer booster shot to 36,000 children between ages 12-15, and moderately or severely immunocompromised children ages 5-11 can get an additional primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
A moment in Lawrence: Audio-Reader recognizes volunteers’ outstanding service
Lawrence nonprofit Audio-Reader is celebrating 50 years of service to the blind, visually impaired, and print disabled. Several volunteers were recently recognized for outstanding years of service.
Douglas County implements emergency mask mandate, effective Friday; 727 new COVID cases reported since Monday
Douglas County officials have implemented an emergency mask mandate to curb the spread of COVID-19 as case numbers have reached record highs in the past week.
‘Our most difficult point’: Unvaxxed COVID patients overflow hospitals as doctors beg for help
Jennifer Schrimsher, a physician at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, was up until 2 a.m. revising contingency plans. The hospital, like all others in Kansas, is coping with unprecedented numbers of COVID-19 patients and staff members out sick with the virus.
Lawrence parents and teachers worry about risks, burden of omicron as return to school looms
Schools will be back in session Thursday despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in Douglas County, leaving parents and teachers wondering how the district plans to keep people safe and buildings staffed.
Lawrence Times announces news team, changes to come for 2022
On behalf of all of us at The Lawrence Times, I’m excited to announce our news team, our equity beat and more as we charge into 2022.
Lawrence group to light the dark, honor democracy at silent vigil Thursday
Community members will gather this week to mark the one-year anniversary of the violent U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Moving average of COVID-19 cases in Douglas County hits new high
The 14-day moving average of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Douglas County has reached a new high, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health statistics showed Monday.
7 employees of Raven Book Store purchase half of store’s ownership interest
The ownership structure of Lawrence’s Raven Book Store — fresh off an August move to its new Massachusetts Street home — expanded Monday, owner Danny Caine announced.
Passenger killed in head-on crash was 20-year-old Lawrence man
The man who died from his injuries following a crash just after midnight on New Year’s Day was 20-year-old James Henderson Jr. of Lawrence, according to police.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 3-9, 2022
This female cardinal looks like she is eyeing how much bird seed is left in the feeder, a little concerned about how little is left. Birds eat a lot more seed in cold temperatures as metabolism increases and alternative food sources diminish.