Lawrence news
LATEST
Poetry Munch in Lawrence to spotlight nontraditional masculinity
Lawrence poets are set to bring their talents to the Replay Lounge stage Sunday for an edition of a monthly Poetry Munch focusing on nontraditional masculinity.
Poetry Munch in Lawrence to spotlight nontraditional masculinity
Lawrence poets are set to bring their talents to the Replay Lounge stage Sunday for an edition of a monthly Poetry Munch focusing on nontraditional masculinity.
FORECAST
Lawrence, KS WeatherMORE LAWRENCE NEWS
Lawrence school district names new Native American Student Services coordinator
David Farve, Mississippi Choctaw and Lawrence High alum, has been named the new coordinator of Native American Student Services for the Lawrence school district.
Lawrence teens work to alleviate period poverty for Kansans, cement legacy of their nonprofit
Even if Kansas legislators don’t pass bills this session in alignment with a Lawrence nonprofit’s mission, they’ve opened up a conversation on period equity, and that’s a win for a group of local teens.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Woman found dead in North Lawrence; police investigating as homicide
A woman was found dead from “apparent stab wounds” Thursday morning in North Lawrence.
Q39 barbecue coming to Lawrence; restaurant slated to open in October
Barbecue restaurant Q39 is coming to downtown Lawrence in October, according to a news release from the restaurant Wednesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High’s Maya Smith earns Kansas Student Journalist of the Year award
Lawrence High School senior Maya Smith was named the state’s top student journalist Wednesday by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.
Black History Month event at Lawrence library aims to offer ‘film, food and fellowship’
Amber Sellers said she wants to share the power of possibility with her community. That’s what inspired her to plan a film screening and talkback at the library this weekend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Section of U.S. Highway 40 west of Lawrence set to close until June
A stretch of U.S. Highway 40 west of the Kansas Highway 10 interchange at Sixth Street will close for about 100 days beginning next week.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission asks staff to research more recommendations for police oversight board
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday took no action on recommendations from a work group to improve the Community Police Review Board, instead directing city staff to do further research and return to the commission in April.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s compost facility to reopen for the season on first Saturday in March
The City of Lawrence will reopen its compost facility for the season with a self-load event on Saturday, March 2.
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence names new CEO
Laci Maltbie has been selected as the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. She most recently worked as director of development for KU Endowment.
Health department to offer immunizations, screenings at Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and the Lawrence Community Shelter are partnering to bring the health department’s clinical services directly to guests staying at the shelter.
A work group thinks the community should have more oversight of the Lawrence Police Department. Here’s how
A work group is recommending that Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board should have more oversight of complaints against the police department.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 19-25, 2024
Slender mountain mint seedheads, like beebalm seedheads, keep their aroma long after they have dried up. Smash them between your fingers and thumb and you’ll get a burst of minty essence that is surprisingly strong.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism
Emily Fetsch’s pursuit of answers at a young age led her on a path of advocacy and into the role of lead organizer for Justice Matters.
City offices to close, trash pickup to be delayed and more Presidents Day changes
Here’s a quick roundup of trash pickup details, offices that will be closed and more for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19.
