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Lawrence Arts Center names interim director to permanent position
The Lawrence Arts Center has ended its search for a permanent director, naming ceramic artist, longtime staff member and interim executive director Ben Ahlvers to the position.
Lawrence Arts Center names interim director to permanent position
The Lawrence Arts Center has ended its search for a permanent director, naming ceramic artist, longtime staff member and interim executive director Ben Ahlvers to the position.
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Tipi raising at KU to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
KU and Haskell students will host a tipi raising Wednesday in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
First annual Kaw Valley Field Day draws families for rural fun
Community members gathered for music, food, pumpkins and more farm fun Saturday at the first annual Kaw Valley Field Day.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss DEI in city policy, budget issues and more
The four candidates vying for two Lawrence City Commission seats shared their views on diversity, equity and inclusion in city policy in the face of changes at the federal level, the budget and more during a forum Saturday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Reminder: Just a few days left to register to vote, update registration for city election
Just days remain before the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the upcoming Lawrence City Commission and school board election.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Judge denies retrial for Topeka man found guilty of murdering Lawrence musician; sentencing delayed
A judge on Friday denied a Topeka man found guilty of first-degree murder his request for a retrial. His sentencing is now set for December.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Cataloging and digitizing project at the Haskell museum will help tell the university’s story
A museum studies student is cataloging the vast collections at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum to improve access to and knowledge of Haskell’s history.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Section of Mass Street to close for Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase, plus other traffic updates
A few blocks of Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence will close for part of the day Sunday for the Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase. Here are details on that, plus other traffic updates around town.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Dillons announces grand opening of location on KU’s west campus
Dillons has announced a grand opening date for its new location within KU’s new mixed-use development on west campus.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
KU researchers partner on grant working with elementary teachers to stoke wonder of science
Research partners from Midwestern institutions, including KU, have netted a $5 million grant to collaborate with elementary schools and teachers to improve science education in the region.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Billy Mills Middle School locked down, dismissed after report of image of student with gun
Students are safe, but Billy Mills Middle School was locked down and then dismissed early for police to complete a thorough search after a student reported seeing a Snapchat image of another student with a gun.
Douglas County to expand property tax rebate program for seniors, disabled veterans
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to expand a property tax rebate program with a goal of offering further assistance to seniors with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.
Jenny Skillman/Contributed photo
Volunteers spruce up a tunnel that connects two Lawrence neighborhoods
The two-person Pinckney Tunnel Volunteer Collective has quietly cared for the tunnel connecting two Lawrence neighborhoods for years. A larger group came together over the weekend to spruce up the space.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence library’s fall book sale coming up
Readers are welcome to peruse thousands of books for sale at $2 or less each during the Lawrence Public Library’s upcoming fall book sale.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 7, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence
Tricks and treats aren’t just for Lawrence kids. There are plenty of spine-tingling events around town geared toward adults, including haunted houses, “Rocky Horror Show” performances, spooky burlesque and more.
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