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Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
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Cordley Elementary student struck by car on Mass Street
A Cordley Elementary school student was struck by a car Monday afternoon near 20th and Massachusetts streets, according to an email from the school principal.
Contributed Photo / The University Of Kansas
Politicians, former students mourn death of longtime KU political scientist Burdett Loomis
Burdett Loomis, known as “Bird,” died over the weekend at 76 after being a fixture on the Kansas political scene for decades.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Where to get your COVID-19 booster shot in Lawrence (if you’re eligible), starting Wednesday
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has announced that it will soon offer a drive-thru clinic at LMH Health for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for those who qualify.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Hearings set for Rontarus Washington Jr. case up to July 2022 retrial
On one of numerous dates that Rontarus Washington Jr.’s case was once set to go to retrial, counsel instead met Monday to firm up deadlines and hearings leading up to a trial nearly 10 months away.
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Amir ElSaffar to bring blend of jazz, traditional Iraqi music to Lied Center
A performer coming to the Lied Center on Thursday will bring music described as beyond categorization — “a world of its own.”
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, 2021
The purple silky asters and the yellow blossoms of the Great Plains goldenrod await you at the Prairie Park Nature Center prairie, located southeast of 27th and Harper in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear report on staff diversity and retention, consider graduation requirement change and more
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on recruitment and retention of BIPOC staff, consider reducing elective requirements for seniors this year and more.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Wishing Bench in East Lawrence rededicated, redecorated
A few dozen people gathered Saturday for the rededication of the Wishing Bench in East Lawrence, but thoughts and memories of others who had touched and been touched by the bench filled out the bustling gathering.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Photos: St. John’s Oktoberfest honors memory of festival’s founder
St. John’s Oktoberfest, in its 24th year, honored the memory of Goetz Berthold. He died at 92 in November 2020.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence Busker Festival performers impress, on the street and in the air
The Lawrence Busker Festival returned to downtown Lawrence Friday and Saturday, and the fun will continue through Sunday.
Mark Potts / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Hot Rod Street Festival joins up with Electric Vehicle Showcase in Lawrence
The Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Festival returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday, and for the first time, it’s partnering with the Sustainability Action Network for the Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase.
Lawrence Trunk or Treat event planners seek donations, volunteers
Lawrence’s Nothing Unique Organization and Praise Temple Church of God in Christ are partnering up to plan a Trunk or Treat event for Halloween.
USD 497 update to families
Lawrence Public Schools to begin COVID-19 testing to curb quarantines
Effective Monday, the Lawrence school district will follow new COVID-19 guidelines that will allow symptom-free students and staff to test out of quarantine.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence man arrested in connection with 2-year-old’s accidental death
Lawrence police arrested a man Friday in connection with the accidental shooting death of a 2-year-old boy a week ago, according to a news release from the department.
Mary Costello
Kittens graduate from foster care to forever homes with volunteer support, face time on Mass Street
It’s a jungle inside the window front of Wild Man Vintage, complete with live cats on the weekends. And courtesy of some creative middle school students, their domain includes a climbable tree, too.
