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Lawrence community invited to celebrate second annual Haskell Wetlands Day
The Lawrence community is invited to learn about protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through science, art, writing and more at the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day.
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Paw Valley Challenge kicks off Saturday; you can be on Sugar the Community Resource Cat’s team
The Lawrence Humane Society’s Paw Valley Challenge begins Saturday. No team? No problem — all are welcome on Sugar’s team.
Sophie Tate
Photos: Parts of Lawrence flooded after downpour
It rained in Lawrence Wednesday — and then it rained some more. Really quickly. Suddenly […]
Lawrence, Douglas County have opportunity for millions in funding to help end homelessness
Lawrence has a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for funding to combat homelessness and houselessness, according to a state official.
Lisa Coble
KU Theatre & Dance to premiere ‘Changemakers’ for season finale performance
The KU Department of Theatre & Dance this week will hold a run of its season finale, “Changemakers,” based on stories of community leaders, activists and frontline workers and reflecting social justice movements.
Hit the trails: Van Go planning May Day Hey Day
Van Go invites you to walk, ride, roll or run the Lawrence Loop at your own pace in their May Day Hey Day fundraiser on Saturday.
KDADS
Virtual summit to address homelessness in Lawrence and Douglas County
A summit to be held virtually Wednesday and Thursday, with the theme of “Challenge Meets […]
Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, April 26
The Lawrence school board approved an agreement with Baker University, gave initial approval to an equity policy and more Monday.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence police release name of woman struck by vehicle, killed Friday night
Lawrence police on Monday released the name of the woman hit by a vehicle Friday night at 19th Street and Naismith Drive.
Neal Long/@MusicKU
KU School of Music to perform 2 modern operas examining sexual assault, transgender identity
A University of Kansas School of Music graduate will see part of her dissertation project come to life on Tuesday as part of a virtual double-bill feature through the Lied Center of Kansas.
Preorder your Lawrence Times T-shirts right here
The Lawrence Times is very excited to announce that we’ll be placing a bulk T-shirt order. We’re accepting orders through noon Sunday, May 2.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, April 26
The Lawrence school board will review the district’s proposed equity policy, consider an agreement for dual credit classes with Baker University and more.
Olivia Schwyhart
Andromeda’s kittens: At 3 weeks, a little less wobbly
This week, the kittens got a little more sure-footed with walking around their nursery pen. They are still pretty wobbly.
Ollie Hall/Contributed
Herman’s Place celebrates a year serving food to those in need in Lawrence, in memory of namesake
Herman Hall has been gone since 1988, but his memory lives on through the “restaurant […]
Meet The Lawrence Times community advisory board
We are so excited to announce The Lawrence Times community advisory board.
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Woman, 60, struck by car, killed at 19th & Naismith
Updated at 11:49 p.m. Friday, April 23: A 60-year-old Lawrence woman was hit by a […]
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