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Loving Paws therapy dogs provide a fuzzy shoulder to lean on
Even if dogs can’t solve the world’s biggest problems, they can be present at just the right moment for folks who need a fuzzy shoulder to lean on, Loving Paws Animal Therapy’s volunteer coordinator believes.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Loving Paws therapy dogs provide a fuzzy shoulder to lean on
Even if dogs can’t solve the world’s biggest problems, they can be present at just the right moment for folks who need a fuzzy shoulder to lean on, Loving Paws Animal Therapy’s volunteer coordinator believes.
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Gina Carter wins $10K Bobs Award for bringing ‘warmth and energy’ to Woodlawn students
Gina Carter, a title reading and math teacher at Woodlawn Elementary, said she doesn’t come to a job every day — she comes to a place she truly loves. She was announced as the 2025 Bobs Award winner Friday morning.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Bishop Seabury Academy celebrates graduates and all students at Stepping Up ceremony
Seventeen seniors at Bishop Seabury Academy graduated Thursday evening alongside their peers and loved ones with a Commencement and Stepping Up ceremony.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Fired student worker sues, alleging KU violated his First Amendment rights
Anthony Alvarez, a KU student who served as a proctor for a scholarship hall, has filed a lawsuit against KU after he was fired from his position in the wake of speaking out against the university’s decision to end the hall’s gender-inclusive housing.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Julie Boyle, longtime spokesperson for Lawrence Public Schools, announces retirement
Lawrence Public Schools Executive Director of Communications Julie Boyle will retire from the district after more than 27 years in the position.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, a trash day reminder and more for Memorial Day in Lawrence
Here are closures, service changes and other tidbits to know for Memorial Day in Lawrence.
Jewish leaders mourn ‘devastating blow’ after former Kansas student killed in D.C. shooting
The leaders of a Jewish center at KU joined a chorus of sorrow and outrage over the killing of alumna Sarah Milgrim and her partner Wednesday night outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Free State grads urged to be lifelong learners at 2025 commencement
Free State High school graduate Elle Cormaney offered a gift of new shoes to the graduating Class of 2025 — not a physical pair, but a pair offering a lesson for the Firebirds to run to create their futures.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioner pushes to increase funding for Bert Nash amid center’s financial crisis
In the wake of impending staff cuts at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, a Douglas County commissioner is pushing for the county to reduce the center’s rent and potentially boost its funding to ensure its doors don’t close.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Bert Nash announces cuts to staff, salaries; center offering voluntary early retirement
Nearly every area of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will see job cuts, and some employees will see salary cuts between 2% and 15% as the center has “reached the level of a financial exigency,” according to the center’s CEO.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Busker Festival, Art Tougeau set for this weekend in downtown Lawrence
Two summer staple events bringing performing artists and mobile art to downtown Lawrence streets are back again.
Bishop Seabury Academy announces the Class of 2025 (Announcement)
“The 17 members of the Class of 2025 have received 120 acceptances to 80 different colleges and were offered more than $10 million in four-year renewable scholarships and institutional grants,” Bishop Seabury Academy writes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence High Class of 2025 graduates, prepares to seize a changing world
Adele Erickson imparted some advice from a fortune cookie to her fellow Lawrence High School graduates: “One must look back to learn to look forward.” The Chesty Lions Class of 2025 graduated Tuesday night.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for May 20, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence city commissioners approve rezoning for apartment complex at 3rd and Michigan
The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to approve a rezoning request to allow for developers to build a two-story, 24-unit apartment building near LMH Health.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence cites potential loss of $8M in federal funds as reason for resolution that sparked uproar
The City of Lawrence is “exploring the risks associated with potentially losing $8M in funding,” according to a statement regarding a draft resolution that pledged the city would stop enforcing its equal rights ordinances in order to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
