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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘Together’s the only way’: Unity theme resonates at tribute to MLK
Poetry, music and inspirational words were shared Friday afternoon in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy during the 34th MLK schoolwide assembly at Billy Mills Middle School.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Attorney’s medical issues delay jury trial for Lawrence teen charged with shooting his friend
The jury trial originally scheduled to begin later this month in the first-degree murder case against Cir Allen Keith Glover was postponed Friday afternoon at the request of his attorney.
The first EV batteries will come out of De Soto’s massive Panasonic plant this spring
One of the largest economic development projects in Kansas history will start churning out lithium-ion batteries as soon as March, Panasonic announced on Friday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Grant funding available for Douglas County projects on cultural and natural heritage, historic preservation
Douglas County community members have an opportunity to earn grant funding for projects that highlight cultural or natural heritage or preserve historic sites.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Restaurant Week features specials from nearly 5 dozen local restaurants
Lawrence Restaurant Week has kicked off, featuring dozens of locally owned restaurants and cafes offering special menu features through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Kansas election official asks for state law to deter threats against poll workers
Kansas’ top election official urged the Legislature to increase the penalty for threatening a poll worker, impose a ban on political parties nominating candidates without their consent and to compel counties to securely deploy ballot drop boxes.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU Powwow, Juneteenth, Busker Festival and more to receive city funding
The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive funding from the City of Lawrence this year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Parking is free, trash pickup not delayed and more notes for MLK Jr. Day in Lawrence
Starting with this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, solid waste pickup will not be delayed by a day in Lawrence. Details, plus more notes on holiday closures and service changes, are here.
Eva Kapanadze
Original stage play inspired by MLK Jr.’s message of community strength; tickets on sale
In the setting of a talk show, an upcoming original stage play in Lawrence will impart Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief in community strength.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Snow piles on Lawrence sidewalks and near bus stops hinder accessibility for pedestrians, bus riders
Snow-ridden sidewalks and bus stops around Lawrence have raised accessibility concerns for pedestrians, but the city says it does not have the resources to clear all areas.
Lawrence school board to hold special meeting on superintendent search
The Lawrence school board is set to meet Tuesday for an update on the search for the next permanent superintendent.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
‘Once in a generation’: Lawrence officials begin prep for World Cup in KC
Thousands of international soccer fans and millions of dollars are expected to descend on Kansas City next year as the city hosts six world cup matches. Lawrence officials and organizations have begun preparing to claim a slice of the pie.
KU research suggests wind power isn’t a red vs. blue issue in Kansas
Wind power can spark passionate reactions – at times dividing neighbors and communities – but unlike many other hot-button topics, how this one shakes out across Kansas may not follow political lines.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 14, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
A moment in Lawrence: Keeping nature present in our lives
An Earth Care Forum held Sunday focused on ”the dynamic cycles of life in our local ecosystem and ways to rejoin our lives to nature,” Sam Raugewitz wrote in submitting this photo to the Times.
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