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Education May 1, 2024 - 3:54 pm

Despite ongoing construction, KU is still set to hold graduation at football stadium

by Mackenzie Clark

With 11 days until thousands of Jayhawks will celebrate completing their degrees, the KU football stadium shows it’s very much in the midst of construction. But KU is “absolutely” holding commencement there.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 1, 2024 - 11:27 am

Pro-Palestine protesters occupy lawn on KU’s campus

by Cuyler Dunn & Maya Hodison

More than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside Fraser Hall for 17-plus hours Wednesday, calling on KU to disclose and divest any financial connections with Israel amid monthslong violence in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of people.

Lawrence news April 30, 2024 - 7:42 pm

Tornado warning issued, expired for Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

A tornado warning was issued for Douglas County as a storm passed through the area Tuesday evening.

Environment April 29, 2024 - 12:30 pm

Douglas County Commission to vote on wind energy regulations; report indicates no substantial public health impacts

by August Rudisell

As Douglas County commissioners will consider approving draft wind energy regulations on Wednesday, the local health department’s research shows the only “definite” public health impact of wind farms is annoyance. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business April 17, 2024 - 2:32 pm

Retail center under construction at 23rd and Inverness could become home to food, child care and more

by Cuyler Dunn

Work has begun on a long-planned development that aims to offer a handful of food and retail options at the corner of Clinton Parkway and Inverness Drive starting later this year. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment April 13, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Douglas County Commission approves permit for solar farm north of Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Following a nearly 10-hour meeting Saturday, Douglas County commissioners voted to approve a permit for the Kansas Sky Energy Center, a massive solar farm to be built north of Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 6, 2024 - 2:50 pm

Photos: Lawrence community members gather to celebrate skatepark renovations

by August Rudisell

Dozens of Lawrence community members came together at Centennial Park on Saturday to celebrate renovations to the skatepark there and try out the new features.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 23, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Photos: City holds grand opening for Lawrence Transit Central Station

by August Rudisell

Lawrence community members and members of city staff gathered Saturday morning to celebrate the opening of the Lawrence Transit Central Station at Bob Billings Parkway and Crestline Drive.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 23, 2024 - 11:46 am

3 people, pet displaced after fire at Reserve apartments in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Three people and a pet were displaced Friday night after a fire in an apartment at the Reserve in southern Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 18, 2024 - 8:46 pm

City of Lawrence closes sanctioned camp; confusion ensues for some people staying nearby

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence has closed the sanctioned camp for people experiencing homelessness, but some people who have been staying in camps nearby are confused about where they can and cannot be until camping in the area is banned in a month. 

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