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Arts & Events September 21, 2023 - 6:19 pm

‘Crowns’ musical gives hats off to a Black culture staple

by Maya Hodison

“Crowns” is premiering at Theatre Lawrence soon after the city became the first in Kansas to pass a CROWN Act ordinance. Though unplanned, the timing was divine, Director Annette Billings says.

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Arts & Events September 16, 2023 - 2:10 pm

Photos: Art in the Park brings color and community to South Park

by Photos by August Rudisell

The long-running tradition of the Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park continued Saturday, with more than 100 artists and creators at South Park to sell their works.

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Lawrence news September 16, 2023 - 10:44 am

Man found dead at Clinton Lake; woman taken to hospital

by Lawrence Times

A man was found dead near Clinton Lake and a woman was taken to an area hospital early Saturday morning.

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Lawrence Life September 8, 2023 - 11:30 pm

Photos: Fans ‘Black out the Booth’ for KU football’s win over Illinois

by Photos by August Rudisell

The Kansas Jayhawks are 2-0 after a 34-23 victory Friday night over the Fighting Illini.

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Environment September 7, 2023 - 4:01 pm

Lawrence’s air quality is currently unhealthy because of wildfires

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence currently has unhealthy air quality because of wildfires more than 1,000 miles away.

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Lawrence Life September 1, 2023 - 11:54 pm

Photos: Fans cheer KU football to the first win of the season

by Photos by August Rudisell

The Kansas Jayhawks made their 48-17 win over the Missouri State Bears look easy with a stellar second half Friday night and started their season 1-0.

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Arts & Events August 27, 2023 - 5:20 pm

Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships return

by August Rudisell

Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up Sunday for the 42nd annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships, also known as FidPick.

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Lawrence Life August 26, 2023 - 9:22 pm

Lawrence Humane Society matches 163 pets with families on Clear the Shelter Day

by Lawrence Times

It was another successful Clear the Shelter Day for the Lawrence Humane Society Saturday as 99 cats and 64 dogs went to their new furever homes. And adoption fees will be half off Sunday for the animals who are still there.

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Lawrence Life August 18, 2023 - 8:20 pm

Meet the new bronze Baby Jay on KU’s campus

by Photos by August Rudisell

The KU Alumni Association on Friday evening unveiled a brand new bronze Baby Jay outside the Jayhawk Welcome Center.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 5, 2023 - 11:54 am

Photos: Lawrence Back to School Safety Fair returns

by Photos by August Rudisell

The Back to School Safety Fair returned Saturday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Local first responders, emergency preparedness pros, volunteers and more were on hand to quiz attendees on safety knowledge, offer tips and even fit kids with free helmets.

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