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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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education July 22, 2023 - 2:38 pm

Photos: Dole Institute celebrates what would’ve been namesake’s 100th birthday

by August Rudisell

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Saturday celebrated what would have been the former U.S. senator’s 100th birthday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 19, 2023 - 10:20 pm

Photos: Lawrence City Band closes out season

by August Rudisell & Mark Potts

Hundreds of community members (and many four-legged friends) came out to South Park Wednesday evening for the Lawrence City Band’s final concert of the year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 16, 2023 - 5:04 pm

Lawrence community members gather to celebrate Indigenous artists’ works on bus shelters

by Natasha Torkzaban

Community members gathered at Haskell LIGHT student center and campus ministry Sunday to celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their works decorating 10 Lawrence bus stop shelters.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 1, 2023 - 1:48 pm

Photos: Pride Never Ends in Lawrence

by August Rudisell

Lawrence community members and representatives from organizations gathered Saturday morning at South Park for a rally with a strong message: Pride never ends.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 23, 2023 - 9:47 pm

Photos: Downtown Lawrence holds first Mid Summer Night on Mass

by August Rudisell

Lawrence community members — and many of their four-legged friends — headed downtown Friday for the first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 10, 2023 - 4:34 pm

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical demos trucks, hoses and more at open house

by Molly Adams & August Rudisell

Despite Saturday’s rain, community members — including some potential future firefighters — showed up to see Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical personnel demonstrate how equipment works and more.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 25, 2023 - 5:36 pm

Earthwork artist Stan Herd breaks ground on project honoring Bob Dole

by August Rudisell

Kansas artist Stan Herd, known worldwide for his earthworks, broke ground Tuesday on a project that will honor U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who died in December 2021 at age 98.

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