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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 30, 2024 - 7:04 pm

Need to feed community persists following Just Food’s shortage, fire at meal production center

by Maya Hodison

Thanks to more than 10,000 pounds of food donations in 22 hours, Douglas County’s food bank has bounced back from a severe shortage and a fire at its meal production facility. But the need to feed community members persists, aggressively.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 28, 2024 - 10:11 pm

Douglas County Commission approves 2025 budget; property tax rate is lower but taxes will increase for some

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2025 budget, which includes a lower property tax rate than the current budget but will still increase taxes for many property owners.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 25, 2024 - 8:18 pm

FidPick brings musicians together in Lawrence

by Photos by August Rudisell

Lawrence community members gathered at South Park despite the heat Sunday for the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 25, 2024 - 12:04 pm

Street near KU football stadium to close for construction

by Lawrence Times

As work on the KU football stadium continues, a street adjacent to the stadium will soon close to most traffic through mid-January 2025.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 23, 2024 - 10:45 am

Alleyway between Lawrence Farmers’ Market parking lots getting a facelift

by Mackenzie Clark

Construction work on a downtown alley this week got a bumpy start with the Lawrence Farmers’ Market staff and vendors, but things should smooth out nicely. Plus: updates on the goal of a permanent space for the market.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 20, 2024 - 11:04 pm

Lawrence City Commission agrees to put sales tax increase on ballot, continues discussion of 2025 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners decided Tuesday that they will ask Lawrence residents to vote on whether to approve a sales tax increase to fund homelessness programs. Otherwise, much of the 2025 city budget is still up for discussion.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment August 14, 2024 - 8:16 pm

Grant to help expand conservation efforts at Mary’s Lake, Prairie Park Nature Center

by Maya Hodison

Mary’s Lake, adjacent to Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, will be getting a makeover aimed at advancing work to nurture the surrounding habitat. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 12:16 pm

Firefighters put out small fire at Liberty Hall

by Lawrence Times

Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire Saturday morning at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence Life August 9, 2024 - 3:32 pm

Video game offers sneak peek at KU football stadium; in real life, construction of ‘wheat’ lights underway

by Lawrence Times

Some gamers are getting a glimpse of what the renovated Kansas football stadium will look like once construction is complete. In real life, the massive construction project is moving forward and wheat-themed lights are going up.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 8:38 pm

Clinton Marina closed because of storm damage

by Lawrence Times

Clinton Marina will be closed until further notice because of significant damage from Wednesday night’s […]

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