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Lawrence news July 12, 2026 - 5:16 pm

Dowdell, Rice families prepare to unveil historic markers in Lawrence

by Conner Mitchell

Markers to honor two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970 will be unveiled in the coming days. Their families spoke Sunday about the battle to memorialize their loved ones.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 16, 2026 - 10:05 pm

Lawrence community members gather to watch Algeria’s first World Cup game

by Carter Gaskins

Lawrence community members showed up to celebrate soccer and cheer on Team Algeria in their first World Cup match Tuesday evening during the first of three planned street parties.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education May 16, 2026 - 4:06 pm

Lawrence Virtual School celebrates graduates of Class of 2026

by Mackenzie Clark

Graduates in Lawrence Virtual School’s Class of 2026 were told Saturday that they don’t need to become perfect — they just need to have the courage to keep learning, keep trying and keep building community.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education April 5, 2026 - 2:52 pm

C-Tran students now working at Pinckney bakery; coffee shop could be next addition

by Hannah Loub

C-Tran students have started working at the Pinckney school’s bakery. In the future, they may have the opportunity to hone their skills in a school coffee shop that would be open to the public.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 17, 2026 - 4:53 pm

Crowds brave the cold for Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade

by Carter Gaskins

Despite very chilly weather Tuesday, Lawrence folks showed up for the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Lawrence Life January 8, 2026 - 5:55 pm

Here’s a sneak peek at Runner, service-dog-in-training and future Watkins Museum volunteer

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Runner, the latest service-dog-in-training being raised by a Watkins Museum volunteer, stopped by the museum Thursday to greet her future colleagues.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 17, 2025 - 11:13 pm

Photos: Late Night in the Phog 2025

by Photos by Carter Gaskins

Jayhawk fans returned to Allen Fieldhouse for an early look at the KU women’s and men’s basketball teams during the annual Late Night in the Phog on Friday evening.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education October 10, 2025 - 3:17 pm

Cataloging and digitizing project at the Haskell museum will help tell the university’s story

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A museum studies student is cataloging the vast collections at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum to improve access to and knowledge of Haskell’s history.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education September 30, 2025 - 7:09 pm

‘Every child matters’: Haskell holds remembrance event on Orange Shirt Day

by Maya Hodison

Haskell held a walk, prayer, song and fellowship meal Tuesday for the National Day of Remembrance to honor the children who suffered, endured abuse or lost their lives in the federal residential school system.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education January 30, 2025 - 10:35 pm

Arabella Gipp named Lawrence Youth of the Year for the third time

by Emilia (Mimi) Rosado Schmitt

Arabella Gipp has been declared the 2025 Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year — the third time she’s earned the honor during her high school career.

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