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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.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 18, 2024 - 9:14 pm

Douglas County Commission approves agrivoltaics, stormwater plans for Kansas Sky Energy Center

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday heard about 30 public comments, mostly in opposition, before unanimously approving plans for agrivoltaics and stormwater management as part of the massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 26, 2024 - 4:04 pm

Craft Corner offers community connections, creative outlet at Lawrence senior living centers

by Tricia Masenthin

Residents have an opportunity to revisit an old hobby or learn a new skill at more than a dozen senior living homes across Lawrence through Visiting Nurses Association’s Craft Corner.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 18, 2024 - 11:49 pm

Allen Fieldhouse lights up for Late Night, Lil Jon

by Carter Gaskins

KU fans packed into Allen Fieldhouse Friday night for the 40th annual Late Night in the Phog, the celebration of the start of the basketball teams’ seasons. 

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Arts & Events October 17, 2024 - 8:21 pm

Tech N9ne leads Lawrence Zombie Walk down Mass Street

by Carter Gaskins & August Rudisell

Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne, in Lawrence for a show at the Granada Thursday evening, led this year’s horde down Massachusetts Street for the annual Zombie Walk.

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Lawrence Life October 17, 2024 - 1:39 pm

Photos: Big Boy, the massive steam locomotive, passes through Lawrence

by Carter Gaskins

Lawrence community members gathered at the Union Pacific tracks Thursday to watch Big Boy, the massive steam railroad locomotive, pass through town.

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Health October 10, 2024 - 10:47 pm

Douglas County Commission candidates share varying views on their prospective roles in public health

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County Commission candidates said during a forum Thursday evening that the community has existing resources in place to fill gaps in access to health care and preventive care but better education and leadership are required.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 19, 2024 - 10:14 pm

Brothers, both KU students, debut fall fashion collection at Spencer Art Museum runway show

by Maya Hodison

In a fashion show curated by a pair of brothers, both KU students, models sashayed down a runway Thursday while artwork adorned the walls around them.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 11, 2024 - 9:32 am

Words Save Lives event brings community together in North Lawrence

by Carter Gaskins

Lawrence community members gathered for poetry, music, some laughs and a few tears at the 11th annual Words Save Lives event on Tuesday, which was World Suicide Prevention Day.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 13, 2024 - 4:57 pm

Photos: Lawrence community members gather for FNSA Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival

by Carter Gaskins

Community members gathered at the Lied Center Saturday for the KU First Nations Student Association’s 35th powwow and seventh Indigenous Cultures Festival.

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