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Crime & Courts September 8, 2022 - 4:51 pm

Unclear why Lawrence police detective is on paid leave after being accused of crashing vehicle in alleged DUI

by Cuyler Dunn

A Lawrence police detective was placed on paid leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last week, though city policy suggests the suspension should be without pay.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health August 3, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Vote No Kansas, Douglas County Democrats cheer defeat of constitutional amendment on abortion

by Maya Hodison, Jack Ritter and Cuyler Dunn

Anxiety turned into hope and then into relief Tuesday night as voting results for Kansas’ abortion amendment came in to election watch parties in Lawrence. Melinda Lavon, of Vote No Kansas, said the outcome was a triumph of organization.

Christina Craig / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 29, 2022 - 9:31 pm

Young artists of Van Go unveil benches commissioned for clients

by Cuyler Dunn

When Ian Hoopes pulled the cover off of his 2022 Van Go Benchmark piece, he wasn’t just unveiling a piece of art — he was unveiling a piece of himself. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Health July 21, 2022 - 9:20 pm

Abortion and access are interconnected with other issues, panelists say at Lawrence event

by Cuyler Dunn

The future of abortion rights in Kansas will be determined by the Aug. 2 election, but due to the interconnected nature of social ideas, it won’t be the only right hanging in the balance, panelists said during a conversation Thursday.

Lawrence news July 20, 2022 - 1:06 pm

Lawrence elected leaders face threats, polarization in a changing climate for public servants

by Cuyler Dunn

When she first ran for election to the Lawrence school board more than a decade ago, Shannon Kimball wanted to help her community and her city’s public schools. Her most recent term has shown her a side of the job she hadn’t seen before.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment July 13, 2022 - 12:31 am

Dozens of Lawrence community members ask City Commission to save Prairie Park Nature Center

by Mackenzie Clark & Cuyler Dunn

Zoë Leos, who is in her second year working as a camp counselor at Prairie Park Nature Center, got emotional as she asked Lawrence City Commissioners not to take their budget problems out on the kids who come to camp.

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Lawrence news July 10, 2022 - 6:03 pm

Lawrence Humane Society concerned about city’s proposed budget cut

by Cuyler Dunn

A city proposal to cut its portion of funding for the Lawrence Humane Society by about 27% has sparked worry from the organization’s staff about how the cut could affect their ability to care for local pets.

Mac Moore, KSHSAA Covered / Contributed Photo
Lawrence news June 22, 2022 - 9:10 am

Basketball champ coaching Firebirds eyes another former Jayhawk as his assistant coach

by Jack Ritter and Cuyler Dunn

All-American and 2008 National Champion Sherron Collins plans to bring along a former Kansas basketball teammate to help coach the Free State boys basketball team this upcoming season.

Courtesy of Milo Bitters
Arts & Events April 16, 2022 - 5:56 pm

Student-led group Hang12 curates shows with goal to elevate young Lawrence artists

by Cuyler Dunn

Hang12, a student-led curatorial board run out of the Lawrence Arts Center, plans and runs art shows and art-centered community events with the goal of elevating young artists from the Lawrence area. 

Cuyler Dunn / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 3, 2022 - 4:28 pm

Jayhawks downtown share thoughts ahead of KU’s national championship matchup

by Cuyler Dunn

We asked KU fans out shopping for gear in downtown Lawrence Sunday about their plans for the big game, what they think of the vibe in Lawrence when the Jayhawks win, and what game day superstitions they have. Here’s what they had to say. 

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