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Environment April 12, 2026 - 6:00 am

Midco and Native Lands collaborate to plan native plant park in downtown Lawrence

by Hannah Loub

A park will soon take over an unused lot next to Midco in downtown Lawrence, incorporating native plants with the work of several local artisans and offering community members a chance to step into the role of stewards of native land.

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.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 28, 2026 - 6:46 pm

Third ‘No Kings’ rally brings generations together to protest Trump administration

by Hannah Loub

Huge crowds of Lawrence community members of all ages showed up Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a string of No Kings Protests across the nation.

Hannah Loub/Lawrence Times
Environment March 25, 2026 - 3:59 pm

Lawrence ecologists provide tips on native plant restoration, how to get involved

by Hannah Loub

If you missed the fall window to plant native plants, spring is still a great time to participate in native restoration, at home or within the community. Local ecologists share tips and how to get involved.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 11, 2026 - 9:29 pm

Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle

by Hannah Loub

780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment March 9, 2026 - 4:45 pm

Learn how to stay safe in severe weather at upcoming training session

by Hannah Loub

Douglas County Emergency Management will lead a two-hour training session on how to identify storms and stay safe in severe weather. The session is free and open to the public.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 9, 2026 - 1:49 pm

780 Songwriters Circle to highlight local artists and their creative processes

by Hannah Loub

Hear performances by local artists and learn about their songwriting processes at the first 780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday at the Lawrence library. 

Hannah Loub/Lawrence Times
Business March 7, 2026 - 3:29 pm

F-Mart has closed, but plans are in the works for an Afro-Asian shop to help fill a cultural gap in Lawrence

by Hannah Loub

The closing of F-Mart, Lawrence’s sole Asian grocery store, has highlighted a gap in Asian representation in Lawrence but opened up the opportunity for a new Afro-Asian concept.

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 1, 2026 - 3:31 pm

‘Hold the line’: Michael Fanone shares his Jan. 6 experience, champions accountability

by Hannah Loub

Former D.C. Metro police officer Michael Fanone described his “medieval battle scene” experience at the Jan. 6 insurrection and what ensued afterward that led him to become an advocate for accountability and democracy during an event Sunday in Lawrence.

Arts & Events February 25, 2026 - 5:10 pm

Lawrence can celebrate the arrival of spring at CREES’ Spring Festival

by Hannah Loub

There will be no shortage of bliny at this weekend’s Spring Festival, hosted by KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. 

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