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Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Lawrence news April 16, 2026 - 12:05 pm

Haskell powwow, native plant restoration projects and more earn heritage grants

by Lawrence Times

A powwow and buffalo harvest to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Haskell stadium and projects to support native plant restoration are among recipients of this year’s Heritage Conservation Council grants.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education April 15, 2026 - 9:51 pm

Lawrence High School students showcase projects at Innovation Expo

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence High School’s Career and Technical Education students put their yearlong projects on display for the community Wednesday night at the fourth annual Innovation Expo.

Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Arts & Events April 14, 2026 - 7:45 pm

Haskell theatre club members tap into their own college character arcs for upcoming play

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

An all-Native cast and crew of Haskell students will channel their triumphs, hurts and humor from their lives at university into the first off-book play the school has seen in years.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 11, 2026 - 4:45 pm

Lawrence Public Library makes nerding out free, accessible at annual fandom convention

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Public Library seemed bigger on the inside Saturday as superfans and media lovers packed both levels of the building with cosplay, fan art and a passion for all things fandom.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts April 10, 2026 - 7:21 pm

Friends, colleagues honor Douglas County Judge Sally Pokorny at retirement ceremony

by Courtney Lane

Judge Sally Pokorny told the people packed into a Douglas County courtroom for her retirement ceremony Friday that she’s the luckiest woman in the world.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 9, 2026 - 10:22 pm

Lawrence gearing up for summer of soccer

by Courtney Lane

For Oumar Seck, his family and his team, futbol is not just a sport; it’s about bringing people together. As Lawrence prepares to host Team Algeria’s base camp for the World Cup, the community is invited to join in the fun and build memories.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 6, 2026 - 12:05 pm

For a welcoming adult choir in Lawrence, singing brings connections, joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Crescendo, an adult choir in Lawrence with a “come one, come all” attitude, wants every voice to shine, regardless of musical experience. They’ll showcase their harmonies at an upcoming concert with a local children’s choir.

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