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Business November 20, 2021 - 2:40 pm

Jingle House pop-up combines plants and holiday cheer

by Lucie Krisman

Jungle House owners Jhami and Rachel Guffey hope that when customers walk into their new pop-up shop in downtown Lawrence, they experience “over-the-top holiday magic.” 

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Lawrence news November 18, 2021 - 8:54 pm

Lawrence police chief candidate shares experience, philosophies at meet-and-greet

by Lucie Krisman

In the final stage of recruitment for police chief, Rich Lockhart met with community members Thursday and said he thinks a consultant group’s report completed in the spring is a “great roadmap” for the Lawrence Police Department.

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Arts & Events November 15, 2021 - 4:02 pm

Lawrence-based sculptor wins design title in nationwide metalworking competition

by Lucie Krisman

Lori Norwood took inspiration from Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge tradition to create a steel sculpture. Her piece was recently selected for a metalworking award.

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Lawrence Life November 13, 2021 - 1:11 pm

Raven Book Store cat retires after a decade of service

by Lucie Krisman

Ngaio, the 13-year-old resident bookstore cat at the Raven, greeted and accompanied customers for 10 years. She has now retired to a quieter life at a bookseller’s home.

Lawrence news November 2, 2021 - 9:15 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves overnight winter emergency shelter in two community buildings

by Lucie Krisman

With temperatures dropping, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a necessary step to help provide winter emergency shelter for those in need.

Arts & Events October 29, 2021 - 6:46 pm

Where to find spooky events and activities this weekend in Lawrence

by Lucie Krisman

As we head into Halloweekend, Lawrence offers plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween, from concerts and culture to contests and candy.

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Lawrence news October 27, 2021 - 9:05 pm

Douglas County Commission takes next steps toward repairing, waterproofing historic courthouse

by Lucie Krisman

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted unanimously to allow staff to seek out professional design services for a project to waterproof and repair the basement of the historic county courthouse.

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Education October 26, 2021 - 4:04 pm

Lawrence High School science classes create a city-scale solar system

by Lucie Krisman

Allie Lippe-Mackey likes her Lawrence High School students to learn by doing. So rather than just quiz them on planets, she had them build a whole solar system.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 23, 2021 - 3:57 pm

Tenants of Lawrence’s Brookwood mobile homes organizing for better conditions

by Lucie Krisman

People living in Brookwood Mobile Home Park say they’ve faced challenges ranging from delayed maintenance and sewage in the streets to rejection of rental assistance and threats of eviction.

Environment October 19, 2021 - 10:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission receives Climate Action Plan update, thanks sustainability staff

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday received an update from city staff about the progress of the Climate Action Plan and expressed excitement about moving it forward.

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