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Education September 10, 2021 - 4:57 pm

Rare corpse flower about to bloom at KU greenhouse

by Lucie Krisman

A month ago, Sam Sumpter was just starting a new job as the KU greenhouse manager. Now he’s getting ready for one of the most exciting weekends that the greenhouse has seen.

Lawrence news September 8, 2021 - 8:57 pm

Douglas County Commission approves new health order, funding for homelessness assessment

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a new emergency health order for people experiencing homelessness, aimed at minimizing COVID-19 exposure. 

Lawrence news September 7, 2021 - 11:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission hears updates on police policy, decriminalization of poverty

by Lucie Krisman

Members of the Lawrence City Commission received an update about the Lawrence Police Department’s progress toward a lengthy list of improvement goals at Tuesday’s meeting. 

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Lawrence news September 7, 2021 - 4:28 pm

Douglas County Commission to discuss new health order, homelessness assessments

by Lucie Krisman

A new COVID-19 emergency health order to address risk of spread in congregate housing and two homelessness needs assessments are among the topics to be discussed at the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting. 

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Arts & Events September 6, 2021 - 6:00 am

Longtime artist, teacher gives back to Eudora community through a new sculpture

by Lucie Krisman

Eudora now has a sculpture from longtime high school art teacher Gary Hinman gracing the front of its community garden.

Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 2, 2021 - 7:03 pm

East Lawrence’s Wishing Bench rises from the ashes, retains its new history

by Lucie Krisman

East Lawrence’s beloved Wishing Bench was brought back to life Thursday.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Environment August 31, 2021 - 11:27 pm

Lawrence City Commission moving forward with budget; many residents call for climate action

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission agreed to proceed with a 2022 budget that increases utility rates but keeps property taxes flat after a public hearing on Tuesday.

Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 30, 2021 - 6:35 pm

For longtime hobbyist musicians, new instruments strike a chord

by Lucie Krisman

Over the last year and a half, the consistency of learning a new instrument has helped some Lawrence musicians in more ways than one.

David Sloan / The Lawrence Juice
Business August 27, 2021 - 6:30 am

Customers make challenges of COVID-19 pandemic bearable for owners of 1313 Mockingbird Lane

by Lucie Krisman

Through navigating COVID-19 as both healthcare workers and small business owners, the toy store’s regular customers have made things easier for the owners of 1313 Mockingbird Lane.

Lawrence news August 25, 2021 - 9:34 pm

Douglas County Commission approves 2022 budget, housing project grant

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a 2022 budget with a slight increase in property tax rates and an agreement for a grant of $500,000 toward addressing homelessness.

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