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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 23, 2026 - 2:41 pm

Person in critical condition after shooting at Hawks Pointe apartments in Lawrence; suspect in custody

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A person is in critical condition following a shooting Friday afternoon in the Hawks Pointe apartment complex. Police say they have arrested a man who they suspect “went to an apartment, knocked on the door, then shot another man at the entrance.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business January 19, 2026 - 5:50 pm

New Lawrence birthing center, nearing completion, aims to offer personalized care

by Maya Hodison

A new birthing center in Lawrence will combine two midwifery practices under one roof to offer holistic care to locals wanting a natural birth.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 15, 2026 - 4:33 pm

KU research advances functional fitness to help people with mobility limitations build strength

by Maya Hodison

KU researchers are partnering with a Lawrence gym to advance functional fitness, helping people with mobility limitations in their day-to-day lives.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 14, 2026 - 7:14 pm

Haskell cultural center’s first student exhibitor says creating is medicine

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Marina DeCora’s solo show, “ReVision,” roves through themes of mental and community health, reconnection and attachment to land. It’s the first student exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 12, 2026 - 7:08 pm

New and reelected Lawrence school board members sworn in

by Maya Hodison

The newly elected and reelected Lawrence school board members took their oaths on Monday to serve Lawrence Public Schools.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 8, 2026 - 11:55 am

KU’s living library of fungi, key to restoration and sustainability, threatened by shrinking federal funds

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

For a team of researchers at KU, fungal doomsday looks less like parasitic mushrooms transforming people into zombies, and more like the loss of a fungi collection that serves as a major global resource for sustainability and restoration.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 5, 2026 - 9:31 am

City employee shoots, kills alleged intruder at Lawrence City Hall

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday morning at Lawrence City Hall, according to police.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 27, 2025 - 2:42 pm

Sheryl Sanders, champion of stable housing, retires from the Lawrence Community Shelter

by Maya Hodison

Social work is woven into Sheryl Sanders as much as she’s woven into Lawrence. Sanders has retired as one of the longest-tenured Lawrence Community Shelter employees.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 20, 2025 - 7:08 pm

Photos: Lawrence community menorot lighting

by Molly Adams

Members of the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Hanukkah with menorot lighting, a potluck, and fellowship.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 19, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Loving Paws therapy dogs provide a fuzzy shoulder to lean on

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Even if dogs can’t solve the world’s biggest problems, they can be present at just the right moment for folks who need a fuzzy shoulder to lean on, Loving Paws Animal Therapy’s volunteer coordinator believes.

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