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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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 17, 2025 - 4:37 pm

Topeka man sentenced to nearly 52 years in murder of Lawrence musician

by Maya Hodison

A Topeka man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 52 years for the murder of a Lawrence musician, and the victim’s family members said they were grateful for a sense of justice.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 16, 2025 - 6:55 pm

New edition of first volume of ‘Embattled Lawrence’ released

by Maya Hodison

An updated version of “Embattled Lawrence Vol. 1,” an original work detailing history of Lawrence, aims to fill in more gaps than its predecessor.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 14, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Champions of Lawrence arts celebrated at 25th Phoenix Awards

by Maya Hodison

More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized Sunday for their contributions to Lawrence arts.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 10, 2025 - 8:54 pm

Community members explore options for North Lawrence at open house

by Cuyler Dunn

Community members at a North Lawrence Corridor Study open house Wednesday expressed excitement at investment and infrastructure upgrades but also stressed the importance of protecting the core culture of the neighborhood. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 28, 2025 - 8:56 pm

Lawrence’s Bizarre Bazaar draws holiday shoppers; local art market reopens Saturday

by Molly Adams

Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center Friday evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 28, 2025 - 8:27 pm

Rosy-cheeked rascal from the North Pole gets stranded again; Lawrence firefighters to the rescue

by August Rudisell & Molly Adams

Lawrence was abuzz ahead of Friday’s downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint.

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