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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2025 - 3:35 pm

Lawrence advocacy event provides knowledge, resources to resist anti-transgender legislation

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocacy leaders gathered Monday to discuss the future of the Kansas transgender community and share resources in the face of state and federal anti-trans laws.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 7, 2025 - 1:09 pm

Lawrence man accepts plea agreement in fatal shooting; charge reduced to second-degree murder

by Andrea Albright

A 19-year-old Lawrence man who had been facing first-degree murder charges could be sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder as part of a plea agreement.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 6, 2025 - 12:23 pm

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet puts the comedy back in ‘rom-com’ for her upcoming book launch

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet will celebrate her forthcoming romantic comedy novel with a film screening and book signing at Liberty Hall, and she hopes local readers and writers will be there to laugh with her.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 5, 2025 - 5:32 pm

KU summer debate camp brings top debaters in the country to Lawrence

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 100 high school students from around the country have packed into KU classrooms the last few weeks to master their skills, part of a cycle that Kansas debaters say keeps the state a premier debate destination. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 3, 2025 - 11:10 am

Resident of Lawrence housing for seniors lacks air conditioning; in ‘agony’ during hot days

by Maya Hodison

Claudia Wilch said she and her cat, Biscuit, cast a concerned glance at each other when the temperature in their Babcock Place apartment had risen to 85 degrees last week.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business June 25, 2025 - 8:19 pm

Boba & Beyond opens at Lawrence’s Central Station

by Maya Hodison

Amrutha Ravikumar has opened her second Boba & Beyond location. The cafe is the sole vendor at Lawrence Transit’s Central Station.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 25, 2025 - 3:09 pm

Panel of Lawrence librarians discuss challenges to intellectual freedom at Free State Festival screening

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Although Lawrence has not weathered the book-banning movements that have swept conservative states and other sectors of Kansas, local librarians want to see patrons taking proactive measures to support their educational institutions.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business June 19, 2025 - 4:23 pm

Chantel White shares the story behind opening her wellness studio in Lawrence

by Jordan Winter

When Chantel White steps onto her yoga mat, she says that all her anxiety disappears. She’s exactly where she needs to be: creating space where people of all backgrounds can feel safe, seen, and restored.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 14, 2025 - 5:52 pm

Lawrence community members gather to celebrate Juneteenth

by Molly Adams

Community members from Lawrence and beyond headed downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration of Black liberation, heritage and independence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 14, 2025 - 5:02 pm

No Kings protesters in Lawrence decry authoritarianism, call for democracy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Hundreds of No Kings protesters gathered in Watson Park Saturday to join a nationwide wave of demonstrations to “reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like,” according to organizers.

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