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Arts & Events October 7, 2024 - 6:36 pm

It’s spooky season! Here are Lawrence’s Halloween-themed events for the family this month

by Molly Adams

From trunk-or-treat events to Bluey and the traditional Zombie Walk to downtown trick or treating, here are enough events to keep even the most motivated candy collectors busy this Halloween season in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education October 6, 2024 - 4:03 pm

Kansas State Board of Education candidates discuss building relationships, vouchers and more at Lawrence forum

by Cuyler Dunn

Four candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education discussed the board’s relationship with the Legislature, student mental health, vouchers, school safety and more at a forum Sunday at the Lawrence Public Library. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 5, 2024 - 5:17 pm

City of Lawrence’s downtown ambassadors aim to keep the district clean and current

by Jordan Winter

The City of Lawrence started its Downtown Ambassador Program to get parking staff back to work during the pandemic. Since its return in July 2023, the program has aimed to keep the cultural hub of Lawrence clean, beautified and welcoming.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education October 1, 2024 - 2:13 pm

Descendant of Native American boarding school survivors advocates for truth, healing, justice

by Maya Hodison & Molly Adams

Deidre Whiteman, a Haskell alum with the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, reflected Monday on family history and her work to find healing and justice for boarding school survivors.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 30, 2024 - 11:08 pm

Douglas County DA candidates weigh prosecutorial experience, downplay politics

by Maya Hodison

One candidate for Douglas County district attorney touted his career in prosecution, and the other said his community ties help compensate for less experience. But both agreed during a forum Monday evening that the office needs revitalization.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education September 21, 2024 - 8:53 pm

Haskell hosts bison harvest workshop ahead of community cookout

by Jordan Winter

Bison have sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. Now, Haskell is sharing the bison’s deep cultural significance with the general public through a harvest workshop and community meal.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education September 15, 2024 - 2:41 pm

Families find community in Lawrence home-schooling group that rose ‘from the ashes of COVID’

by Tricia Masenthin

The Phoenix Collective aims to build something new and different, focusing on community for a group of Lawrence-area families that are home-schooling their children.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment September 14, 2024 - 6:08 pm

Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence celebrates 25 years

by Maya Hodison & Molly Adams

Prairie Park Nature Center on Saturday celebrated 25 years of preserving local wildlife and native species in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education September 14, 2024 - 4:28 pm

KU architecture students celebrate new outdoor classroom, pavilion at Prairie Park Nature Center

by Maya Hodison

Students in a KU architecture class on Saturday celebrated a new pavilion they designed at Prairie Park Nature Center using old road signs and other repurposed materials.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 7, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Photos: Haskell Indian Art Market returns

by Molly Adams

Hundreds of community members showed up to shop the jewelry, ledger art, beaded works, pottery, frybread and much more on Saturday, the first day of the Haskell Indian Art Market.

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