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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 3, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Furry booksellers make a comeback at Raven Book Store

by Tricia Masenthin

Ready to serve and slumber, a fluffy and friendly trio has settled into their respective roles at Raven Book Store in downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 30, 2024 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence author collaborates with ledger artist on children’s book celebrating Kiowa storytelling

by Maya Hodison

Collaborating to tell a family’s true story has connected two local creatives who didn’t previously know each other in a way that’s everlasting like the Kiowa people.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 23, 2024 - 6:32 pm

‘He did not just fall and die’: Lawrence mother pleads for answers about the death of her 3-year-old

by Maya Hodison

Ilene Tolbert will always grieve the death of her 3-year-old son, Carter. But she’s still pushing for answers to the questions that have haunted her since 2020, hopeful that someday she’ll at least get closure.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 22, 2024 - 9:13 pm

Mother, son to own new zero net energy Habitat for Humanity home in Eudora

by Maya Hodison

A Eudora mother and son are set to become first-time homeowners as they prepare to move into their newly built zero net energy house.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 19, 2024 - 1:12 pm

Fire damages Lawrence senior living facility; residents safe

by Molly Adams

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders worked to put out a fire at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Monday afternoon.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 5:59 pm

City of Lawrence advisory board process raises confusion, concerns about transparency

by Mackenzie Clark

The process to appoint community members to City of Lawrence advisory boards has left some board applicants and members of the public feeling as though they’re in the dark.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 7:40 pm

Douglas County primary election results: Loomis wins with nearly two-thirds of vote in DA race; Francisco wins race for Senate 2

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

With almost all ballots counted, the incumbent Douglas County district attorney has lost her seat, a longtime incumbent state senator will hold on for the general election and a city commissioner could not unseat an incumbent county commissioner.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Trees down all over Lawrence after storm; meteorologist says harsh winds were likely a downburst

by Mackenzie Clark

Trees were destroyed and damaged all across Lawrence in a storm late Wednesday. Thursday morning light revealed the extent and the collateral damage from felled limbs and branches.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 31, 2024 - 6:47 pm

Watkins Museum exhibition features items from Olympians of Lawrence and Douglas County

by Molly Adams

Artifacts and photographs from local Olympic participants, including Billy Mills and Phog Allen, are now on display at the Watkins Museum of History.

Marty Watson, owner of Watson's Barbershop, cuts a customer's hair at the new shop inside Walmart on Friday, July 19, 2024.Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business July 19, 2024 - 5:28 pm

‘It’s a community thing’: Black-owned barbershop relocates to south Lawrence Walmart

by Maya Hodison

For those needing a fresh haircut, line-up or new style, Watson’s Barbershop — a staple Black-owned shop in Lawrence — has relocated to Walmart Supercenter on Iowa Street.

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