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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.

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.

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