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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 26, 2025 - 6:29 pm

Watkins Museum of History celebrates completed restoration of stained glass windows

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Watkins Museum of History is celebrating a successful stained glass window restoration project — a community-funded effort to maintain a local historical landmark.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education June 9, 2025 - 10:55 pm

Graduation rates of Native American and ELL students in Lawrence decrease over 6-year span

by Maya Hodison

Native American students and students in the English Language Learners program continue graduating from the Lawrence school district at the lowest rates compared to other subgroups, according to district data.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 9, 2025 - 8:31 pm

Lawrence city staff still not sharing proposed prices for rec center memberships

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Parks and Recreation staff members won’t share the actual proposed prices for rec center memberships until next month, but they did share further details and plans with advisory board members Monday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 7, 2025 - 3:08 pm

Lawrence community imparts knowledge on bike travel, stuffed animal repairs and more at How-To Festival

by Maya Hodison

Winnie Crough, 10, keeps a sewing kit at her school desk, ready to doctor a fellow classmate’s stuffed animal in need. She hosted one of the more than 30 stations Saturday at the library’s annual How-To Festival.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 1, 2025 - 3:55 pm

Weekly pro-democracy protests in Lawrence still going strong

by Nathan Kramer

Months into weekly Sunday protests in downtown Lawrence, local activists are standing strong against the ways they say the Trump administration is undercutting democracy in America. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education May 29, 2025 - 9:39 pm

‘It’s never too early, it’s never too late’: Lawrence adult education graduates earn GEDs, diplomas

by Maya Hodison

Joseph Johnson found there’s more to his story after he attempted to end his life at age 20. Collecting his high school diploma on Thursday, six years later, was a testament.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 28, 2025 - 8:20 pm

Bert Nash employees say financial crisis is due to poor management, ask county commission for accountability

by Cuyler Dunn

A lack of answers to key questions is one example of a frustrating relationship with executives at Bert Nash, according to a dozen current and previous employees who spoke at Wednesday’s Douglas County Commission meeting.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life May 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Downtown Lawrence home for sober living unveiled with ribbon cutting

by Cuyler Dunn

Hannah Bolton’s brother, Sam, lives on in every square inch of 1046 New Hampshire St. Before his death, Sam struggled to find a sober living home in Lawrence like the one Bolton unveiled Wednesday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 24, 2025 - 2:38 pm

Art Tougeau parade rolls through downtown Lawrence

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Art on wheels returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday for the annual Art Tougeau parade.

Nathan Kramer
Education May 18, 2025 - 1:43 pm

‘Uncertainty is always full of opportunity,’ KU chancellor tells Class of 2025

by Mackenzie Clark

KU Chancellor Douglas A. Girod told the Class of 2025 graduates that they’ve been educated and trained for this moment in time, and they will rise to the occasion.

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