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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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 14, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Know Your Rights event empowers renters with knowledge, recourse to fight evictions in court

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A recent “Know Your Rights” presentation provided legal resources to tenants in Lawrence, demonstrating that they have recourse to fight evictions in court. 

Lawrence Times
Environment July 10, 2025 - 1:26 pm

Cardboard recycling dumpster now available at Douglas County Fairgrounds

by Lawrence Times

As cardboard recycling dumpsters at local grocery stores have been filling up fast, the City of Lawrence has added a new location at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to help meet the demand.

Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability
Lawrence Life June 18, 2025 - 11:01 am

Electronics Recycling Day will give Douglas County residents a safe, eco-friendly way to recycle e-waste

by Lawrence Times

For the third consecutive year, the City of Lawrence is partnering with Teknix Solutions for an Electronics Recycling Event, which is open to Lawrence and Douglas County residents seeking to dispose of unwanted electronics. 

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Education May 25, 2025 - 3:52 pm

Free summer meals in Lawrence available for all kids

by Maya Hodison

Kids can eat a free lunch three days a week through the month of June, and families can pick up weekly meal kits to prepare and plan ahead through June and July.

State News April 23, 2025 - 9:38 am

More than 138,000 Kansas children miss out on free summer meals despite eligibility

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Families of an estimated 138,776 Kansas school-age children could have received a $120 summer grocery card last year — they just didn’t submit the application.

Health March 16, 2025 - 11:42 am

WIC services coming to Baldwin City with monthly clinics

by Lawrence Times

LMH Health and Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health are partnering to offer a WIC clinic in Baldwin City on the third Tuesday of each month.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 4, 2025 - 1:25 pm

New city website shows burial sites of 64,000 people laid to rest in Lawrence cemeteries

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has launched a new searchable database of burial records for Oak Hill, Memorial Park and Maple Grove cemeteries. People can also add information about the deceased.

Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Arts & Events February 28, 2025 - 2:06 pm

Lawrence Music Alliance to kick off Music Business Month

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Music Alliance has announced March as Music Business Month, a citywide initiative supporting local musicians, industry professionals and creatives through workshops, networking events and mentorship opportunities.

Crime & Courts February 25, 2025 - 4:02 pm

Court fees and traffic fines cost thousands of Kansans their licenses every year. A new law gives drivers some latitude

by Meg Britton-Mehlisch, Kansas News Service

Advocates say Kansas laws have left thousands without legal means to drive — sometimes for years — just because they’re unable to pay fines. New reforms to suspended license rules have now gone into effect. Here’s what they mean for drivers.

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