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Lawrence news October 23, 2024 - 8:12 pm

2024 election guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Big questions and representation at the local, state and national levels are on Lawrence voters’ ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Here’s our key need-to-know election info, all in one place.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
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
Crime & Courts September 22, 2024 - 3:07 pm

These are common scams to watch for, Douglas County sheriff says

by Molly Adams

A local family was recently scammed out of $90,000. That’s just one example of a loss Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister is hoping to help people avoid by informing the community about common scams.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business September 2, 2024 - 11:08 am

How to unionize your workplace: Lawrence union leaders share tips

by Cuyler Dunn

Happy Labor Day! The holiday is rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement and honors the sacrifices of workers. We reached out to some Lawrence union leaders and organizers to find out how to go about unionizing a workplace here.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education August 20, 2024 - 4:24 pm

Move-in week is here for KU and Haskell students; here’s some helpful info

by Lawrence Times

Welcome, new and returning KU and Haskell students and families. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid traffic as move-in days draw near.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community Voices August 15, 2024 - 1:26 pm

Tom Harper: A welcome to visitors and new residents of Lawrence, and a PSA for townies (Column)

by Tom Harper

”Finally, information and a warning that turns this reflectional welcome post into a public service announcement … It is a very unsettling experience for both drivers to witness a car driving toward you on a one-way street,” Tom Harper writes in this column/PSA.

Lawrence news August 14, 2024 - 2:17 pm

Tech issue caused Lawrence City Commission livestream to fail; here’s how to watch if that happens again

by Mackenzie Clark

The city’s YouTube broadcast of the Lawrence City Commission meeting failed Tuesday evening because of a computer problem. Here’s how you can access the meeting if the issue ever repeats.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 5:44 pm

Election Day is today! Here’s our 2024 primary guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Today’s primary election is a big one for Douglas County. Here’s where you can find our key need-to-know election info all in one place.

Lawrence news August 2, 2024 - 2:07 pm

Advocates create directory of senior resources in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

Staff members and volunteers for Kansas Advocates for Better Care have created a comprehensive guide tailored to help Douglas County folks ages 60 and up find the resources they need.

Lawrence Life July 29, 2024 - 1:38 pm

Reminder: Lawrence Transit route, schedule changes to go into effect Thursday; app has also changed

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: Lawrence Transit has planned some route and schedule changes that will go into effect this Thursday. The mobile app has also changed.

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