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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.

Lawrence news July 28, 2024 - 1:37 pm

Excessive heat warning in effect most of this week; Lawrence cooling sites available

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and Douglas County will be under an excessive heat warning Monday through Thursday this week, with heat index values well above 100° possible.

George R. Pisani
Community Voices July 25, 2024 - 10:21 am

Letter to the Times: Free gun locks are available from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; other locks can work, too

by George Pisani

”In Kansas (among other states), most county sheriff departments cooperate with Project Childsafe in providing upon request free gun safety locks that come with instructions for effective use,” George Pisani writes in this letter to the Times.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 21, 2024 - 5:55 pm

Early voting is underway in Douglas County; here’s how to cast your ballot on or before Election Day

by Lawrence Times

Many important local elections have key primary races coming up Tuesday, Aug. 6. Here’s how to cast your ballot by mail, early in person, or on Election Day.

Education July 17, 2024 - 7:19 pm

When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year.

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