Classified and certified staff in Lawrence school district combine under one union
One union, rather than two separate for classified and certified staff, will represent all unionized Lawrence school district employees moving forward.
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 23-29, 2025
With the Fourth of July still a week away, area prairies continue to shoot off their floral fireworks, like this sensitive brier. Bees collect the yellow pollen and quail like to eat the seeds.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
10-cent meal price increase up for Lawrence school board’s final approval
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to meal prices after deferring the vote at its previous meeting.
Update: Woman, 72, found safe, Lawrence police say
Lawrence police are asking for the public’s help to find Phyllis Krump, 72.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Several Lawrence groups to gather for event focused on community advocacy, action
A local civic engagement organization is leading “an evening of connection, conversation, and community power-building,” coming up Tuesday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Summerfest to return, with drone show that malfunctioned last year
Fingers crossed: The City of Lawrence is planning to hold its Summerfest on July 3, complete with a drone show that never took off last year promised to be “bigger and better.”
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center board fractured, disbanded more than a year ago
An explosive social media post Friday afternoon announced that Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center has been inactive for about a year and a half because of a former leader’s control and actions.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Downtown Lawrence Inc. looking to keep momentum when director departs
The director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. is leaving the organization in July, and although the board was set to discuss dissolving DLI, that option is no longer on the table.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kaw River Roots Festival to return with Split Lip Rayfield headlining
Bluegrass group Split Lip Rayfield, originally formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, will celebrate 30 years together as headliners of the Kaw River Roots Festival.
Free State Festival 2025 includes music documentaries, comedy, culinary delights and more
Free State Festival will bring back favorite Lawrence artists and introduce new faces with a varied lineup of film screenings, live music and food.
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