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Arts & Events August 26, 2024 - 1:23 pm

Giant crop art portrait of Kamala Harris in Lawrence now complete with Tim Walz

by Sam Zeff, Kansas News Service

World renowned crop artist Stan Herd completed his images of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz on Sunday, on a farm near the Kansas River in north Lawrence.

Environment August 25, 2024 - 11:56 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2024

by Ken Lassman

There are many species of goldenrod in Kansas, and all of them are godsends for the many bees, beetles, butterflies and other insect pollinators who visit their copious blossoms.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 25, 2024 - 8:18 pm

FidPick brings musicians together in Lawrence

by Photos by August Rudisell

Lawrence community members gathered at South Park despite the heat Sunday for the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. 

Lawrence Life August 25, 2024 - 4:20 pm

Clear the Shelter Day is coming up at Lawrence Humane Society; some pets’ fees are waived now

by Lawrence Times

Clear the Shelter Day, the annual effort to find furever homes for shelter animals nationwide, is coming up soon — but it’s getting an early start this year in Lawrence.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 25, 2024 - 3:52 pm

Lawrence school board to consider slight property tax rate increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence school board members on Monday will vote on a maximum mill levy for this year’s budget that would increase property taxes.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 25, 2024 - 12:04 pm

Street near KU football stadium to close for construction

by Lawrence Times

As work on the KU football stadium continues, a street adjacent to the stadium will soon close to most traffic through mid-January 2025.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 25, 2024 - 12:10 am

Families, KU football fans gather to kick off season

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Downtown Lawrence celebrated the upcoming KU football season with a kickoff party Saturday evening.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education August 24, 2024 - 8:41 pm

KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned

by Lawrence Times

An iconic center of knowledge on KU’s campus, named for longtime librarian Carrie Watson, is turning 100 years old. KU has planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 24, 2024 - 3:48 pm

Paper Plains Zine Fest to return to Lawrence with 2-day lineup

by Natasha Torkzaban

Community members will come together over Labor Day weekend to celebrate and explore zine culture at the Paper Plains Zine Fest, with events planned throughout Lawrence. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 23, 2024 - 6:32 pm

‘He did not just fall and die’: Lawrence mother pleads for answers about the death of her 3-year-old

by Maya Hodison

Ilene Tolbert will always grieve the death of her 3-year-old son, Carter. But she’s still pushing for answers to the questions that have haunted her since 2020, hopeful that someday she’ll at least get closure.

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