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Education May 22, 2024 - 10:19 pm

‘Our story is undeniably permanent’: Lawrence High Class of 2024 celebrates graduating

by Maya Hodison

Time waits for no one, but time must pass to write a beautiful story together, Finn Lotton-Barker told his fellow Lawrence High School graduates Wednesday.

Lawrence news May 22, 2024 - 8:52 pm

Douglas County commissioners approve climate action plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a climate action plan intended to help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 22, 2024 - 6:25 pm

Manager of Pallet shelter village resigns

by Mackenzie Clark

The manager of the Pallet shelter village for people experiencing homelessness has stepped down from her position.

Arts & Events May 22, 2024 - 4:31 pm

Split Lip Rayfield to play Kaw River Roots Festival in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Kansas Music Hall of Famers Split Lip Rayfield will come together to perform at the fourth annual Kaw River Roots Festival in Lawrence next month.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 22, 2024 - 1:54 pm

Weekend events to celebrate Lawrence Arts Center’s 50th birthday

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence Arts Center is celebrating five decades enhancing the local arts scene with events this weekend, including a mural unveiling and an award ceremony complete with birthday cupcakes and a champagne toast.

Arts & Events May 22, 2024 - 12:25 pm

New outdoor sculptures decorate Lawrence; reception coming up on Final Friday

by Lawrence Times

Seven new outdoor sculptures have become part of the Lawrence aesthetic. The city will soon host an opening reception and walking tour to celebrate them.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 22, 2024 - 11:25 am

Lawrence City Commission approves parking amnesty program to help people pay tickets

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners during their meeting Tuesday approved a program intended to help people pay off outstanding parking citations and avoid a trip to Lawrence Municipal Court.

Pancho Metz/Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2024 - 11:36 pm

‘We are excellent. We are Firebirds’: Free State graduation celebrates unique journey of each student

by Cuyler Dunn

Ava Rivera started writing her graduation speech while crying on her bedroom floor. But she made it — to graduation and to the lectern. She said her story was similar to many of her fellow Free State graduates.

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Lawrence news May 21, 2024 - 5:08 pm

Governor signs Lawrence disability advocate’s bill into law

by Tricia Masenthin

Self-advocate Kathy Lobb’s decades-long quest has come to an end as a law to grant executive branch employment preferences for disabled Kansans is now on the books.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 21, 2024 - 2:08 pm

K-10 Connector will no longer stop at Peaslee Tech or on KU campus

by Lawrence Times

The K-10 Connector bus service to Johnson County will soon change its route to stop at Central Station in Lawrence, so it will no longer stop at Peaslee Tech or at the Naismith Drive stop on KU’s campus.

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