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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 20, 2024 - 4:44 pm

Lawrence performer creating new sources of laughter despite dealing with fire fallout

by Maya Hodison

Richard Renner, the creative behind the Lawrence Busker Festival, said his community’s support is sustaining him after he recently lost his home to a fire. He’s determined to bring new laughs to Lawrence in spite of the loss.

Lawrence news November 8, 2024 - 9:40 am

No injuries in overnight house fire in Lawrence’s Pinkney neighborhood

by Lawrence Times

No residents or firefighters were injured, but a home is significantly damaged after an overnight fire in the Pinkney neighborhood in Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 20, 2024 - 11:07 am

Two families displaced after house fire in Prairie Park neighborhood spreads

by Lawrence Times

Two families have been displaced from their homes following a fire in the Prairie Park neighborhood early Sunday morning.

Lawrence news October 17, 2024 - 11:16 am

Residents of 2 apartments displaced after fire in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Residents of two apartments near KU’s campus have been displaced after an overnight fire.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 28, 2024 - 4:59 pm

Fire at Chop Shop halts Just Food’s meal production

by Maya Hodison

Just Food has announced its downtown food production services are on a temporary pause due to a fire at its Chop Shop.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 5:09 pm

Brandon Woods fire caused by ‘improper discarding of smoking material,’ fire department says

by Lawrence Times

A fire that damaged 48 units at a Lawrence retirement community on Monday was an accident caused by improper discarding of smoking material, according to the fire department.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 19, 2024 - 1:12 pm

Fire damages Lawrence senior living facility; residents safe

by Molly Adams

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders worked to put out a fire at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Monday afternoon.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 12:16 pm

Firefighters put out small fire at Liberty Hall

by Lawrence Times

Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire Saturday morning at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 7:47 pm

Firefighters working at scene of house fire in central Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Firefighters were working at the scene of a house fire near 20th Street and Naismith […]

Lawrence news April 11, 2024 - 9:56 pm

Pet killed in house fire in North Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A pet died in a house fire Thursday evening in North Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.

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