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Education December 8, 2023 - 4:06 pm

Students at 2 Lawrence schools are finalists in the Battle of the Brains

by Lawrence Times

Groups of students at Hillcrest Elementary and at Free State High School each have a chance to see their vision for a new exhibit at Science City brought to life as finalists in the ”Battle of the Brains” contest.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2023 - 9:38 pm

Downtown Lawrence trick-or-treating draws families in vibrant Halloween costumes

by Maya Hodison

Penguins, superheroes, witches and more hit downtown Lawrence Tuesday to stock up on Halloween candy.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 28, 2023 - 3:57 pm

Kansas tops No. 6-ranked Oklahoma to win homecoming game

by KD Rudisell & August Rudisell

The KU football team has topped No. 6-ranked Oklahoma and improved to 6-2 on the season.

Education October 20, 2023 - 2:00 pm

KU’s Black Alumni Network to honor 18 innovators and emerging leaders during homecoming week

by Lawrence Times

The KU Black Alumni Network will soon honor 11 leaders and innovators, as well as seven young alumni who are showing promise as emerging leaders.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 15, 2023 - 8:23 pm

Phoenix Award winners celebrated for their contributions to Lawrence arts

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

Richard Renner said Sunday that after 40 years of performing all over the world, seeing awards and accolades, his Phoenix Award for contributions to the arts scene in Lawrence “without a doubt means the most.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 12, 2023 - 7:14 pm

Meet the 2023 Phoenix Award winners; they’ll soon be honored as leaders in Lawrence arts

by Lawrence Times

Four people and two local organizations will soon be honored for their achievements and contributions to the Lawrence arts scene.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education October 10, 2023 - 5:55 pm

Gardens across Lawrence school district allow students to learn by growing

by Maya Hodison

There’s now a blooming garden at every school site in the Lawrence school district, and students are learning how to grow food inside and outside of classroom settings.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 7, 2023 - 10:55 am

Renewed hope: Douglas County drug court graduate has created a new path for herself

by Mackenzie Clark

Over the past couple of years, Hope Thommen and Jason Hall have been the only constants in each other’s lives. Everything has changed for the better in sobriety, and they’re putting broken pieces back together.

Education September 23, 2023 - 6:16 pm

KU doctoral candidates earn Fulbright-Hays awards to conduct research abroad

by Lawrence Times

Two KU doctoral candidates have earned prestigious honors and awards that will allow them to conduct research in South America.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 1, 2023 - 10:44 am

Million dollar man: Lawrence volunteer achieves fundraising milestone in fight against cancer

by Tricia Masenthin

After 23 years of fundraising to end cancer, Bob Silipigni is celebrating $1 million in donations and a volunteer award.

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