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Education April 3, 2025 - 11:40 am

Free State journalism teacher wins KSPA award for excellent new adviser

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School journalism adviser Jared Shuff has been recognized by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association for his zeal for building a strong program.

Education April 1, 2025 - 7:08 pm

Lawrence community member earns Native Advocacy Award named for KU staff member

by Maya Hodison

Elwood Ott, a Lawrence advocate for suicide prevention and mental health, has earned an inaugural award celebrating support of Native American students.

Arts & Events March 26, 2025 - 4:45 pm

Lawrence drama teacher earns Lied Center IMPACT Award

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence teacher Trish Averill Neuteboom has been named as a 2024-25 Lied Center IMPACT Award recipient for her dedication to arts education.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 27, 2025 - 7:01 pm

Shivers abound as Lawrence students, educators take a cold dip, raise $18K for Special Olympics

by Tricia Masenthin

Sunshine and temps in the low 60s were a welcome contrast to arctic wind chills a week ago. Still, that combination proved a bit deceptive Thursday afternoon as students and educators took the Special Olympics Polar Plunge outside Lawrence High School.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Mystery organizer cultivates monthly mug hunt in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

An enigma, a Lawrence resident hides mugs around town every first Saturday of the month in hopes that all will be found. The Lawrence Mug Hunt draws folks of all ages and is free for everyone to participate.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 29, 2024 - 7:21 pm

Santa is saved once again; Lawrence townspeople celebrate

by Photos by August Rudisell

Much to the relief of the Lawrence community, Santa has been rescued from the rooftop of Weaver’s Department Store once again.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 12, 2024 - 3:35 pm

Indigenous rapper Supaman inspires Lawrence youth with stories of resilience, Native American culture

by Tricia Masenthin

Hip-hop beats and positive lyrics filled Billy Mills Middle School’s main gymnasium Tuesday morning during an all-school assembly led by Supaman, the Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer.

Lawrence news November 5, 2024 - 12:54 pm

Douglas County shatters early in-person voting record; likely second-highest overall turnout

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

Douglas County voters who cast their ballots early in person shattered the previous record by more than 5,300 votes, and the top election official expects this to be the second highest turnout the county has seen.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2024 - 9:51 pm

Kids, families, couples trick-or-treat in downtown Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Downtown Lawrence’s annual trick-or-treating event drew flocks of people decked out in their Halloween costumes, including a massive praying mantis, several movie characters, and some feelings.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 26, 2024 - 4:04 pm

Craft Corner offers community connections, creative outlet at Lawrence senior living centers

by Tricia Masenthin

Residents have an opportunity to revisit an old hobby or learn a new skill at more than a dozen senior living homes across Lawrence through Visiting Nurses Association’s Craft Corner.

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