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
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
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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The way Maddie Lockett sees it, the crux of social work involves helping, empowering and connecting people with community resources. Lockett has found that job at Lawrence Humane Society but with a bonus: also helping animals.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Students in a KU architecture class on Saturday celebrated a new pavilion they designed at Prairie Park Nature Center using old road signs and other repurposed materials.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Ready to serve and slumber, a fluffy and friendly trio has settled into their respective roles at Raven Book Store in downtown Lawrence.
A team of three Lawrence Virtual School students has won the eighth grade division of the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event, each student earning a $10,000 savings bond.
Members of a Lawrence band that uses adaptive technology to make music on iPads are being recognized by the state for their work exploring music-making across abilities.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Three new graduates of Douglas County drug court can now start with a clean slate and continue to build on the people they’ve grown to be throughout their time in the program.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.
