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Education December 4, 2024 - 4:09 pm

We’re launching a Lawrence Public Schools community network. Here’s how to join us

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Times is launching a community network to help us better cover all things newsworthy within Lawrence Public Schools.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 26, 2024 - 8:41 pm

More holiday fun in Lawrence: Traditions, trivia, treats and more

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence has no shortage of holiday events and traditions, ranging from old-fashioned to, um, very Lawrence. Here are a bunch of upcoming opportunities for festive fun.

Arts & Events November 25, 2024 - 5:58 pm

Holiday music in Lawrence: Where to hear the sounds of the season

by Lawrence Times

The KU School of Music’s Vespers concert is celebrating a huge milestone: It’s turning 100 this year. That will be one of many opportunities coming up to hear the sounds of the holiday season in Lawrence. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 21, 2024 - 6:46 pm

Lawrence holiday markets: Where to shop for gifts that support local makers

by Lawrence Times

Here are almost 20 Lawrence-area opportunities to shop local and support artists, farmers and small businesses this holiday season, starting with this weekend.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education November 20, 2024 - 12:35 pm

Lawrence school board committee to recommend prohibiting cell phone use during school

by Maya Hodison

A draft cell phone policy would prohibit Lawrence school district students from using their phones during school hours, but some exceptions are included and discipline is not a focus of the policy.

Arts & Events November 18, 2024 - 5:54 pm

Please help us update our festive map of holiday homes!

by Lawrence Times

Our map of holiday homes has been a huge hit since we launched in 2021, but it’s due for a refresh, and we need the community’s help to do it!

Lawrence news November 14, 2024 - 8:21 pm

How Lawrence and Douglas County voted in 2024: A breakdown

by Mackenzie Clark

As the dust settles on this year’s historic election, here’s a precinct-by-precinct breakdown of how Lawrence and Douglas County voted in races from U.S. president to the city ballot question to increase the affordable housing sales tax.

Lawrence news November 13, 2024 - 6:03 pm

Mother, police seek leads in case of Lawrence teen missing for weeks

by Andrea Albright

The mother of a Lawrence teenager who has been missing for almost a month is hoping the Lawrence community can help her find her son after police have run out of leads.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 7, 2024 - 9:11 pm

Voter registration has reopened in Kansas; here’s what you should know

by Mackenzie Clark

Voter registration has reopened in Kansas following Tuesday’s election. That means voters can also update their registration if needed. Here’s what you should know.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 1, 2024 - 10:52 am

City of Lawrence launching closed-door Community Budget Committee

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is seeking community members to serve on a budget committee whose meetings will not be open to the public, and “some confidentiality may be required during the process.”

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