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Lawrence news February 9, 2026 - 8:41 pm

City of Lawrence staff to advise nominating Watson Park as local historical landmark

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City of Lawrence staff members will soon publish a report recommending that the city add Watson Park to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.

Lawrence news February 9, 2026 - 9:47 am

Lawrence Farmers Market likes South Park for its permanent home; city commission to hear report

by Lawrence Times

The team working on the Lawrence Farmers Market’s search for a permanent site is now recommending South Park. Lawrence city commissioners will hear a report on Tuesday.

Lawrence news January 14, 2026 - 9:14 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market, eyeing downtown parks for new home, answers questions at town hall

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence Farmers Market is eyeing two downtown parks for a permanent location, and representatives shared plans and answered community members’ questions during a town hall Wednesday.

Lawrence news January 9, 2026 - 7:12 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market to present studies of possible park locations amid some pushback

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon present a city board with a study on whether South Park or Watson Park could be an appropriate place for the market’s permanent location, though there has been some pushback against those sites.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 10, 2025 - 7:57 pm

Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market coming up; SNAP tokens available

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market will return Saturday, and this year, the market is offering anyone in need a hand up through Double Up Protein Bucks.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food November 14, 2025 - 5:42 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market protein bucks program extended to anyone in need

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Farmers Market is offering anyone in need a $25 credit to spend on protein.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education October 30, 2025 - 11:14 pm

Public health specialists say Trump’s budget bill will harm health care structures, patients in Douglas County

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Representatives from public health sectors and from the Haskell Friends and Family group spoke at a panel Thursday, attesting to the long-term negative health impacts of Trump’s budget bill across the nation and in Douglas County.

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Food October 29, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Douglas County food security advocates working on emergency plan for SNAP beneficiaries; here are some resources

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Food security advocates throughout Douglas County are discussing an emergency response plan if SNAP benefits don’t come in for November. Here are some resources, plus info on how to help.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Food October 23, 2025 - 6:33 pm

Douglas County food security advocates discuss impacts of possible SNAP losses, food as a human right at workshop

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A workshop on navigating food systems in Douglas County turned into an opportunity for speakers to address impending threats to SNAP and discuss how to build relationships to advocate for families experiencing food insecurity.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 17, 2025 - 8:34 pm

Trunk-or-treats, haunted scavenger hunts and more family-friendly Halloween events in Lawrence this month

by Lawrence Times

It’s that time of year when kids get to gorge on candy and indulge in all of their dress-up dreams. Here are some trunk-or-treats and other ghoulish events that are perfect for the whole family.

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