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The Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence bloomed with people during a celebration before the space opens to the public Thursday. Stewards have tips for early visitors on this tender ground.
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Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice has attained a form of posthumous justice after 56 years and a coverup campaign about his murder by a Lawrence police officer. His brother unveiled a historical marker sharing his story Monday evening.
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Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s name and story now live on through a historical marker unveiled Thursday night, the 56th anniversary of when the teen was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer.
“Taylor Drift” was so last season. Now, there’s a new name in town among the city’s snowplow fleet, and the machine has been adorned with a custom magnet.
An Earth Care Forum held Sunday focused on ”the dynamic cycles of life in our local ecosystem and ways to rejoin our lives to nature,” Sam Raugewitz wrote in submitting this photo to the Times.
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Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.
Kiddos from Cordley Elementary and their peers wowed crowds with their dance routines during the Boys & Girls Club’s Lights On! event.
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The Lawrence Schools foundation has received a $40,000 donation to support teachers and students of the Lawrence school district.
A Lawrence organization that offers kids free back-to-school haircuts has received a donation ahead of this year’s first annual Kids Expo.
Altrusa International of Lawrence recently congratulated three 2024 scholarship winners from area high schools.
