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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 17, 2026 - 7:21 am

One teen killed, another injured in shooting at popular bar near KU in Lawrence

by August Rudisell & Mackenzie Clark

Update: An 18-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting around 2 a.m. Saturday at the Hawk in Lawrence. Two 18-year-olds have been arrested in connection.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 22, 2025 - 9:57 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates address tax breaks, debt financing during forum

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum Monday said tax incentives with accountability measures will help the city grow infrastructure and jobs, and they discussed differing views on debt-financing projects.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 17, 2025 - 11:00 pm

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission address annexation, homelessness during forum

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum Wednesday said annexation is necessary to achieve affordability in the city. They also discussed the city’s response to homelessness.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 3, 2025 - 11:26 pm

We have liftoff: Drones take flight at Lawrence’s Summerfest

by Nathan Kramer & August Rudisell

Summerfest 2025 came complete with food, family fun, Uncle Sam on stilts and — drumroll, please — a working drone show.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 3, 2025 - 7:17 pm

Lawrence students shine on stage during annual Ovation! show

by Nathan Kramer

Dozens of Lawrence school district students took to the Lied Center stage Sunday for the annual Ovation! talent show.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 17, 2024 - 5:57 pm

Photos: Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade

by August Rudisell

Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up to line the streets for the 37th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday afternoon.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 19, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Video: How the Lawrence trans community remained resilient and proud in 2023

by Lane Rozin

Lawrence community members Ruby Mae Johnson, Sylvie Althoff and Arlowe Clementine reminisce on what brought them joy in the past year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 5, 2023 - 12:27 pm

Candidates discuss safety, code enforcement at North Lawrence Improvement Association forum

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed neighborhood safety, code enforcement, lack of a grocery store and more during the North Lawrence Improvement Association forum Wednesday evening.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 26, 2023 - 9:22 pm

Lawrence Humane Society matches 163 pets with families on Clear the Shelter Day

by Lawrence Times

It was another successful Clear the Shelter Day for the Lawrence Humane Society Saturday as 99 cats and 64 dogs went to their new furever homes. And adoption fees will be half off Sunday for the animals who are still there.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 2:22 pm

Recordings of Lawrence NAACP’s city commission, school board candidate forums now available

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Kansas Branch NAACP has now posted recordings of forums the organization hosted, so voters can hear straight from the Lawrence City Commission and school board primary candidates.

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