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Lawrence news February 24, 2026 - 9:48 am

Bert Nash names interim as new CEO

by Lawrence Times

Dr. Kirsten Watkins has been named the permanent CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center following eight months in the interim role.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 15, 2025 - 5:50 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center rebuilds from crisis

by Maya Hodison

While the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center began to rebuild from a financial and management crisis six months ago, the community need was growing.

Arts & Events July 15, 2025 - 1:31 pm

Lawrence Arts Center names new interim director; permanent hire still to come

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence Arts Center has named ceramic artist and longtime staff member Ben Ahlvers as the organization’s next interim director as the search for a permanent director continues.

Arts & Events July 8, 2025 - 6:15 pm

Lawrence Art Guild announces change in volunteer leadership

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Art Guild has announced that two of its longtime volunteer leaders have stepped down. The new president hopes to increase membership and involvement in the nonprofit.

Lawrence news June 24, 2025 - 7:56 am

Bert Nash CEO resigns; interim appointed the same day

by Lawrence Times

Patrick Schmitz, CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, has resigned from his position, the center announced Tuesday morning.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 24, 2025 - 6:34 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center working to recover from financial crisis that led to furloughs, job cuts

by Maya Hodison

When Sarah Bariya took over as executive director of Lawrence’s Sexual Trauma and Abuse Center, she was in for a rude shock: The organization was unable to meet payroll. The center is still working to rebuild from a financial crisis.

Lawrence news March 25, 2025 - 1:26 pm

LMH Health CEO announces plans to retire

by Lawrence Times

Russ Johnson, LMH Health president and CEO since 2016, plans to retire in August, the hospital announced Tuesday.

Nathan Kramer / Contributed Photo
Lawrence news February 7, 2025 - 5:56 pm

Lawrence Arts Center laying off staff, making cuts amid budget crisis

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence Arts Center has begun to lay off employees as the board has asked staff to cut about $500,000 worth of expenses.

Lawrence news February 2, 2025 - 2:39 pm

Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center names new executive director

by Lawrence Times

A former legal advocate for children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence has been named the new executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center.

Lawrence news October 18, 2024 - 3:12 pm

HeadQuarters Kansas announces interim director; reports share KDADS audit findings

by Mackenzie Clark

Following the resignation of its entire board and previous director, HeadQuarters Kansas has announced a new interim director, and an audit has found that the nonprofit must repay more than $340,000 in grant funding spent between 2021 and 2023.

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