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Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus
Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.
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Lawrence kids, teacher with neurofibromatosis maneuver through school, advocate for one another
Lawrence teacher Andrea Kelly hadn’t known anyone with the same rare genetic disorder she has until a fearless 5-year-old walked into her kindergarten classroom.
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‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day
Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
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Musician, teacher melds parody with song in hopes of finding forever families for shelter animals
If Lawrence Humane Society pets could sing and play instruments, what would their songs sound like? Emily Boedeker has some ideas and she’s creating tunes to bring attention to the shelter’s longest residents.
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Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism
Emily Fetsch’s pursuit of answers at a young age led her on a path of advocacy and into the role of lead organizer for Justice Matters.
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Lawrence advocate leaves impression on the town he loved and beyond
Matt Enyart lost his life to ALS, but his contributions will be felt in Lawrence and beyond for many years to come.
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Renewed hope: Douglas County drug court graduate has created a new path for herself
Over the past couple of years, Hope Thommen and Jason Hall have been the only constants in each other’s lives. Everything has changed for the better in sobriety, and they’re putting broken pieces back together.
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Navigating family losses, Lawrence girl will represent city in national pageant competition
When Tay’Jah Franklin, 13, walks the stage at pageants, she never feels like she’s walking alone. She knows her family is beside her. She’ll soon compete as Miss Lawrence in the National American Miss Pageant.
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Jamie Ulmer brings his act to a larger stage at Theatre Lawrence
Jamie Ulmer, the new executive director of Theatre Lawrence, has a tough act to follow. Here he discusses his experience coming from small-town Beatrice, Nebraska, the new season, and his plans for the community theater.
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Million dollar man: Lawrence volunteer achieves fundraising milestone in fight against cancer
After 23 years of fundraising to end cancer, Bob Silipigni is celebrating $1 million in donations and a volunteer award.
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