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Arts & Events February 15, 2025 - 5:02 pm

Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival

by Maya Hodison

Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Mystery organizer cultivates monthly mug hunt in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

An enigma, a Lawrence resident hides mugs around town every first Saturday of the month in hopes that all will be found. The Lawrence Mug Hunt draws folks of all ages and is free for everyone to participate.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 10, 2024 - 1:27 pm

Christina Gentry: From experiencing homelessness and housing discrimination to advocating in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

With years of housing insecurity and discrimination behind her, Christina Gentry is now chair of Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board. In that role and other capacities, she strives to help folks who are now in the same space she was in not too long ago.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 24, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Lawrence social worker gleans inspiration from the people and pets she helps stay together

by Tricia Masenthin

The way Maddie Lockett sees it, the crux of social work involves helping, empowering and connecting people with community resources. Lockett has found that job at Lawrence Humane Society but with a bonus: also helping animals.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 18, 2024 - 4:59 pm

Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus

by Maya Hodison

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.

Education June 20, 2024 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence kids, teacher with neurofibromatosis maneuver through school, advocate for one another

by Maya Hodison

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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 16, 2024 - 2:37 pm

‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day

by Maya Hodison

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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Arts & Events April 14, 2024 - 7:35 pm

Musician, teacher melds parody with song in hopes of finding forever families for shelter animals

by Tricia Masenthin

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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 18, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism

by Tricia Masenthin

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 Life October 18, 2023 - 3:25 pm

Lawrence advocate leaves impression on the town he loved and beyond

by Tricia Masenthin

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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