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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 16, 2026 - 4:36 pm

Two Haskell seniors leave their mark on campus with a ‘girl’s girl’ art show

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Haskell seniors Aziza Smith and Aiyanna Tanyan look at each other and see a reflection of an ambitious woman taking on the world. They’re leaving their mark on campus with a “girl’s girl” exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education April 15, 2026 - 9:51 pm

Lawrence High School students showcase projects at Innovation Expo

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence High School’s Career and Technical Education students put their yearlong projects on display for the community Wednesday night at the fourth annual Innovation Expo.

Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Arts & Events April 14, 2026 - 7:45 pm

Haskell theatre club members tap into their own college character arcs for upcoming play

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

An all-Native cast and crew of Haskell students will channel their triumphs, hurts and humor from their lives at university into the first off-book play the school has seen in years.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 14, 2026 - 7:00 am

Lawrence’s Parade of Hearts installation celebrates disability inclusion

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Lawrence is now home to a Parade of Hearts installation called “Inclusion Starts with the Heart,” celebrating acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 11, 2026 - 8:52 pm

KU Powwow brings family, tribal representation and celebration inside the Lied Center

by Logan Pierson

Dancers took the celebration onto the Lied Center stage Saturday for the 37th KU Powwow, honoring family, tribal representation and the circle of life. 

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 11, 2026 - 4:45 pm

Lawrence Public Library makes nerding out free, accessible at annual fandom convention

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Public Library seemed bigger on the inside Saturday as superfans and media lovers packed both levels of the building with cosplay, fan art and a passion for all things fandom.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts April 10, 2026 - 7:21 pm

Friends, colleagues honor Douglas County Judge Sally Pokorny at retirement ceremony

by Courtney Lane

Judge Sally Pokorny told the people packed into a Douglas County courtroom for her retirement ceremony Friday that she’s the luckiest woman in the world.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Business April 8, 2026 - 5:37 pm

Service industry pool night at Lawrence pubcade serves up camaraderie, connection

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Service industry workers who keep the Lawrence bar and restaurant scene afloat had the tables turned on them when a refreshed pubcade and pool hall served them a night of camaraderie and billiards.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 28, 2026 - 6:46 pm

Third ‘No Kings’ rally brings generations together to protest Trump administration

by Hannah Loub

Huge crowds of Lawrence community members of all ages showed up Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a string of No Kings Protests across the nation.

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 23, 2026 - 9:39 pm

Lawrence community members, area activists rally and march for trans rights

by Maya Smith

Community members gathered Monday evening at South Park and marched down Massachusetts Street to protest for transgender rights amid the recent passage of anti-trans legislation. 

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