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Arts & Events November 29, 2024 - 7:21 pm

Santa is saved once again; Lawrence townspeople celebrate

by Photos by August Rudisell

Much to the relief of the Lawrence community, Santa has been rescued from the rooftop of Weaver’s Department Store once again.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 20, 2024 - 10:55 pm

Vigil remembers transgender lives lost in Lawrence and beyond

by Tricia Masenthin

A solemn but hopeful gathering at Ecumenical Campus Ministries on Wednesday honored 74 transgender and gender-nonconforming people who died across the United States during the last year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 12, 2024 - 6:54 pm

‘A safe and stable place for families’: Family Promise of Lawrence celebrates new shelter

by Molly Adams

Dozens of community members gathered to celebrate the completion of Mt. Hope Shelter, a new shelter that will aim to help families stabilize as they seek permanent housing. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 12, 2024 - 3:35 pm

Indigenous rapper Supaman inspires Lawrence youth with stories of resilience, Native American culture

by Tricia Masenthin

Hip-hop beats and positive lyrics filled Billy Mills Middle School’s main gymnasium Tuesday morning during an all-school assembly led by Supaman, the Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 3, 2024 - 11:11 pm

Lawrence community members gather for celebration of Palestinian culture

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Lawrence community members gathered at the library Sunday for a taste of Palestinian culture and a visit from an all-female dance troupe.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education November 2, 2024 - 3:49 pm

KU professor leads cultural burn at Field Station

by Molly Adams

A prescribed burn led by a KU professor at the KU Field Station Saturday morning will help ensure the area’s biodiversity and soil health in the future.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 2, 2024 - 2:55 pm

‘We are not going back’: Lawrence women rally ahead of historic election

by Maya Hodison

Chants of “We are not going back” resounded in South Park, where hundreds showed up for a women’s rights rally Saturday morning despite the rain.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education November 1, 2024 - 5:54 pm

KU celebrates renovation, reopening of alternative communication lab

by Molly Adams

Several dozen Lawrence community members gathered Friday to celebrate renovations to a KU lab that helps people with complex communication needs. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2024 - 9:51 pm

Kids, families, couples trick-or-treat in downtown Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Downtown Lawrence’s annual trick-or-treating event drew flocks of people decked out in their Halloween costumes, including a massive praying mantis, several movie characters, and some feelings.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 26, 2024 - 4:04 pm

Craft Corner offers community connections, creative outlet at Lawrence senior living centers

by Tricia Masenthin

Residents have an opportunity to revisit an old hobby or learn a new skill at more than a dozen senior living homes across Lawrence through Visiting Nurses Association’s Craft Corner.

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