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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education February 4, 2025 - 5:02 pm

KU faculty union rallies for fair contract after months of negotiations

by Cuyler Dunn

Members of KU’s faculty and academic staff union, UAKU, rallied outside the Kansas Union Tuesday to urge administrators to sign a fair contract before the end of the year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 4, 2025 - 12:44 pm

At Theatre Lawrence, ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ shows that ‘art isn’t easy’

by Mark Potts

Things don’t always go as planned. Theatre Lawrence’s concert production of “Sunday in the Park with George” will explore the difficulty of making great art.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 3, 2025 - 7:17 pm

Lawrence students shine on stage during annual Ovation! show

by Nathan Kramer

Dozens of Lawrence school district students took to the Lied Center stage Sunday for the annual Ovation! talent show.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 2, 2025 - 3:50 pm

Pup with a purpose encourages better health among Lawrence seniors

by Tricia Masenthin

Binny, a 2-year-old Chihuahua rescued from Texas, received a second chance at life. Now he’s giving back to Lawrence seniors.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 18, 2025 - 1:41 pm

‘Together’s the only way’: Unity theme resonates at tribute to MLK

by Tricia Masenthin

Poetry, music and inspirational words were shared Friday afternoon in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy during the 34th MLK schoolwide assembly at Billy Mills Middle School.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 4:11 pm

Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room

by Photos by Molly Adams

The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 11:17 am

Douglas County elected officials sworn in

by Photos by Molly Adams

Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 11, 2025 - 7:23 pm

Lawrence trans community, supporters send message to elected officials: ‘You cannot get rid of us’

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence community members at a rally Saturday committed to resisting any and all upcoming efforts to suppress transgender and gender-nonconforming folks.

Lawrence Life January 5, 2025 - 2:48 pm

Photos: Lawrence folks enjoy a snowy Sunday

by Lawrence Community

Lawrence community members — including Alfred the cat — had some fun playing in the snow Sunday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 26, 2024 - 9:24 pm

Lawrence community members gather for 18th annual menorah lighting, Hanukkah celebration

by Multimedia by Nathan Kramer

The co-directors of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the 18th annual menorah lighting event Thursday — a number of special significance for the Jewish community.

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