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Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice has attained a form of posthumous justice after 56 years and a coverup campaign about his murder by a Lawrence police officer. His brother unveiled a historical marker sharing his story Monday evening.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Around 100 people regularly brave the summer heat and push themselves to their limits in hopes of getting their hands on coveted “Dog Days” T-shirts. Don “Red Dog” Gardner has led the community workouts for more than four decades.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s name and story now live on through a historical marker unveiled Thursday night, the 56th anniversary of when the teen was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer.
Jacob Rice/Lawrence Times
The Lawrence City Band ended its summer concert series Wednesday evening with a fond farewell to conductor Paul Popiel, who is leaving to take a job at his alma mater.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Volunteers spent Wednesday helping plant native plant species at Midco Prairie, a project designed to bring prairie, wetland and woodland habitats into downtown Lawrence.
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Markers to honor two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970 will be unveiled in the coming days. Their families spoke Sunday about the battle to memorialize their loved ones.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Community members gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Saturday for food, drinks, performances, historical displays, giant bubbles and more in celebration of the Fourth of July.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Community members packed into a Lawrence bookstore Friday evening to join the conversation about renaming Douglas County for abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
As Algeria’s World Cup run came to an end, a small group of fans still showed their appreciation for the welcome the town has shown the team, chanting “Thank you, Lawrence,” as people exited downtown watch parties.
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Team Algeria tied Austria 3-3 Saturday night, and Lawrence’s newest home team will advance to the round of 32 in the World Cup.
