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Crime & Courts August 8, 2026 - 2:57 pm

How to get help from Douglas County’s Tenant Eviction Defense pilot program

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Douglas County’s Tenant Eviction Defense pilot program has served 37 people since launching in June, and the legal service providers running it are taking more support requests from renters facing eviction.

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Arts & Events November 12, 2025 - 2:50 pm

Resource fair to connect Lawrence community members with free and low-cost support services

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library’s fifth annual resource fair will provide free services to community members while connecting them with over a dozen support organizations.

Lawrence news August 18, 2023 - 7:40 pm

Lawrence facing excessive heat warning through Wednesday

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence is expected to be dangerously hot over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.

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Lawrence news August 16, 2023 - 11:53 am

Organizers collecting donated shoes to distribute at 4th annual Kicks 4 Kids

by Lawrence Times

Kicks 4 Kids will return this weekend, offering kids and young adults free shoes to wear into the new school year.

Health December 25, 2022 - 6:30 am

NAMI Kansas to offer free 8-week education on family mental health advocacy

by Lawrence Times

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas will soon offer a free educational program to help people best support their loved ones who are living with mental health conditions.

Lawrence Public Library
Health November 16, 2022 - 9:35 pm

Lawrence Public Library to hold community resource fair

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence community members on Friday can get connected to resources and chat with staff members from local social service agencies including some related to retirement, health care, pets, and more.

Health September 15, 2022 - 11:28 am

Have feedback for Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center? Here’s how to share it

by Tricia Masenthin

Community members will have an opportunity to offer their ideas, opinions and needs about Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center during two listening sessions set for Thursday, Sept. 29.

Health August 16, 2022 - 1:04 pm

Need your vision checked? Lawrence church to host free clinic for everyone ages 15 and up

by Lawrence Times

As part of its efforts to serve the Lawrence community, Victory Bible Church this Saturday will hold a free eyeglass clinic for anyone ages 15 and older, according to Pastor Leo Barbee Jr.

Health July 18, 2022 - 11:22 am

Lawrence health department offering long-term birth control options

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is offering long-term birth control, including an arm implant and two types of IUDs, with flexible payment options. 

Education July 15, 2022 - 12:57 pm

Here’s how to apply for free and reduced-price meals in Lawrence Public Schools

by Lawrence Times

The federal program that was providing universal free meals for all students amid the pandemic has been discontinued. Here’s how to apply for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year in Lawrence Public Schools.

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