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Education August 17, 2025 - 1:37 pm

Lawrence runner, 15, completes ultramarathon, encourages others to ‘challenge yourself’

by Maya Hodison

Free State sophomore Moses Minor, 15, recently completed his first ultramarathon. While he accomplishes his running goals, he encourages others to join and stay active to their abilities.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 16, 2025 - 6:19 pm

Lawrence Transit to offer bus service from downtown to KU football games and back

by Lawrence Times

Football devotees can park downtown and take fare-free Lawrence Transit buses to get to the Jayhawks’ games this fall.

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Lawrence news August 13, 2025 - 6:47 pm

Lawrence gymnast, 14, named to Junior Women’s National Team

by Maya Hodison

Aspiring to take the 2028 Summer Olympics stage, 14-year-old gymnast Aulya Daniels, of Lawrence, has made the Junior Women’s National Team.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 23, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence aerial silks workshop makes space for unabashed queer, trans movement and joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A monthly aerial silk arts class is empowering queer and transgender folks in the Lawrence area to convene for community-building and a creative form of exercise.

Lawrence news March 10, 2024 - 4:11 pm

Why former KU basketball star Lynette Woodard should be as famous as Caitlin Clark

by Sam Zeff, Kansas News Service

Up until a few weeks ago, Lynette Woodard from KU had scored more points in college basketball than any woman ever. But she was never recognized by the NCAA as a scoring champion.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 31, 2023 - 1:04 pm

Baseball sage Bill James is forever asking questions. In this Q&A, he provides some answers

by Mark Potts

For half a century, longtime Lawrence resident Bill James has been asking questions about baseball. He’s still looking for answers.

Lawrence news August 22, 2023 - 3:22 pm

‘Sexism from a new lens:’ Kansas athletes point out inequities in face of anti-LGBTQ law

by Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector

Kylie Forney spent her whole life training to play collegiate softball, a dream deferred by a year because of a shoulder injury easily avoided with better attention for women in athletics.

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Lawrence Life May 23, 2023 - 12:33 pm

Lawrence designated as possible location to host international soccer team during 2026 World Cup

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence may get to play a part in Kansas City’s soccer World Cup qualifying events in 2026 as the possible location of a base camp for an international team. 

Arts & Events May 17, 2023 - 10:02 am

Wichita Sky Kings’ free fan fest to feature former KU hoops stars (Sponsored post)

by Ben Hamd, Wichita Sky Kings

The Wichita Sky Kings, Kansas’ pro basketball team, are hosting their first annual fan fest, including meet-and-greets with some Jayhawk legends and NBA players and champions.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 4, 2023 - 11:50 am

Mountain biking in Kansas? It exists, and it’s thriving: Meet Oona Nelson

by Chloe Anderson

Oona Nelson, 18, has played nearly every sport in the book. This coming fall, she’ll head off on an athletic scholarship to pursue her favorite sport of all: cycling. 

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