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Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Education September 11, 2026 - 7:24 pm

Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence High and Free State athletes are embracing a new opportunity as girls flag football begins its first sanctioned season in Kansas.

Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Arts & Events September 3, 2026 - 3:02 pm

100th anniversary of Haskell stadium, arch sits at nexus of the institution’s past and future

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As Haskell Indian Nations University approaches the 100th anniversary of its football stadium and arch dedication, staff envision a bright future for the structures and the campus as a whole.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2026 - 2:55 pm

Team Algeria’s next match is Monday; here’s where to cheer them on in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Team Algeria’s second World Cup match begins late Monday. Lawrence folks can celebrate and cheer on the team with a street party and a watch party downtown.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 11, 2026 - 11:13 pm

Team Algeria welcomes young Lawrence athletes to practice field

by Courtney Lane

Fans filled the stands at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday evening as Algeria’s national soccer team opened a ticketed practice and youth training session ahead of World Cup group stage matches. 

Education April 24, 2026 - 4:55 pm

In Kansas, girls flag football is now an official high school sport: ‘They deserve the recognition’

by Jodi Fortino, Kansas News Service

KSHSAA has voted to sanction girls flag football as an official sport, giving teams more opportunities for competitions, funding — and recognition.

State News December 24, 2025 - 9:30 am

Some Kansas City residents are upset by the Chiefs’ planned move. For others, ‘it’ll still be home’

by Kowthar Shire, Julie Denesha, Kansas News Service

The news on Monday that the Kansas City football team is moving across the state line drew excitement from Kansas public officials and disappointment from Missouri’s.

Kaydi Rudisell
Lawrence news December 11, 2025 - 6:09 pm

City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.

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.

USA Gymnastics / Contributed photo
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.

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