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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 18, 2022 - 12:45 am

Crews work into the night to clean up after train derailment near Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Union Pacific crews were working well past midnight Saturday following the derailment of about 30 railroad cars carrying coal Friday afternoon.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 17, 2022 - 6:02 pm

Train derails north of Lawrence; no injuries reported

by Mackenzie Clark

About 30 cars from a coal train derailed north of Lawrence Friday afternoon in Douglas County, according to a spokesperson for Union Pacific.

Education May 16, 2022 - 8:02 pm

Union members across trades rally with Lawrence school district’s hourly workers

by Tricia Masenthin

Supporters of higher wages and better working conditions for the Lawrence school district’s classified staff members demonstrated in solidarity Monday afternoon.

Crime & Courts April 20, 2022 - 7:08 pm

Video: Anti-mask protester arrested at Douglas County Commission meeting

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests near school buildings and district offices was arrested Wednesday just before the Douglas County Commission meeting.

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 5, 2022 - 7:27 pm

National champ Jayhawks return to Lawrence to bask in glory at home

by Tricia Masenthin

Thousands of Jayhawk fans welcomed home Tuesday their beloved men’s basketball champions. With a chilly breeze, cloudy skies and occasional sprinkles in Memorial Stadium, adoring fans greeted the team as they returned to bask in the glory of a national title.

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 5, 2022 - 12:09 am

KU fans in downtown Lawrence: Proud, excited and feeling great

by Tricia Masenthin

Loud and proud. That’s how Jayhawks fans presented themselves as they flooded Mass Street after KU’s national championship win late Monday night.

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 4, 2022 - 10:41 pm

JAYHAWKS WIN! KU takes national championship; Lawrence celebrates

by Lawrence Times

The Kansas Jayhawks are national champions once again, and pure joy has filled the air in Lawrence.

Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 2, 2022 - 7:10 pm

Jayhawks fans celebrate KU’s Final Four victory in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The Jayhawks made it look easy, holding a lead over the Villanova Wildcats for the entire Final Four matchup. And Lawrence was partying in the streets.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Education March 28, 2022 - 5:27 pm

Lawrence community members, PAL-CWA workers rally ahead of school board meeting

by Andrea Albright and Mackenzie Clark

Community and union members united to rally ahead of the Lawrence school board meeting Monday.

Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 26, 2021 - 12:38 am

Photos: Lawrence Busker Festival performers impress, on the street and in the air

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Busker Festival returned to downtown Lawrence Friday and Saturday, and the fun will continue through Sunday.

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