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Community members on Monday will aim for a “home run” in support of Lawrence and Douglas County families experiencing housing crises. The 5K Home Run annual event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit Family Promise of Lawrence, a local agency that works with families to help them find stability. Participants will do a 5K, or 3.1 mile, run, according to a Family Promise news release.

Memorial Day 5K to raise funds for Lawrence families seeking stable housing

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson is resigning from the board, she announced via Facebook on Friday. Emerson, who started her term in 2022, was one of three school board members to vote against the closing of Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementary schools this year. “Lawrence, I want to say...

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson to resign

Linda Lin and Jun Zhang had hoped to keep serving stir-fried green beans, General Tso’s chicken and baked mussels at King Buffet for another decade, but they are closing their Chinese buffet after losing their lease at the location on West 23rd Street. University Storage, which occupies the bulk...

King Buffet to close after 23 years in Lawrence

If you’ve lived in Lawrence more than a few years, you’ve probably crossed paths with Bob Silipigni. Since 2001, he’s traversed the streets of his hometown and raised almost a million dollars in the fight to end cancer. Soft-spoken and friendly, Silipigni (pronounced Sill-uh-pee-nee) wears a full...

Gracious people, interesting pets boost Lawrence volunteer’s spirits during record-breaking fundraising effort

Here’s a quick roundup of info about City of Lawrence service changes and more ahead of Memorial Day. • Parking: Parking at meters and in lots and garages will be free on Monday, May 29, according to a news release from the city. • Buses and transit: There will...

When parking is free, city service changes and more to know for Memorial Day in Lawrence

Did you know Lawrence is filled with hidden treasure? If you want to go find some, it’s time to plan a geocaching adventure. This outdoor recreational activity involves using GPS to track down containers, hundreds of which are placed all across Lawrence, hidden at specific locations. All you need...

How to plan your first geocaching adventure in Lawrence

The Lawrence school board will meet Wednesday evening to discuss the process to fill the seat of board member Kay Emerson, who on Friday announced her plans to resign. “The meeting is for the purposes of accepting the resignation of board member Kay Emerson, who plans to move out of state, and recessing to executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations,” according to a social media post from the school district Sunday morning.

Lawrence school board to hold special meeting to discuss how to fill vacant seat

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Author Jacqueline Woodson to speak in Lawrence as library’s 2023 Ross and Marianna Beach Author

Jacqueline Woodson, an award-winning author and MacArthur fellow, will speak in Lawrence next month as the library’s 2023 Ross and Marianna Beach Author. Woodson is a...

Author Jacqueline Woodson to speak in Lawrence as library’s 2023 Ross and Marianna Beach Author

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