Lawrence City Commission public comment for July 9, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-07-10 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's July 9, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentThis recording has been altered to remove a racial slur.
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Oct. 15, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-10-16 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Oct. 15, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentSee more coverage at LawrenceKSTimes.com.
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Oct. 8, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-10-09 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Oct. 8, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentSee more coverage at LawrenceKSTimes.com.
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Oct. 1, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-10-02 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Oct. 1, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentSee more coverage at LawrenceKSTimes.com.
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Sept. 17, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-09-18 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Sept. 17, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentSee more coverage at LawrenceKSTimes.com.
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Sept. 10, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-09-11 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Sept. 10, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentSee more coverage at LawrenceKSTimes.com.
Demolition underway at Allen Press building in downtown Lawrence The Lawrence Times 2024-09-04 | Demolition has begun on the Allen Press buildings at 11th and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence. Video by Tom Harper
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Sept. 3, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-09-04 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Sept. 3, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-commentSee more coverage at LawrenceKSTimes.com.
KU Football 2024 Kickoff Party The Lawrence Times 2024-08-28 | Lawrence community members gathered Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 to celebrate the upcoming KU football season. After the Jayhawks went 9-4 on the season last year, fans' optimism continues to grow. Video by Nathan KramerMore: lawrencekstimes.com/ku-athletics
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Aug. 20, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-08-21 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Aug. 20, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Fire burns at Lawrence senior living community The Lawrence Times 2024-08-19 | Video courtesy of Erica Gudenkauf: A fire damaged Brandon Woods at Alvamar, a senior living facility, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. More info: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/08/19/brandon-woods-fire
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Aug. 13, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-08-14 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Aug. 13, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Lawrence City Commission public comment for Aug. 6, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-08-07 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's Aug. 6, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Lawrence City Commission public comment for July 16, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-07-17 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's July 16, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Lawrence City Commission public comment for July 2, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-07-03 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's July 2, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Ex-deputy Douglas County district attorney dresses as frequent public commenter, part 2 The Lawrence Times 2024-06-25 | Wider view: Former Deputy Douglas County District Attorney Joshua Seiden is shown in this Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center footage from June 21, 2024. Context: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/25/ex-deputy-da-video-courthouse Seiden intends to be dressed as Justin Spiehs, a Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests during the COVID-19 pandemic, and holding a phone to record as Spiehs often does. Seiden's boss, Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez, can be seen laughing in the footage.
Ex-deputy Douglas County district attorney dresses as frequent public commenter, part 1 The Lawrence Times 2024-06-25 | Former Deputy Douglas County District Attorney Joshua Seiden is shown in this Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center footage from June 21, 2024. Context: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/25/ex-deputy-da-video-courthouse Seiden intends to be dressed as Justin Spiehs, a Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests during the COVID-19 pandemic, and holding a phone to record as Spiehs often does. Seiden's boss, Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez, can be seen laughing in the footage.
Lawrence City Commission public comment for June 18, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-06-19 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's June 18, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Lawrence City Commission public comment for June 11, 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-06-12 | The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission's June 11, 2024 meeting. Read more about the commission's decision to stop broadcasting public comment: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/04/lawrencecitycomm-performative-public-comment
Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them The Lawrence Times 2024-06-02 | Several community members who gathered for the Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday, June 1, 2024 shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.Video by Lane Rozin for The Lawrence Times; more at lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/01/lawrence-pride-community-2024
Law enforcement follow protesters down Jayhawk Boulevard The Lawrence Times 2024-05-17 | About 40 law enforcement officers followed protesters down Jayhawk Boulevard from Fraser Hall during the May 9, 2024 pro-Palestine protest on KU's campus. Ultimately, three students were arrested at Anschutz Library.More at LawrenceKSTimes.com: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/05/17/ku-silent-protesters-arrests Video by Maya Hodison
Law enforcement officers take water from protesters encampment The Lawrence Times 2024-05-10 | Law enforcement officers came to KU's campus to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters and then took cases of water the protesters had accumulated around midnight Friday, May 10, 2024. More from The Lawrence Times: https://lawrenceks.news/3WCnyz6 Video by August Rudisell
Law enforcement disbands pro-Palestine protest at KU The Lawrence Times 2024-05-10 | Law enforcement officers pulled up on KU's campus around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 to force pro-Palestine protesters to leave, saying they were in violation of KU policy and if they did not leave they would be arrested. More from The Lawrence Times: https://lawrenceks.news/3WCnyz6Video by Maya Hodison
Pro-Palestine protesters chant at KU The Lawrence Times 2024-05-10 | About 100 protesters have gathered on KU’s campus in solidarity with Palestine Thursday, May 9, 2024, continuing calls for the university to divest from Israel and preparing to hold their ground as administrators warned they’ll soon be removed if they don’t leave.More at The Lawrence Times: https://lawrenceks.news/3WCnyz6Video by August Rudisell
Students from Lawrence High School, KU continue pro-Palestine protest The Lawrence Times 2024-05-02 | Students from Lawrence High School walked out Thursday, May 2, 2024 to head to KU's campus and continue pro-Palestine protests. The LHS students walked to Fraser Hall, up to the Kansas Union and back. Students continued on to Wescoe Hall and Strong Hall, the location of the chancellor's office.Videos by Molly Adams and Cuyler Dunn
Pro-Palestine protesters chant on KU campus The Lawrence Times 2024-05-01 | Protesters gathered in front of Fraser Hall on the University of Kansas campus on May 1, 2024 chant "Free, free Palestine"; "KU, KU, you can't hide — we charge you with genocide"; and more. Video by Cuyler Dunn
Time lapse: Storm view from southeast Lawrence The Lawrence Times 2024-05-01 | A tornado warning was issued for Douglas County as a storm passed through the area Tuesday evening. This is a time lapsed view of the sky from southeast Lawrence, spanning one hour.Video by August Rudisell
Emily Boedekers song for Peanut The Lawrence Times 2024-04-15 | If Lawrence Humane Society pets could sing and play instruments, what would their songs sound like? Emily Boedeker has some ideas, and she’s creating tunes to bring attention to the shelter’s longest residents.
Nash gets scritches at the Lawrence Humane Society The Lawrence Times 2024-03-27 | A Lawrence resident planned to walk his dog around the Pinkney neighborhood on March 18, 2024. But as the pair went outside they encountered a disturbing sight — a severely injured black dog curled up in their yard.After two surgeries, the “big shepherd boy” is on a stable path of recovery. He’s known by Nash — a name given to him by one of the Lawrence Humane Society's veterinarians.Here, Nash gets scritches from his buddy, Ava Matkovich, a community caseworker in the Pet Resource Center at Lawrence Humane Society. Read more from The Lawrence Times: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/03/27/resident-shelter-call-for-animal-control-coverage Contributed video from the Lawrence Humane Society
Lawrence St. Patricks Day Parade 2024 The Lawrence Times 2024-03-17 | Floats and participants in the 2024 Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade included Prime Martial Arts, Lawrence Busker Festival, Lawrence PRIDE, Son Venezuela and many more.
Trans joy in 2023: How the Lawrence trans community remained resilient and proud The Lawrence Times 2024-01-19 | Throughout 2023, the queer and transgender community in Lawrence celebrated pride and resilience in a variety of ways — from Lawrence’s annual Pride parade and the Trans Day of Remembrance to community events such as Camp Wood Fire and more. Community members Ruby Mae Johnson, Sylvie Althoff and Arlowe Clementine reminisce on what brought them joy in the past year. Video by Lane Rozin; photos by Molly AdamsMore: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/01/19/trans-joy-resilience-in-lawrence
A look inside the Pallet village in Lawrence, Kansas The Lawrence Times 2024-01-06 | Cicely Thornton, homeless programs project specialist for the City of Lawrence, discusses the cabin units and facilities at the Pallet shelter village, Jan. 5, 2024. The 50 small cabins will soon be available to help Lawrence community members experiencing homelessness — specifically veterans, domestic violence survivors, older and disabled people — recover and secure housing.The window unit that heats the cabin can be heard buzzing in the background, but it kept the office cabin warm despite snow falling and a temperature of 32° outside. Read more: lawrencekstimes.com/2024/01/05/village-tour Video by Mackenzie Clark, photos by Molly Adams; December 2023 drone photo by August Rudisell
Bizarre Bazaar 2023 gets underway at the Lawrence Arts Center The Lawrence Times 2023-11-25 | Bizarre Bazaar, the annual two-day art market that kicks off the holiday season in Lawrence got underway Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at the Lawrence Arts Center. Video by August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times; more at lawrencekstimes.com/2023/11/24/bizarre-bazaar-2023-underway
Workers at Lawrence Starbucks picket on ‘Red Cup Day’ The Lawrence Times 2023-11-16 | Unionized workers and allies were picketing Thursday morning outside Starbucks, in solidarity with a national movement pushing for better working conditions at the massive corporate coffee chain. Video by August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times; more at lawrencekstimes.com/2023/11/16/starbucks-workers-strike
Supaman performs at Billy Mills Middle School The Lawrence Times 2023-11-13 | Christian Parrish Takes Gun, a member of the Apsáalooke Nation who’s also known by his professional monikers “Supaman” and “Billy ills,” kicked off the school week with an interactive assembly Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2023 at Billy Mills Middle School in Lawrence, Kansas.Backed by DJ Element (Logan Howard, Pima from the Salt River Indian Reservation), Parrish Takes Gun offered lessons for more than an hour on Native American history, regalia, culture and dance, as well as the benefits of sobriety and love. He mixed those messages with hip-hop and humor.Video by Tricia Masenthin for The Lawrence Times. See more: lawrencekstimes.com/2023/11/13/supaman-visits-bmms
KU football tops Oklahoma in homecoming game The Lawrence Times 2023-10-29 | The Kansas football team has topped No. 6-ranked Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 and improved to 6-2 on the season. KU had not beaten Oklahoma since 1997. The Jayhawks snapped an 18-game losing streak against their longtime Big 12 foes. Video by KD Rudisell & August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times; more at lawrencekstimes.com/2023/10/28/ku-tops-ou
Rock Chalk Block Party in Downtown Lawrence The Lawrence Times 2023-10-28 | Jayhawk fans headed downtown for the second annual Rock Chalk Block Party on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, one of the final events of KU's homecoming week. Fans hung around despite rapidly dropping temperatures, and country artist Michael Ray performed.Video by August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Zombie Walk 2023 The Lawrence Times 2023-10-20 | The Lawrence Zombie Walk on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 drew undead of all ages to downtown Lawrence to walk up and down Mass Street looking to sate their appetites for brains.Video by August Rudisell for The Lawrence TimesMore at lawrencekstimes.com/2023/10/19/zombie-walk-2023
Chamber of Lawrence school board candidate forum The Lawrence Times 2023-10-13 | Lawrence school board candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 gave their thoughts on past board decisions as well as their visions for public education if they're elected. Candidates Rachel Stumblingbear, GR Gordon-Ross, Jody Meyer, Yolanda Franklin, Anne Costello, Shannon Kimball and Ariel Miner participated. Candidates Carole Cadue-Blackwood, Brandon Moore and Edward Gonzales were unable to attend. Hugh Carter, the Chamber’s vice chairman of external affairs, served as the forum’s moderator.Read the article: lawrencekstimes.com/2023/10/11/usd497-chamber-forum-2023Photo by Maya Hodison for The Lawrence Times — More at lawrencekstimes.com/election2023
Chamber of Lawrence City Commission candidate forum The Lawrence Times 2023-10-05 | Lawrence City Commission candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 answered questions about tax systems, expanding businesses and more during a forum hosted by the Chamber of Lawrence.Candidates Mike Dever, Justine Burton, Courtney Shipley, Brad Finkeldei and Dustin Stumblingbear participated. Candidate Amber Sellers was out of town for work. Hugh Carter, the Chamber’s vice chairman of external affairs, served as the forum’s moderator.Read the article: lawrencekstimes.com/2023/10/04/chamber-city-comm-forumPhotos by Maya Hodison for The Lawrence Times — More at lawrencekstimes.com/election2023
North Lawrence Improvement Association City Commission candidate forum The Lawrence Times 2023-10-05 | The North Lawrence Improvement Association hosted a Lawrence City Commission candidate forum Oct. 4, 2023 at the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence. Candidates Mike Dever, Justine Burton, Courtney Shipley, Brad Finkeldei and Dustin Stumblingbear participated. Ted Boyle, NLIA president, led the discussion, with contributions and questions from other North Lawrence neighbors. Photos by August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times — See more at lawrencekstimes.com/election202300:00 — Intro02:03 — Grocery store discussion14:38 — Safety, code enforcement concerns53:16 — Expanding the Lawrence Regional Airport1:04:33 — Property tax relief
Lawrence Board of Realtors, Home Builders Association 2023 city commission candidate forum The Lawrence Times 2023-09-21 | Lawrence has a long way to go from a housing standpoint, Lawrence City Commission candidates generally agree. Candidates vying for three commission seats on the ballot in the November general election offered up their stances during a public forum Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, hosted by the Lawrence Board of Realtors and the Lawrence Home Builders Association. We recorded audio from the forum. Note: Some parts are a bit difficult to understand, and some of the applause is a little loud.
Artists at Haskell Indian Art Market share significance of their work The Lawrence Times 2023-09-10 | The Haskell Indian Art Market was off to a successful start Saturday, Sept. 9. Artists from tribes across the country united at Haskell Indian Nations University to show off their artwork, including pottery, metalwork, beadwork and beyond, with hundreds of Lawrence community members in attendance.In this episode of Lawrence Times TV, you’ll meet four of the exhibiting artists and hear how their Native heritage inspires them.
Highlights from the Paper Plains Zine Fest, a celebration of creativity and community The Lawrence Times 2023-09-03 | The Paper Plains Zine Fest, held Sept. 2-3, 2023, brought together more than 100 creators from across the Midwest to share their artwork, build community, and engage in workshops and education sessions throughout Lawrence.This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a glimpse into the vendor event held on Sunday. Booths lined the Van Go building indoors and out, with artists showing off diverse works like zines (handmade print works), illustrated comics, quirky earrings, bumper stickers and more.
Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships 2023 The Lawrence Times 2023-08-27 | Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 for the 42nd annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships.Video by August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times
Clear the Shelter Day 2023 at Lawrence Humane Society The Lawrence Times 2023-08-27 | It was another successful Clear the Shelter Day for the Lawrence Humane Society as 99 cats and 64 dogs went to their new furever homes.
Operation Wildlife gives tips on what to do if you find injured wildlife in Douglas County The Lawrence Times 2023-08-19 | Operation Wildlife (OWL), a nonprofit located just outside Lawrence in Linwood, is the largest publicly funded wildlife rescue in the state. It’s provided rehabilitation to injured and orphaned wild animals and education for the public since 1989. OWL offers helpful resources for people who find wild animals in an emergency.
Behind the scenes: How Lawrence elections work The Lawrence Times 2023-08-02 | This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Douglas County election headquarters, just hours before they announced the results of the Aug. 1, 2023 primary election. The office of Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew handles all federal, state and local elections. Shew expects generally low voter turnout for elections like Tuesday's. Even though only about 10% of registered voters cast ballots during odd-year primaries, Shew says these local elections have a big impact on people’s day-to-day lives. Find election coverage and results via lawrencekstimes.com. The general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Clinton Lake Marina hosts Float Local Friday parties The Lawrence Times 2023-07-01 | Clinton Lake Marina is inviting the public to get out on the water in a new way. On the first Fridays of June, July, August and September, the marina hosts a Float Local Friday party.More: lawrencekstimes.com/2023/07/01/lttv-float-local-fridays
First Mid Summer Night on Mass in Downtown Lawrence The Lawrence Times 2023-06-24 | Lawrence community members — and many of their four-legged friends — headed downtown Friday, June 23, 2023 for the first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass.Video by August Rudisell for The Lawrence Times; more at lawrencekstimes.com/2023/06/23/photos-mid-summer-night-on-mass-2023
