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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for May 1-15, 2026 (Sponsored post)
“Lawrence readers continue to be on trend with national bestsellers,” the Raven Book Store writes of the latest list.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Ash is so over the shelter, ready for canine comforts
No kennel bars will hold Ash, a Labrador/Great Pyrenees mix, but that’s OK because he’s a gentle giant who won’t tear up a home if he’s roaming alone.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High seniors mark commencement with Chesty pride and promise
Family and friends of 317 Lawrence High School graduates filled the stadium Wednesday evening, gathering to celebrate the Class of 2026 in a ceremony that balanced both achievement and grief.
Wakarusa museum event to share stories of people displaced to build artificial lakes
The Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum will soon hold a film screening and a panel discussion highlighting the consequences of Clinton and Kaw Lake to the Indigenous people who were displaced by their construction.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Weekend of art and performance coming to Lawrence streets with Busker Festival, Art Tougeau
Downtown Lawrence streets are set for a weekend of creative fun with the return of the Busker Festival and Art Tougeau.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Free State graduates reflect on perseverance and leadership at commencement
Family and friends of 409 Free State graduates filled Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday evening as district administrators called the occasion a milestone of resilience and perseverance.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center soon to open for summer
Lawrence’s outdoor pool will open for the season next week. Here are the hours and prices of admission and memberships.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
KU Class of 2026 celebrated for their hard work and drive to make things better
Thousands of Jayhawks finally made their way through the Campanile Sunday as graduates who no longer had to fear they’d never get their diplomas if they had made the passage sooner.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence drag group creates space for a new wave of avant-garde performers
Dorothy and the Dolls, a group of local drag performers, are holding spaces across the Lawrence drag scene to foster a new generation of avant-garde performers.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Virtual School celebrates graduates of Class of 2026
Graduates in Lawrence Virtual School’s Class of 2026 were told Saturday that they don’t need to become perfect — they just need to have the courage to keep learning, keep trying and keep building community.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Two restaurants close, others see sales drop as 9th Street construction continues
City construction has fully shut down parts of Ninth Street since December. So far, two restaurants on the street have had to throw in the towel, and some others are seeing declining sales.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Project SEARCH and C-Tran students graduate from internship programs
Friends and family gathered at Community Connections at Pinckney Friday morning to celebrate graduating students of the C-Tran and Project SEARCH programs.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Who’s a good boy? Big-hearted Axel is the best boy
Axel, a 5-year-old mixed retriever and American Bulldog, thinks he’s a lapdog, and no one is telling him otherwise. His foster parent says he “has been the best boy.”
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
KU students, teachers to show off form-defying ceramics at Off-Site Art Gallery exhibition
Two classes of KU ceramics students learned how to defy gravity with clay bodies and how to install their work without breaking it. Their creations — which astonished even their teachers — will be exhibited at Off-Site Art Space.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Young Van Go artists unveil picnic tables celebrating Kansas ahead of World Cup
Community members gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate the unveiling of Van Go JAMS artists’ five custom picnic tables that honor Lawrence and Kansas culture.
Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district students shine at Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon
Smiles, laughter and encouragement filled the air at Lawrence Public Schools’ annual Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon on Wednesday morning.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Mallory Johnson receives $10K Bobs Award for ‘transforming lives’ in therapeutic classroom
When Mallory Johnson walked into the packed common area inside Community Connections at Pinckney for a surprise Wednesday, she thought it might be cupcakes. Minutes later, she was holding a check for $10,000 to recognize her as this year’s Bobs Award winner.
Matthew Garrett via KU
KU architecture class to host open house for ‘high-performance’ home
KU Master of Architecture students of Studio 804 will soon welcome the public to an open house for their latest project, a sustainable home in the Brook Creek neighborhood.
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