WRITER: Bremen Keasey

Storm Monday morning brings nearly 3 inches of rain to Lawrence; strong winds down many trees in the city

UPDATED 12:45 P.M. APRIL 27 With strong thunderstorms over the weekend and early Monday morning, Lawrence and surrounding areas received somewhere between 4 and 5 inches of rain within the last week — well above the average monthly totals. Matt Flanagan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Topeka, said Lawrence saw 0.72 inches of rain on Thursday and 0.57 inches Sunday night. Then ...

KU architecture and design students showcase work in Kansas City, tap into growing design community

With Kansas City, Missouri, becoming a hub of architecture and design, leaders with KU’s School of Architecture and Design wanted to tap into that energy. Dan Rolf, the director of the Hatch Resource Center and communications with the school, said he and Jae D. Chang, a professor of architecture and associate dean for research, innovation and entrepreneurship, wanted to figure out a way to “convey the ...

Local volunteers, IKEA donations help refurbish Lawrence housing nonprofit’s transitional unit into comfortable home for family

A Lawrence housing nonprofit got a boost from local volunteers and an international furniture giant to refurbish one of its housing units, with its director saying it transforms the house into an inviting home. Family Promise of Lawrence and IKEA Merriam teamed up to renovate one of the nonprofit’s housing options on Maine Street, with IKEA donating its furniture to fully furnish the unit that is meant for a ...

Lawrence organizers of Saturday 'Campus Walk' to support suicide prevention say growth has improved fundraising

Ahead of an annual walk that supports suicide prevention efforts and awareness, a Lawrence organizer said the group has extended its reach in the community and expanded its fundraising abilities. Organizers will host the Lawrence Area Campus Walk on Saturday, April 25 at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum as part of a nationwide effort called Out of the Darkness Campus Walks. Heather Fiore, a Lawrence organizer, ...

University Theatre's final show of the season, 'The Laramie Project,' is important story of queer history, director says

As KU’s University Theatre prepares for its final show of the season with a documentary play depicting a tragic attack on a queer college student, the director said the production is an important reminder of queer and trans history — both in tragedy and resilience. University Theatre will close its 2025-26 season with “The Laramie Project,” which incorporates two years of interviews with Laramie, ...

Lawrence groups will blend soccer and signature events for free World Cup watch parties

Two Lawrence organizations will combine an excitement for soccer this summer with some of the city’s signature events, pairing Lawrence’s unique culture with free watch parties for the the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The organizers of the Busker Festival and The Granada Theater will host six events alongside viewing parties in downtown Lawrence for World Cup matches throughout the summer thanks to support from ...