Maya Hodison

3 weeks ago | lawrencekstimes.com | Cuyler Dunn |Molly Adams |Maya Hodison

Share this post or save for laterOne word repeatedly came up as Annette Camlin described her family’s decadelong experience with Lawrence Public Schools’ special education services: trauma. It began with the district failing to accommodate her son Calen’s autism and chronic health condition. Despite medical documentation and support from special education staff, Calen was marked truant, denied access to therapy during class and pressured to shorten medically necessary restroom breaks.

Mar 18, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Maya Hodison

Share Family members told a Topeka man who was sentenced to nearly 11 years Tuesday for recklessly murdering their loved one that their lives were forever changed. A Topeka man accused of recklessly shooting and killing an 18-year-old Lawrence man pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder after reaching an agreement with the Douglas County district attorney.

Feb 6, 2025 | lawrencekstimes.com | Maya Hodison

Share this post or save for laterAuthor Brea Baker will discuss the history and proposed future of Black people’s land ownership at an upcoming University of Kansas event. The Commons at KU is preparing to host Baker as its spring 2025 Kenneth A. Spencer lecturer, according to a KU news release.

Nov 21, 2024 | lawrencekstimes.com | Maya Hodison

Share this post or save for laterThe young artists of Van Go will soon welcome the community to their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale. Adornment features works by apprentice artists at Van Go, an arts-based nonprofit that employs and provides social services to Douglas County teens and young adults ages 14 to 24. Each fall, the artists begin creating smaller-scale pieces, such as ornaments, glassware, home goods, cards and magnets for the annual holiday show. Prices start at $3.

Nov 21, 2024 | lawrencekstimes.com | Maya Hodison

Share this post or save for laterLawrence firefighters will once again rescue Santa Claus in downtown Lawrence this year with holiday lights aglow. As the sun sets on Friday, Nov. 29, those in attendance will count down before the lights strung throughout downtown will be lit to commence the holiday season. Then, look to the roof of Weaver’s Department Store, where Santa will find himself in need of saving. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical will be there to get him back on solid ground.