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High schoolers in Lawrence showcased yearlong projects in eight career pathways, from raising chicks to creating simulated medical wounds. The expo proves hands-on learning makes education stick when students don't even realize they're learning.
Comedy legends Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are celebrating a new bond—they're now co-grandparents. Their kids just welcomed baby Ari Skye, marking a heartwarming milestone for both Hollywood families.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
Lawrence's environmental board is championing a policy that would require landlords to share energy efficiency data publicly, helping renters see the true cost before signing a lease. The push comes as the city rethinks its ambitious clean energy goals.
After months of dedication, a Lawrence County veteran is graduating from a specialized treatment program that offers veterans a path to recovery instead of incarceration. Cory Alan Jacks will be honored at the court's third graduation ceremony on February 26.
Volunteers are transforming a downtown Lawrence parking lot into a 4,000-plant native prairie where anyone can experience Kansas ecosystems without leaving the city. The free space opens this October with walking paths, educational gardens, and seasonal community workdays.
A Sioux Falls man who beat stage four cancer at 37 is now guiding others through their darkest moments. Chris Lawrence's nonprofit ministry offers emotional tools and spiritual support to patients and families nationwide.
The Lawrence Bulldogs turned an 11-2 hole into a dominant 52-41 state championship win, holding Oceanside to just 12 second-half points. Senior Maddie Provost scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead her undersized team to victory.
In Lawrence, Kansas, hundreds of locals have embraced Algeria's soccer team with flares, fireworks, and tears, creating an unexpected home away from home 6,000 miles from North Africa. The emotional scenes show sports' power to unite strangers across cultures.
A pipe fitting manufacturer is investing $6.5 million to expand its Pennsylvania facility, creating 30 new jobs to support U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft production. The expansion in Lawrence County reinforces the state's growing reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse.
A small-town cooking competition in Lawrence County, Indiana, turned $300 into nearly $14,000 for local youth programs while recruiting even more volunteers for next year. The Boys & Girls Club's first-ever "Stirring Up Great Futures" fundraiser proved that community spirit can multiply generosity by 46 times over.
John Lawrence has spent 15 years making sure no senior feels alone at Good Samaritan in Rapid City, South Dakota. From painting nails to coaxing homebodies out of their rooms, he's turned life enrichment into an art form.
After surviving stage 3C colon cancer in 2022, retired Army Col. Lawrence Henry faced a recurrence three years later and found hope through compassionate care at UT MD Anderson. His story shows how specialized cancer treatment and doctor empathy can make all the difference in fighting back.
Otis Lawrence just made history as the youngest Formula 1 Sim Racing World Champion ever, winning the 2026 title by just two points in a nail-biting finale. The 18-year-old Welshman's dramatic season with Alpine shows how virtual racing is creating real champions.
Australia's Matt Denny and England's Lawrence Okoye are fierce competitors on the world stage, but they've built something rare in the lonely world of athletics: a training partnership that's making both throwers better than ever. Their bromance proves that rivalry and friendship can coexist, even when Olympic medals are on the line.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute women's tennis team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat St. Lawrence 4-3, earning their first-ever trip to the Liberty League Championship. Down early after doubles and losing the first singles match, the Engineers won four of five remaining singles contests to complete the dramatic turnaround.
After a decade of abuse starting at age 17, Brenna Lawrence rebuilt her life and now volunteers to help other women find their way out. Her message is simple: getting out is possible, and there's hope on the other side.
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab just launched an AI system that will dramatically speed up breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and materials science. The tool analyzes data from powerful microscopes in minutes instead of weeks.
A 27-year study reveals that three whale species in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are sharing resources and adapting their diets as climate change reduces their traditional food sources. The finding offers hope that these gentle giants can adjust to our changing oceans.
Grace Akanni-Lawrence, known as Lady Motara, earned standing ovations for her theatrical debut in London's "No Wahala Therapy," sharing the stage with Nollywood legends. The content creator turned actress left audiences calling her "fearless" and "magnetic" across two sold-out nights.
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