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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.
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.
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee is proving that real community growth starts with cooperation, not just construction. The city's neighbor-helping-neighbor culture is creating jobs, upgrading parks, and planning 30 years ahead.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory discovered how to make a carbon dioxide-based material that stays stable at room temperature, potentially creating cleaner, more efficient energy storage. The breakthrough uses 15 times less pressure than previous methods, making it far more practical to produce.
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.