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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

Deputy Police Chief Anthony Brixius speaks to reporters at a press conference on February 11, announcing new developments in the investigation.

BREAKING NEWS: Prairie Park Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault Charges

Phoebe Morris, News Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2025

On Feb. 8, Prairie Park Elementary School speech and language pathologist Mark Gridley was reported of possible sexual assault allegations by two elementary schoolers according to the Lawrence Police Department. 60...

Flipping burgers, Chef Warren from Burgers by Biggs finishes making a menu special, the Jay Hog Burger.

PHOTO STORY: Restaurant Week

Nate Willems, Photographer February 4, 2025

Hanging on the wall, the mosaic sign for Cleo And Leo's bakery is on display inside of the restaurant.

REVIEW: Cleo & Leo on Elm Street

Olive Minor, Reporter January 13, 2025

Cleo & Leo on Elm Street is a new Mexican-inspired café in North Lawrence and opened in October. The owners have made the most of the small space by adding outdoor seating and several tables with...

NEWS: Lawrence Opens Doors for Winter

NEWS: Lawrence Opens Doors for Winter

Evie Chancy, News Managing Editor January 9, 2025

Exposure to low temperatures is associated with deadly risks like hypothermia or frostbite, which, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless, kills over 700 unhoused people a year. When Douglas...

Graphic designed by Katie Campbell.

NEWS: Bending Boundaries

Lauren Jackson, Reporter November 5, 2024

Lawrence Public School Board’s Boundary Committee is discussing a revision to the high school boundary that currently resides on Bob Billings Parkway. The committee initially proposed four plans including...

Checking the X page, a student looks at the Lawrence Police Scanner. Due to the Lawrence Police Department encrypting their radio station, the Police Scanner is now nonfunctioning.

NEWS: Say Goodbye to the Scanner

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2024

On Oct. 1, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department announced that area law enforcement radios will no longer alert emergency radios, including the popular Lawrence Police Scanner. The police scanner,...

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith

FEATURE: Justice Journey

Olive Minor, Reporter October 7, 2024

Restorative practices attempt to avoid unnecessary punishment by strengthening community relationships and fostering conversations on harmful incidents. The University of Chicago Education Lab found that...

Digital illustration by Willow Marable

FEATURE: Art Blooms

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor October 3, 2024

The popular Lawrence tradition of Art in the Park, dating back to 1964, lives on this year with an expected 20,000 visitors. It not only brings together the community of Lawrence but also supports the...

Working at his desk, security guard and Best of Lawrence winner Dee Kemp calls over school support dog Wayne.

FEATURE: Best of Lawrence

Delaney Bayliss, Assistant Social Media Editor September 26, 2024

Dee Kemp, a sponsor of multiple support groups and a security guard at Free State, is also among a group of successful Lawrence community and business leaders recently recognized in the annual Best of...

Dancing together, Lawrence community members enjoy live music. Throughout the day, seven bands performed at Summerfest.

NEWS: (Re)Connecting

Eli Roust, Yearbook Photo Editor August 23, 2024

For the past three years, Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Department held a fireworks show for the public on the Fourth of July by the Kaw River. However, when it was moved to the fairgrounds last year,...

NEWS: Lawrence Crosses into Wetlands

NEWS: Lawrence Crosses into Wetlands

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor April 30, 2024

Before settlers arrived in Kansas, the Wakarusa Wetlands occupied 17,800 acres of land. Currently, only 927 acres remain. On March 5, Lawrence city commissioners approved the proposed New Boston Crossing...

Digital Illustration by Kinsey Lake.

FEATURE: Compassion in Action

Meredith Shryock, Reporter April 1, 2024

For over 25 years, 100 Good Women has been supporting and building a strong community in Lawrence. Through the collective effort of its members, the non-profit has met the gap that other social services...

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