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Douglas County commissioners extend permit for planned solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to extend a permit by one year for a planned solar farm north of Lawrence, as a court injunction is still blocking progress on the facility’s construction.
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Lawrence Community Shelter staff members are unionizing, they announce
Staff members of the Lawrence Community Shelter are unionizing with CWA Local 6400 and have asked management to voluntarily recognize the union.
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Saltwell Farm Kitchen rising from the ashes with goals to rebuild and reopen after fire
It was extremely fortunate timing when Mia Morrow, sous chef at Saltwell Farm Kitchen, started locking up the restaurant right before the dryer burst into flames.
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Merc Co+op to celebrate new mural honoring fair trade movement
The Merc Co+op will soon celebrate a new mural on the outside of its building that aims to inspire shoppers to value the people who grow the food they buy.
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Kaw Valley Farm Tour returns this weekend
The Kaw Valley Farm Tour this weekend will offer participants a chance to get an up-close look at how local foods, fibers and more are produced.
Evergy, regulators near deal on Kansas electric rates
Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers, including those in Lawrence.
Decade soon to close, coffee shop announces
Amid ongoing hardships and financial struggles, Decade, the East Lawrence coffee shop and cafe, will soon close its doors permanently.
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Camping, vandalism are hot topics at Downtown Lawrence Inc. candidate forum
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Thursday answered questions touching on issues that are key to many members of Downtown Lawrence Inc.
Labor study: Kansas faces shortfall of 34,000 college-educated workers through 2030
A new labor report revealed the current annual rate of degree and certificate completion at Kansas colleges and universities would be insufficient to meet anticipated growth in demand for young, educated workers.
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Ribbon cutting to celebrate new mural decorating La Estrella
A gathering on Thursday will celebrate the completion of a colorful new mural adorning a Lawrence restaurant and tienda mexicana.
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MixMaster Music Conference fosters community, demystifies music industry
Rachel Chang said she had only recently started engaging in the Lawrence music community and was not very familiar with the scene. But her demo wowed judges at the MixMaster Music Conference on Saturday.
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MixMaster Music Conference to bring industry pros, know-how to Lawrence Public Library
The MixMaster Music Conference invites all people who are passionate about the music industry to come learn and make connections, regardless of their experience or lack thereof.
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Leeway Franks to close restaurant, expand Leeway Butcher
Lee and K Meisel, owners of Leeway Franks and Leeway Butcher, announced Wednesday plans to close the restaurant but expand the butcher shop.
Anonymous benefactor donates $50 million to University of Kansas’ business school
An anonymous donor gave $50 million to the business school at the University of Kansas to support undergraduate students and faculty research, officials said Tuesday.
Kansas farmers rushed to grow hemp when it became legal, but now they’re ditching it
Fewer Kansas farmers are signing up to grow hemp each year, likely because of the diminishing demand for CBD oil. But hemp advocates say there are markets for hemp fiber and grains that could still be a boon for Kansas.
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Blade & Timber opens at new downtown Lawrence location
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing is back open for business in Lawrence, now with six throwing lanes housed in a new downtown location.
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