Lawrence news
LATEST
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street on Christmas
Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence was aglow with holiday lights just after midnight on Christmas as fog hung in the air.
FORECAST
Lawrence, KS WeatherMORE LAWRENCE NEWS
Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence
Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season. Happy holidays!
Workers at unionized Lawrence Starbucks join national strike
Employees at the 23rd and Ousdahl Starbucks location went on strike Tuesday, pushing the massive fast food corporation for better working conditions and the resolution of unresolved labor complaints.
Construction complete on North 2nd, 3rd streets in Lawrence
Resurfacing of North Second and Third streets in North Lawrence is now complete, the city announced Monday.
Feds propose giving Haskell Board of Regents authority over university, removing BIE
Proposed federal legislation would give the Haskell Board of Regents governance over Haskell Indian Nations University, rather than the Bureau of Indian Education.
Driving through Kansas for the holidays? Free app can help navigate detours, send weather alerts
A free app from KDOT can help travelers in Kansas navigate detours and avoid areas of heavy traffic, show live camera views of highways, send alerts of poor weather and more.
Low-income renters in Douglas County live in poor conditions because they fear landlord retaliation
Many low-income renters in Douglas County live in decaying homes with health hazards and believe there is little they can do to improve their situation, a new survey shows.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 23-29, 2024
Here is a wide angle sunset photo taken on the winter solstice, when the sun is as far south on the horizon as it will get. The horizon point of sunset/sunrise will slowly start moving north.
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2024 edition
It’s a bit overdue, but we’re thrilled to present our 2024 festive map of holiday homes!
Free Christmas meals available in Lawrence, Eudora
Annual community Christmas dinners are coming up in Lawrence and Eudora, and all are welcome.
Community supports local small businesses at Inclusive Winter Market in Lawrence
As part of the Inclusive Winter Market, nearly 100 local artists and small business owners showcased their work Saturday at the Lied Center. It opens for a second day on Sunday.
Mom transfers son out of district after Lawrence High’s handling of threat
A local mother has transferred her kids in and out of Lawrence Public Schools within one semester because of incidents jeopardizing their safety and well-being — most recently, the district’s handling of a threat against her son.
Lawrence closures, when parking is free and more info for Christmas and New Year’s
Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.
Following contest, City of Lawrence selects name for snowplow: Taylor Drift
From more than 650 submissions received in the span of just a week, the City of Lawrence has chosen the winner of the 2024 snowplow naming contest: Taylor Drift.
Here are Lawrence restaurants that will be open on Christmas
We’ve reached out to more than 130 restaurants in Douglas County. Here are the ones that have confirmed they’ll be open on Christmas.
Lawrence drug and alcohol rehab’s founders hope to heal, build recovery culture
The founders of Avalon Wellness & Recovery plan to wrap up construction this winter and launch Lawrence’s only residential treatment center for men and women.