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Lawrence news January 9, 2024 - 11:05 pm

Lawrence City Commission debates emergency sheltering options amid woman’s death, dangerous weather

by Mackenzie Clark

Amid the heavy snowfall and more severe weather in the forecast for Lawrence, city commissioners on Tuesday discussed but took no action to expand emergency sheltering options for people experiencing homelessness. 

Education January 9, 2024 - 7:36 pm

No school Wednesday for Lawrence Public Schools; library to delay opening

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district has canceled school Wednesday, the second day in a row, because of snowstorms.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Environment January 9, 2024 - 5:07 pm

More harsh weather to come after two-day snowstorm, aggressive winds hit Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence is preparing for more winter weather to come after at least 3 to 8 inches of snow settled Tuesday combined with heavy winds.

Lawrence news January 9, 2024 - 3:33 pm

Woman and her dog found dead at Lawrence park

by Lawrence Times

A 31-year-old woman and her dog were found dead Tuesday at Sandra J. Shaw Park in Lawrence.

Lawrence Life January 9, 2024 - 11:07 am

Where are the snow plows? City of Lawrence’s online map will show you

by Lawrence Times

The worst of the winter storm has passed through Lawrence, but the area is likely to see rain and snow again later this week — this time accompanied by bitter cold temperatures. How to know when the roads are clear?

Education January 8, 2024 - 7:48 pm

Lawrence school board evacuates meeting after reported bomb threat

by Maya Hodison & Natasha Torkzaban

The Lawrence school board’s meeting came to an abrupt end Monday evening after a bomb threat was reported to have appeared on Facebook.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education January 8, 2024 - 2:28 pm

Lawrence Public Schools canceling school for Tuesday, plus more local closures

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district will have no school Tuesday because of winter storm conditions. Here’s a list of closures and cancelations.

Lawrence news January 8, 2024 - 10:30 am

Snow to be followed by bitter cold temperatures; Lawrence upgraded to winter storm warning

by Lawrence Times

Rain in Lawrence Monday morning turned to snow as it got colder outside, and a winter storm warning is in effect until noon Tuesday. Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast later this week.

Environment January 7, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 8-14, 2024

by Ken Lassman

If you look carefully, there are rabbit tracks to the right of the coyote tracks. It’s likely the coyote was “reading the tracks” left by the rabbit, following in hopes of a meal.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 7, 2024 - 6:36 pm

Lawrence Public Library plans slate of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

by Natasha Torkzaban

The Lawrence Public Library and community partners have organized a series of activities and two donation drives that start Jan. 8 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and King’s legacy of service.

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