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Lawrence health department to host event on local opioid overdoses, resources
An upcoming community event aims to educate and spark conversation about the local impact of the nationwide opioid crisis.
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Youth to showcase talents, sell work at Lit & Local vending event
Young artists and entrepreneurs will be showcasing their talents at an upcoming vending event and open mic in Lawrence.
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City, Lawrence Community Shelter board plan massive expansion of shelter’s capacity, closure of North Lawrence camp
With the number of people living outside estimated at more than 3 times what it was last year, the Lawrence Community Shelter board has agreed to vastly expand the shelter’s capacity for the winter, and the city is looking to close the North Lawrence campsite.
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After closed-door session, Lawrence Community Shelter board votes to open national search for director
The newly established Lawrence Community Shelter board of directors during a special meeting Wednesday night voted to open a national search for a permanent executive director.
Lawrence behavioral health providers say some TRC patients wait in ‘bottleneck’ for longer-term treatment
Patients who need more help than what the Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center can provide are often stuck waiting for longer-term care that isn’t available in town, according to local behavioral health administrators.
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Family remembers loving grandfather before judge sentences man to 10 years in drunk-driving crash
A Lawrence man convicted of second-degree murder for the April 2022 drunk-driving crash that resulted in the death of John T. Kirby was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison — a year and a half longer than what prosecutors had recommended.
WIC services will now be available on location in Eudora
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is partnering with the Eudora school district to expand access to WIC services by making them available onsite at district offices in Eudora.
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Downtown Lawrence trick-or-treating draws families in vibrant Halloween costumes
Penguins, superheroes, witches and more hit downtown Lawrence Tuesday to stock up on Halloween candy.
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Dirty Dough is now open in west Lawrence; everyone can get a free cookie at grand opening event
Dirty Dough in west Lawrence is now serving up cookies that wrap around candy, ooze fudge and caramel, and have smaller cookies baked inside of them.
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Día de Muertos celebration in Lawrence to honor gun violence victims
The Lawrence community is invited to a Día de Muertos event that will include a community altar honoring gun violence victims.
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