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Crime & Courts January 24, 2022 - 6:53 pm

Scammers posing as law enforcement use fraud, fear trying to take money from victims

by Andrea Albright

Douglas County residents are reporting the resurgence of a telephone scam where callers posing as law enforcement officers attempt to use fraudulent charges and threats of arrest to take money from victims.

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Environment January 18, 2022 - 7:04 pm

Douglas County accepting grant applications to fund conservation, educational projects

by Tricia Masenthin

The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council has launched its application cycle for the 2022 Natural and Cultural Grant program.

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Education January 12, 2022 - 10:06 am

Long-running English as Second Language program for women accepting new students

by Tricia Masenthin

Volunteers teaching English as a Second Language classes for women in Lawrence are inviting new students to join the program.

Health January 6, 2022 - 5:08 pm

Where to get kids ages 12-15 their COVID-19 booster shots in Lawrence and Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a list of pharmacies and clinics in and near Lawrence and Douglas County that, as of Thursday afternoon, were offering booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15.

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Lawrence news December 29, 2021 - 6:29 pm

Reminder: City of Lawrence to resume water shutoffs, late fees soon

by Lawrence Times

The city will soon resume water shutoffs, but those who are behind on their bills can request a payment plan.

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Lawrence news November 24, 2021 - 7:07 pm

Photo gallery: Volunteers prepare annual LINK Thanksgiving meals

by Lawrence Times

Volunteers hustled Wednesday to prepare hundreds of meals for the annual LINK Thanksgiving tradition.

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Lawrence news November 4, 2021 - 4:08 pm

Prom Dress Lawrence opens its closet for teens on Saturday, seeks donations and volunteers

by Tricia Masenthin

Area middle- and highschoolers looking to refresh their formal wear for an upcoming event have an opportunity to visit a pop-up shop where everything’s free.

Lawrence news November 2, 2021 - 3:16 am

It’s Election Day! Here’s what you need to know to vote

by Lawrence Times

Today, the voters of Lawrence will elect three city commissioners and three school board members.

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Lawrence Life October 20, 2021 - 6:31 pm

Lawrence donation orchard seeks volunteers to plant ‘giving’ fruit trees

by Tricia Masenthin

A Lawrence donation garden’s growers aim to end local food insecurity. They’ve shared 7,500 pounds of produce in Douglas County so far this year, and they need help planting fruit trees this weekend.

Lawrence news October 19, 2021 - 6:14 pm

Reminder: 10-digit dialing starts Sunday for the 785 area code

by Lawrence Times

Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, folks in Kansas’ 785 and 620 area codes will need to dial all 10 digits to make local calls.

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