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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crafts, hobby horses and scavenger hunt at Watkins Museum to get kids in the holiday spirit
Although Lawrence’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade won’t take to the streets this year, the show will go on for the Watkins Museum’s accompanying Tails and Traditions Holiday Festival.
Douglas County seeks input via survey on trash, recycling and other waste management
Douglas County is requesting feedback on its management of trash, recycling, organics and other waste materials.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Beauty Brands to close later this month
Beauty Brands will permanently close later this month after nearly three decades in business in Lawrence.
University of Kansas joins $3.7 million program to generate more special education doctorates
KU and two other public universities will collaborate on a $3.75 million federal grant to recruit master’s degree recipients into a collaborative doctoral program focused on special education leadership.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Forget White Fang – La Croix loves prancing in the snow, is house-trained
In spite of her rocky origins as an unclaimed stray, La Croix is a ray of sunshine in Lawrence’s snow-ridden landscape.
Kansas is one of the top hemp growing states, but a federal change threatens the industry
Kansas hemp growers and processors say a new, stricter federal law could derail the entire industry. The state has grown to one of the top five hemp producing states in the country.
Max McCoy
Kansas to boost access to behavioral health care with share of $72M grant
State officials say Kansas’ shift to 18th from last in the nation in an assessment of mental illness and access to behavioral health care is a direct outcome of investment in quality care.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees
New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence is poised for major growth, new mayor says
Mayor Brad Finkeldei said he believes downtown Lawrence will be transformed, the city will expand west of K-10 and more development is coming in the next year or two.
Celebration of Life: Miguel Felipe Rodriquez
Miguel Felipe Rodriquez, 12/6/1958 – 11/7/2025
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Larsen, Littlejohn share parting words as their city commission terms end
Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end Tuesday evening.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Shuttle will connect Lawrence to KC during World Cup
A shuttle will run from Lawrence’s central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced Tuesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Barker neighborhood to hold meeting about proposed parking lot at former Sunrise Project site
The Barker Neighborhood Association will host a meeting on Wednesday about a 234-space parking lot proposed in eastern Lawrence that would serve an apartment complex about a mile away.
Update: Lawrence man, 70, found safe
Updated post: Lydell Thunder, 70, was found safe and is home with his family, according to an early Tuesday update from the Lawrence Police Department.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
For some Lawrence housing professionals, the fight against chronic homelessness must be trauma-informed
Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU campuses closed, trash pickup delayed, plus more cancellations during winter storm in Lawrence
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close Monday afternoon because of the weather. Find info on more closures and cancellations here.
Lawrence receives about 4 inches of snow during winter weather advisory
Lawrence accumulated about 4 inches of snow throughout the day Monday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s branch in Topeka.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions
Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.
Obituary: Joan Way
Joan Way, 3/23/1949 – 11/16/2025
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 1-7, 2025
The cold weather is pushing south, and snow geese are starting to fly into the area. Eagles are also flying into the state, since snow geese are one of their main food sources.
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County; a few inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence
Dinosaurs, board games, the KC Current and more inspired themes at this year’s Festival of Trees. Here’s a sneak peek at the sights this season.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Low brass musicians from Lawrence schools, community to join for holiday concert
Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence.
Obituary: Michael ‘Mike’ R. Bray
Michael ‘Mike’ R. Bray, 10/29/1961 – 11/22/2025
