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Mother, son to own new zero net energy Habitat for Humanity home in Eudora
A Eudora mother and son are set to become first-time homeowners as they prepare to move into their newly built zero net energy house.
Just Food’s shelves are nearly empty; donations needed
Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, is asking for donations to help folks get through the weekend.
Google Fiber is coming to Lawrence. Here’s what we know so far
Google Fiber’s fiber optic internet service is coming to Lawrence, and the first customers in town should be able to sign up by the end of next year.
Free wellness workshop to center on people of color, offer ‘shared support’ with grief, trauma
A free wellness workshop in Lawrence designed for people of color will offer a panel discussion on trauma and healing, physical therapy exercises and vision board-making.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Max Kautsch: KBI history offers ample reasons for Kansans to scrutinize Marion raid investigation (Column)
”The only reason the public learned what the KBI really knew about … who killed Nick Rice on the streets of Lawrence in 1970 was because those cases’ raw investigative files eventually saw the light of day,” Max Kautsch writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Former Mobile Response Team staff blame high turnover, Bert Nash management for temporary service disruptions
Two years after Douglas County’s Mobile Response Team launched, some former employees say the service remains crucial, but that it has been hamstrung by management at Bert Nash.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Webinar to share how Lawrence community members, faith groups can help with emergency shelter efforts
Douglas County Emergency Management will host an informal webinar Monday for community members interested in learning about plans for extreme weather emergency shelter.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Brandon Woods fire caused by ‘improper discarding of smoking material,’ fire department says
A fire that damaged 48 units at a Lawrence retirement community on Monday was an accident caused by improper discarding of smoking material, according to the fire department.
After a Kansas district allowed Gideons to hand out Bibles at school, ACLU sends warning
ACLU of Kansas officials say an elementary school principal in Belleville invited a representative from Gideons International to distribute Bibles at the school. In a letter, the ACLU warned that the principal’s actions violated the First Amendment.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence VFW, MsAmanda Love to host drag bingo fundraiser
In an effort to support veterans in the Lawrence area, local drag queen MsAmanda Love is collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars post for an evening of bingo, games and fun.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission agrees to put sales tax increase on ballot, continues discussion of 2025 budget
Lawrence city commissioners decided Tuesday that they will ask Lawrence residents to vote on whether to approve a sales tax increase to fund homelessness programs. Otherwise, much of the 2025 city budget is still up for discussion.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 20, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Julie Boyle / Contributed photo
Free State High School teacher earns Outstanding Kansas Biology Teacher of the Year award
Free State High School biology teacher Julie Schwarting has earned a Kansas biology teacher of the year award from a cohort in her field who commended her community-based environmentalism.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Move-in week is here for KU and Haskell students; here’s some helpful info
Welcome, new and returning KU and Haskell students and families. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid traffic as move-in days draw near.
Sen. Jerry Moran says proposed OSHA rules threaten Kansas’ volunteer fire agencies
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran says financially strapped volunteer fire departments in Kansas and other states should be exempt from costly federal regulations included in a proposed update of health and safety standards for emergency response workers.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Aug. 20, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”According to our romance specialists Kahill and Lily, this year’s Bookstore Romance Day was the best day ever for romance books at the Raven,” the Raven Book Store writes of this week’s bestsellers.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center director leaves position
Jennifer Ananda has left her position as executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center, the organization announced Monday.
Lawrence budget hearings coming up; here’s how the proposed budget compares to public survey
The Lawrence City Commission’s budget hearings are coming up Tuesday. City staff members asked residents to help inform the budget process. Did they listen to what people said?
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Fire damages Lawrence senior living facility; residents safe
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders worked to put out a fire at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Monday afternoon.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 19-25, 2024
The American ground potato is a vine with edible tubers even more nutritious than the domesticated potato and was a staple food for many North American tribes. “Topeka” means “place where we dig potatoes” for the Kansa and Osage tribes.
Reminder: Lawrence City Commission’s public hearings on 2025 budget coming up
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will hold its annual public hearings on the proposed budget. They’ll also consider asking voters to approve a sales tax increase. Here are the quick points to know.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus
Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.
Multiple people injured in 3-vehicle crash on K-10 outside Eudora
Two 19-year-olds were taken to a hospital and three other people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Kansas Highway 10 early Sunday.
Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times
Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area
Some of the people living at the campsite behind the Amtrak station said Friday that they knew the City of Lawrence would likely soon close the camp. “All communities come to an end,” one said.
