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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence to hold open house on westward expansion of Bob Billings Parkway
The City of Lawrence is inviting the community to an open house to learn about the design of an expanded Bob Billings Parkway west of Kansas Highway 10 “to accommodate future growth of the City.”
Kansas House Republicans, Democrats nominate leadership teams for 2025 session
Politicians elected to serve in the Kansas House in the 2025 legislative session endorsed Monday retention of three top Republicans in leadership posts and the nomination of a Democrat to assume responsibility for shepherding the minority party.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 2-8, 2024
The prickly pear cactus reduces its water content, dehydrating to get through the cold and survive even subzero temperatures. Mosses “bloom” in wintertime, using limited moisture and can use the sunlight even through the snow.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to select next mayor, vice mayor
Following Lawrence voters’ rejection of a form of government change, city commissioners on Tuesday will select a new mayor and vice mayor.
Obituary: Yvonne Sue Daniels
Yvonne Sue Daniels, 7/2/1955 – 11/25/2024
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Van Go youth artists open annual Adornment holiday art show and sale
The young artists of Van Go rang jingle bells on Saturday evening to commence their annual holiday art show and sale.
Snow hits Lawrence; city’s online map shows snow plow locations when they’re in use
Lawrence’s first snow of the season is falling Saturday morning, expected to end around noon. Here’s a reminder of how to find out where city snow plows are when they’re in use and how to check conditions before you hit the roads.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Santa is saved once again; Lawrence townspeople celebrate
Much to the relief of the Lawrence community, Santa has been rescued from the rooftop of Weaver’s Department Store once again.
Kansas Supreme Court refines premeditation definition in appeal of Topeka murder case
The Kansas Supreme Court clarified the timeframe for formulating premeditation while weighing the appeal of a man sentenced to life in prison plus nearly 500 years for murdering a Washburn football player and wounding a future NFL player.
Obituary: Carol Blashfield (Frey) Rawlins
Carol Blashfield (Frey) Rawlins, 7/18/1937 – 8/14/2024
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter seeks extra $757K from city to increase capacity
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adding about $757,000 to its 2024 agreement with the Lawrence Community Shelter for LCS to construct new Pallet shelters, fix up the Monarch Village and purchase “amnesty lockers.”
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Festival of Trees to bring twinkly lights, creativity to downtown Lawrence
One of Lawrence’s prettiest fundraisers will soon return. The Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for O’Connell Children’s Shelter, will kick off public viewing hours on Friday.
Tom Harper: A ‘Thanksgiving miracle’ in Lawrence (Column)
”Simple acts of kindness and generosity happen daily. Sometimes they are small, such as holding a door open for a stranger; other times, they’re as monumental as gifting a vehicle to someone in need,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance
Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sunrise Project to end deliveries, porch pantry in push for social connection
Sunrise Project will stop meal deliveries and close its porch pantry when this year closes out in hopes of fostering more shared spaces for community to thrive.
University of Kansas health system addresses rising food insecurity with new programs
Food insecurity has increased in Kansas, and with inflation and high costs of living, university and state programs are making efforts to fight food insecurity and hunger.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
More holiday fun in Lawrence: Traditions, trivia, treats and more
Lawrence has no shortage of holiday events and traditions, ranging from old-fashioned to, um, very Lawrence. Here are a bunch of upcoming opportunities for festive fun.
Letter to the Times: An open letter to Sen. Roger ‘Doc’ Marshall, M.D.
”Speaking simply as a human, I’m baffled, dismayed, and angered that you’ve already spent valuable time on and given focus to a bill that causes harm instead of helps,” Joy Mapes writes in this open letter to Sen. Roger Marshall.
Here are Lawrence-area restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving
We’ve reached out to more than 120 restaurants in Douglas County. Here are the ones that have confirmed that they’ll be open Thanksgiving day.
KBI seeks $114.4 million for new headquarters and exit from ‘horrible’ neighborhood in Topeka
The director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation proposed construction of a $114.4 million headquarters to replace buildings that subjected employees to fire-safety dangers and security threats from “homeless people and drug addicts.”
Lawrence school board gives cell phone policy initial approval after district suggests ‘guidance’ in opposition
Lawrence school board members on Monday gave initial approval to a draft cell phone policy, despite district administrators proposing guidance that directly conflicts with the draft as it’s written.
Holiday music in Lawrence: Where to hear the sounds of the season
The KU School of Music’s Vespers concert is celebrating a huge milestone: It’s turning 100 this year. That will be one of many opportunities coming up to hear the sounds of the holiday season in Lawrence.
Obituary: Tom Hornbaker
Tom Hornbaker, 11/11/1948 – 11/22/2024
Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in Lawrence
Turkey Day is just around the corner. Here are some places to get a free meal in Lawrence.
