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Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 30, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025
A titmouse looks up from a birdfeeder full of black sunflower seeds. It is OK to feed the birds this winter despite the presence of bird flu because this disease affects primarily waterfowl.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Tenant rights educator included in $1.2M the City of Lawrence will spend on housing initiatives in 2025
The City of Lawrence is doling out $1.2 million from its sales tax coffers for affordable housing and housing-adjacent projects. New this year will be a community educator to help renters learn their rights.
Douglas County launches land protection pilot program; applications open for landowners
Douglas County is rolling out a pilot program that incentivizes private landowners to participate in permanent land conservation for the public’s benefit.
Obituary: Calvin Paul Hartman
Calvin Paul Hartman, 4/5/1925 – 12/25/2024
Pawsh Wash and Pet Health Market in Lawrence to close after Saturday
Pawsh Wash and Pet Health Market is closing this weekend. Co-owner Amber Nickel said “precious” is the best word to describe 19 years of the business.
Charlie's Kids Foundation
Obituary: John ‘Mick’ Michael Harrity
John “Mick” Michael Harrity, 5/6/1952 – 12/19/2024
Reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies promotes biodiversity and resilience, study finds
Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance, a Kansas State University study found.
Obituary: Dorthea Ann Johnson Henkel
Dorthea Ann Johnson Henkel, 2/21/1934 – 12/17/2024
Lawrence Mountain Bike Club to host New Year’s Day ride
Local bicycle riders will travel down trails by the Kaw River to usher in 2025.
Obituary: Gerald William Potter (Jerry)
Gerald William Potter (Jerry), 8/15/1943 – 12/23/2024
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members gather for 18th annual menorah lighting, Hanukkah celebration
The co-directors of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the 18th annual menorah lighting event Thursday — a number of special significance for the Jewish community.
Lawrence run and hike events set for New Year’s Day
Two outdoor activities to get moving on the first day of the new year are free and open to the public.
Obituary: Timothy J. ‘Tim’ Mallon
Timothy J. “Tim” Mallon, 10/8/1959 – 12/21/2024
State sales tax on groceries drops to zero Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but the current state tax of 2% will be reduced to zero.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street on Christmas
Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence was aglow with holiday lights just after midnight on Christmas as fog hung in the air.
Obituary: Jon Anthony Ross
Jon Anthony Ross, 1/14/1948 – 12/15/2024
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence
Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season. Happy holidays!
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Workers at unionized Lawrence Starbucks join national strike
Employees at the 23rd and Ousdahl Starbucks location went on strike Tuesday, pushing the massive fast food corporation for better working conditions and the resolution of unresolved labor complaints.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Construction complete on North 2nd, 3rd streets in Lawrence
Resurfacing of North Second and Third streets in North Lawrence is now complete, the city announced Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Feds propose giving Haskell Board of Regents authority over university, removing BIE
Proposed federal legislation would give the Haskell Board of Regents governance over Haskell Indian Nations University, rather than the Bureau of Indian Education.
Driving through Kansas for the holidays? Free app can help navigate detours, send weather alerts
A free app from KDOT can help travelers in Kansas navigate detours and avoid areas of heavy traffic, show live camera views of highways, send alerts of poor weather and more.
Low-income renters in Douglas County live in poor conditions because they fear landlord retaliation
Many low-income renters in Douglas County live in decaying homes with health hazards and believe there is little they can do to improve their situation, a new survey shows.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 23-29, 2024
Here is a wide angle sunset photo taken on the winter solstice, when the sun is as far south on the horizon as it will get. The horizon point of sunset/sunrise will slowly start moving north.
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2024 edition
It’s a bit overdue, but we’re thrilled to present our 2024 festive map of holiday homes!
