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Obituary: Betsy Jo Paradies (Achten)
Betsy Jo Paradies (Achten), 7/18/1959 – 12/22/2024
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County District Court to operate on ‘limited basis’ during day of mourning
Douglas County District Court will have limited operations on Thursday, Jan. 9, which has been declared a national and state day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
Boil advisory issued for Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6
State health officials have issued a boil water advisory for the Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6 public water supply system.
KDOT to modernize traffic accident reporting system with $2.6 million federal grant
A $2.69 million federal grant will allow KDOT to rebuild the state’s vehicle crash information system and expand use of driver’s license scanners by local law enforcement agencies to speed reporting of accidents.
The Raven Book Store’s top 10 bestsellers for 2024 (Sponsored post)
”This is another one-bookstore-in-the-world bestseller list. Lawrencians love local titles, and they definitely LOVE Louise Erdrich and Robin Wall Kimmerer, too,” the Raven Book Store writes of the top 10 bestsellers for all of 2024.
Obituary: Carolyn (Carol) Freiburger
Carolyn (Carol) Freiburger, 8/27/1955 – 11/11/2024
Douglas County Commission meeting room renovations are nearing completion
The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room will have space at the dais for the two new commissioners joining in the new year. The room has also undergone restoration, renovation, reconfiguration and more.
Reminder: Final day of Sunrise Project’s porch pantry is Tuesday; community meals coming up
Tuesday is the final day Sunrise Project’s free porch pantry will be open. The nonprofit announced last month that it would end its meal deliveries and close its porch pantry after 2024, hoping to boost social connection.
Douglas County to host screenings of documentary, panels on guaranteed basic income
Douglas County, in partnership with local agencies, will present two screenings of a documentary about pilot programs that give people an extra $500 to $1,000 per month as guaranteed basic income.
Kansas Supreme Court: ‘Skill-gaming’ company lacks standing in lawsuit against state regulators
The Kansas Supreme Court deflected a legal squabble initiated five years ago by a company that sought an official declaration that its Dragon’s Ascent game available to players at truck stops or convenience stores was legal under state law.
Obituary: Kathleen K. (Harris) Stutts
Kathleen Kaye (Harris) Stutts, 11/11/1946 – 12/3/2024
Watchdog group sues to get disbarred Kansas prosecutor’s ‘shocking’ case records
A watchdog group has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, asking the government to release documents on a controversial former prosecutor from Kansas.
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.
