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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
City planning to conduct study, develop North Lawrence corridor plan
Details are beginning to emerge about what the City of Lawrence is looking for in a massive comprehensive study of the North Lawrence corridor, which a staff member said will cost “north of a half million dollars.”
Douglas County offering 10-week program to help parents of teenagers
Douglas County Youth Services offers a free 10-week program for those seeking new skills and support while raising teenagers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Info meeting for Douglas County land protection pilot program postponed
Due to winter conditions Wednesday, Douglas County and the Kansas Land Trust have postponed the first public informational meeting about a new land protection pilot program.
Kansas lawmakers will debate the taxes you pay and access to trans health care this session
Property tax cuts and access to care for young, transgender people are likely to be top issues in the Kansas Statehouse this year.
Scott Schwab runs for Kansas governor after two terms as state’s top election official
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced Wednesday he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in next year’s election cycle.
Lawrence City Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 7, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence still cleaning up after blizzard; answers to some FAQs as efforts continue
Many residential roads aren’t yet cleared as Lawrence recovers from the weekend’s blizzard, and bitter temperatures are forecast the remainder of the week. Here are answers to a few FAQs as cleanup efforts continue.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library to close early, plus closures for Wednesday, Jan. 8
The Lawrence Public Library will close early — at 5 p.m. — Tuesday as extreme cold persists and roads are still in rough shape. We’ll post closures and service changes at this link as we receive them.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence desperate for winter shelter volunteers
The city is in desperate need of help from volunteers to keep winter emergency shelters open amid extreme cold.
Daylight saving time would end in Kansas under senator’s prefiled bill
A Kansas legislator renewed attempts to rid the state of daylight saving time under a bill filed ahead of the state’s 2025 legislative session, which begins later this month.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kansas lawmakers throw up unique barrier to use of state’s alternative-fuel vehicle tax credit
A Kansas income tax credit created in 1995 to incentivize reliance on alternative-fueled cars and trucks was sabotaged by amendments to state law to exclude electric vehicles and forbid individuals from claiming the tax break.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
More snow days could lead to makeup time in Lawrence schools; staff monitoring heat in buildings
School cancellations could add up and require the district to make up time. Also, the district says staff members are working to make sure buildings will be warm enough when students come back to school.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Schools closed again, plus more closures for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for the weather again Tuesday amid extreme cold that followed a blizzard.
Kansas highways, roads starting to reopen; Lawrence streets may be tough to navigate
After all highways in northeastern Kansas were closed Sunday in response to the blizzard, state roads and highways are beginning to reopen. Lawrence streets may still be difficult to navigate, according to police.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence received nearly a foot of snow in blizzard; dangerous wind chills incoming
The National Weather Service in Topeka received several reports of snow totals in Lawrence following Sunday’s blizzard. The highest was a total of about 11.5 inches.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 6-12, 2025
Winter flocks are in full swing as juncos, cardinals, woodpeckers, bluejays, titmouse and even crows come together with the collective goal of getting enough food and avoiding predators.
Photos: Lawrence folks enjoy a snowy Sunday
Lawrence community members — including Alfred the cat — had some fun playing in the snow Sunday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Extreme cold to hit after blizzard moves out of Lawrence; here are closures for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
More inches of snow are expected to hit Lawrence throughout the day Sunday, to be followed by extreme cold on Monday. We’ll post Monday closures here.
Solid waste services delayed by a day in Lawrence this week
The City of Lawrence will delay solid waste services scheduled for Monday and throughout this week by one day because of the winter storm.
Update: All highways in northeastern Kansas closed
Update: Low visibility and impassable conditions have prompted the Kansas Department of Transportation to close all highways in northeastern Kansas.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
First United Methodist Church opens to provide overnight shelter; University Community of Christ to open for day
Update: First United Methodist Church in downtown Lawrence opened its doors for overnight emergency shelter, and the University Community of Christ will open at 10 a.m. Sunday as a day shelter.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence facilities to be closed Monday because of weather
Lawrence City Hall and parks and recreation facilities will be closed Monday because of inclement weather and dangerous travel conditions.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Freezing drizzle hits Lawrence; several inches of snow to follow Sunday morning
Freezing drizzle that began Saturday afternoon in Lawrence will increase and continue before turning into snow as the sun comes up Sunday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
