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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.
Obituary: Terry Lyn Burris
Terry Lyn Burris, 1/17/1961 – 12/28/2024
Obituary: John Theodore Johnson, Jr.
John Theodore Johnson, Jr., 6/8/1936 – 9/29/2024
Lawrence streets coated with ice; here are closures and cancellations for the weekend of Jan. 4-5, 2025
Multiple crashes had already been reported Saturday as ice began to coat the streets of Lawrence. We’ll post closures and cancellations for events and locations that are sent to us here.
Obituary: James Darrel ‘Jim’ Pauli
James Darrel “Jim” Pauli, 10/20/1938 – 1/1/2025
Lawrence crews prepare roads, bridges, plows for incoming winter storm
City staff members have been working to prepare for ice and snow that’ll soon hit and getting snowplows ready to roll. Unfortunately, the newly named snowplow — “Taylor Drift” — will have to do it with a broken heart.
Obituary: Pat (Paddy) Maloney
Pat (Paddy) Maloney, 6/28/1961 – 12/31/2024
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Update: Lawrence Transit cancels bus routes during dangerous road conditions
Update: Lawrence Transit has canceled all bus service until Monday after Lawrence streets became too dangerous to continue operating.
Lawrence could receive 5 to 10 inches of snow in weekend winter storm
Freezing drizzle beginning Saturday afternoon will turn into freezing rain and sleet before transitioning into 5 to 10 inches of snow Sunday in Lawrence, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Obituary: Marilyn Clare Graham Phares
Marilyn Clare Graham Phares, 10/10/1938 – 12/27/2024
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter, city prepare for winter weather; here’s where to go and how to help
With the possibility of severe weather looming, the Lawrence Community Shelter, city and volunteers are preparing to ensure everyone who needs a warm place to sleep will have one.
Out and about in Lawrence: Folks share resolutions, 2024 in one word
We asked folks who were out and about in downtown Lawrence to share their new year’s resolutions and describe 2024 in one word. Here’s what they had to say.
Applications open for 2025 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge; entry is free
A local competition offers a platform for Douglas County youth to pitch their business ideas and earn cash prizes.
Douglas County might see freezing rain, snow this weekend
Douglas County might see freezing rain and snow this weekend, followed by very cold temperatures going into the week.
Boil advisory rescinded for Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6; water is fine
State health officials have rescinded a boil water advisory originally issued Monday for the Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6 public water supply system.
Kansas attorney general blocks school bond funds in state’s smallest county
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office blocked millions in school bond funds to a district in the state’s smallest county based on a rigid interpretation of a 2023 elections law.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Mystery organizer cultivates monthly mug hunt in Lawrence
An enigma, a Lawrence resident hides mugs around town every first Saturday of the month in hopes that all will be found. The Lawrence Mug Hunt draws folks of all ages and is free for everyone to participate.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Shawn Alexander: The new year, with apologies to and inspiration from Langston Hughes (Column)
”Let us see and hear in the new year the faint voices captured in the Kaw and all ancient rivers ‘older than the flow of human blood in human veins’ that are carrying the calls and dreams of a more hopeful, peaceful, tolerant, and just world,” Shawn Alexander writes in this column.
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
