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‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Questions have surfaced about the city’s policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here? Here’s more about the policy, its purpose and how it’s played out over the last few months.
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Residents of Lawrence camp say woman who died last week took care of houseless community
Some people at the city-run campsite in North Lawrence continue to lament the loss of Susan Ford, the 53-year-old woman who died in her tent last week.
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Smith Hall open house set for Saturday; building is on KU’s list to demolish
Family members of Smith Hall benefactor and namesake Irma I. Smith will speak at an open house Saturday, according to event organizers. The event aims to raise awareness about the building and KU’s plans to demolish it.
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation’s annual Holiday Extravaganza to include almost 200 vendors
Community members will have the chance to shop from a wide array of vendors this weekend in Lawrence as part of the city’s annual Holiday Extravaganza.
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Angeles Panaderia, a new bakery in Lawrence, carries on family tradition
Six mornings a week at his new Lawrence bakery, Javier Angeles bakes the breads and pastries his father taught him to make in Mexico.
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KU School of Music’s Vespers, Jazz Vespers programs to return
Musical Jayhawks of the KU School of Music will bring back two annual traditions next week with the Vespers and Jazz Vespers programs.
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Lawrence school district’s Futures Planning Committee to discuss enrollment, school boundaries
The Lawrence school district’s committee for budget and facility planning will meet Wednesday to discuss future enrollment, which a consultant projects will steadily decrease.
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Lawrence homeowners fighting to build fire access road, citing ‘clear and present danger’
When Chris Sanders and Amanda Unruh bought their Lawrence home, they knew the historic property would need myriad renovations and repairs. They never imagined the long odyssey that would unfold in their quest to protect their family and home.
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Pet photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday-themed kitten yoga coming up
The Lawrence Humane Society wants to wish everyone happy pawlidays. Naturally, that includes your pets.
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Lance Leipold signs long-term contract to remain KU football coach
KU has its football coach for the foreseeable future. Lance Leipold has signed a new deal that will keep him in Lawrence through the 2029 season.
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Winter edition of Lit & Local set for Saturday
Holiday shoppers will have the opportunity to buy wares shaped, crafted and fashioned by local young entrepreneurs Saturday.
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Lawrence school board approves list of high school course changes for next year
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a list of alterations to high school courses offered in the district during the 2023-24 year and heard an update on district curriculum goals.
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Photos: Kids enjoy cookies, visit with Santa
Locals flocked to Liberty Hall on Monday to enjoy cookies, have their photos taken with Santa and admire the myriad of trees and wreaths that are part of the annual Festival of Trees.
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Grounded Coffee holds soft opening in downtown Lawrence
Grounded Coffee held a quiet soft opening Monday morning in the downtown Lawrence spot that used to house Henry’s Coffee Shop.
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‘Liner Notes’ at the Lied Center explores music of the civil rights movement (Sponsored post)
A multimedia concert event at the Lied Center of Kansas on Wednesday will take audience members on a live musical journey through the music of the civil rights era.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, 2022
Poison ivy is easy to identify even after the leaves have fallen, distinguishable from other vines by the white berries, which are a much sought after food by many birds. Don’t try them, though: poison ivy berries will give you a rash!