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New brewery, speakeasy to claim its territory in former Black Stag location
A stag and an elk walk into a bar and, no joke, they will aim to make Lawrence’s newest rootin’ tootin’ brewery with live country music and a speakeasy.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
New brewery, speakeasy to claim its territory in former Black Stag location
A stag and an elk walk into a bar and, no joke, they will aim to make Lawrence’s newest rootin’ tootin’ brewery with live country music and a speakeasy.
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Person taken to hospital after fire in Lawrence home’s basement
A person was taken to the emergency room to be evaluated after a basement fire Wednesday morning in Lawrence.
KU wins first bowl game in 15 years, topping UNLV 49-36
The Kansas Jayhawks are bowl winners, going 9-4 on the season. The Jayhawks faced the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix, winning 49-36.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence starting process to pick a downtown bus station location
With several Lawrence Transit projects reaching their final stages, staff members are starting to shift their focus to finding the right location for a new downtown bus station.
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KU football to face UNLV in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
The Kansas Jayhawks are getting ready to play the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 25-31, 2023
This immature hawk perched on a cedar limb is looking for an
rodent or stray bird for a quick meal. Judging from the number
of hawks on power line poles, fences and trees this time of
year, there is enough to live on.
Lawrence may see rain, snow on Christmas; city shares winter weather reminders
Although temperatures are expected to be above freezing during the day Monday in Lawrence, the area may see some rain and snow.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Grant boosts access to addiction treatment at Heartland Community Health Center
For more than a decade, Eden lived each day trapped in a vicious cycle. Today, she’s celebrating 28 months of recovery with the help of medication-assisted treatment at Heartland Community Health Center.
Lawrence Community Shelter announces new director
The Lawrence Community Shelter Board of Directors has announced James Chiselom as the shelter’s next executive director.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Decorations on Lawrence buffalo sculpture go missing
Neighbors in Marvonne Meadows and beyond have long loved decorating Lawrence’s buffalo sculpture. Lately, those decorations have been disappearing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Closures, when downtown parking is free and more Lawrence holiday info
Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.
Lawrence Community Shelter board to forgo public interviews for new director, extend offer
Lawrence Community Shelter board members decided Thursday to extend an employment offer to the unanimous top choice to lead the shelter into a year of broad-ranging change.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Body found in Kansas River near Bowersock Dam
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Thursday after a body was found in the water near the Bowersock Dam, according to a news release from the department.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Prosecutor asks panel to suspend Douglas County DA’s law license after day 3 of disciplinary hearing
The prosecutor handling a complaint against Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez asked a disciplinary panel Wednesday to consider whether they believe the testimony of Valdez and her deputy, or that of the other 13 witnesses who testified.
LMCMS interim principal promoted to permanent position
Jennifer Schmitt, interim principal of Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, has been promoted to the permanent position, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Lawrence school district.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s Native American Student Services coordinator resigns
Kenneth “Kenny” St. Pierre, Native American Student Services coordinator, announced his resignation from the position Wednesday morning.
