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Douglas County likely to see snow, major wind gusts
Douglas County will likely see snow Sunday, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
Douglas County likely to see snow, major wind gusts
Douglas County will likely see snow Sunday, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
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Black History Month event at Lawrence library aims to offer ‘film, food and fellowship’
Amber Sellers said she wants to share the power of possibility with her community. That’s what inspired her to plan a film screening and talkback at the library this weekend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Section of U.S. Highway 40 west of Lawrence set to close until June
A stretch of U.S. Highway 40 west of the Kansas Highway 10 interchange at Sixth Street will close for about 100 days beginning next week.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission asks staff to research more recommendations for police oversight board
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday took no action on recommendations from a work group to improve the Community Police Review Board, instead directing city staff to do further research and return to the commission in April.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s compost facility to reopen for the season on first Saturday in March
The City of Lawrence will reopen its compost facility for the season with a self-load event on Saturday, March 2.
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence names new CEO
Laci Maltbie has been selected as the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. She most recently worked as director of development for KU Endowment.
Health department to offer immunizations, screenings at Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and the Lawrence Community Shelter are partnering to bring the health department’s clinical services directly to guests staying at the shelter.
A work group thinks the community should have more oversight of the Lawrence Police Department. Here’s how
A work group is recommending that Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board should have more oversight of complaints against the police department.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 19-25, 2024
Slender mountain mint seedheads, like beebalm seedheads, keep their aroma long after they have dried up. Smash them between your fingers and thumb and you’ll get a burst of minty essence that is surprisingly strong.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism
Emily Fetsch’s pursuit of answers at a young age led her on a path of advocacy and into the role of lead organizer for Justice Matters.
City offices to close, trash pickup to be delayed and more Presidents Day changes
Here’s a quick roundup of trash pickup details, offices that will be closed and more for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Jury in trial for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence boy will not be sequestered; will visit crime scene
Jurors will not be sequestered during the upcoming trial for a Lawrence teen charged with the shooting death of a Lawrence boy, a judge ruled Friday, and they will visit the crime scene in person.
Lawrence woman found dead after police issue silver alert
A Lawrence woman has been found dead Friday afternoon after being reported missing.
Teacher exits have decreased in Lawrence school district, report shows
The number of teachers who left the Lawrence school district at the conclusion of the 2022-23 year was lower than in previous years, according to a human resources report.
City of Lawrence to launch revamped SeeClickFix mobile app
The City of Lawrence will soon launch a mobile app where community members can report code compliance issues, missed trash pickups and more, according to a city news release.
Kansas’ presidential preference primary is coming up; here’s what you should know
Kansas will hold a presidential preference primary on March 19 instead of the traditional caucuses. Voting will look pretty much like our regular elections. Here’s what you should know.
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