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Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a revised 2025 budget that would delay plans to construct two new fire stations and keep the mill levy almost flat, though residents would still see property tax increases.
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Anti-mask protester pleads no contest to reduced charges; will serve probation for incident at a Lawrence vaccine clinic
A Lawrence man who had been facing two felony charges of aggravated assault after an incident outside of a vaccine clinic for kids last fall agreed to plead no contest on Monday to two misdemeanor charges, and he will serve a year of probation.
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Jersey Mike’s sub shop to open soon in west Lawrence
With rumors of its arrival beginning to spread more than a year ago, Jersey Mike’s is scheduled to open in west Lawrence on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2022
Tall thistles are in the middle of their blooming season, and if you watch a fresh flower for any length of time, you will see any number of pollinators coming to check out their sweetness.
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Faris Brothers play at FidPick in Lawrence
Rick Faris, the front man of the Faris Brothers, used to teach at Americana Music Academy and is now a “Nashville namesake,” said Max Paley, executive director of Americana.
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Families found for 159 Lawrence Humane Society animals during Clear the Shelter Day
Lawrence Humane Society staff members were tired Sunday morning after Clear the Shelter Day — sending 159 animals to their furever homes is a lot of work — but the annual event was “absolutely fantastic.”
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Karen Willey selected as next Douglas County commissioner
Douglas County Democratic precinct committeepeople voted Sunday for Karen Willey to represent the third Douglas County commission district.
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Collaborative grant will help restore natural space at Prairie Park, provide conservation lessons
More pollinators and wildlife could soon buzz and burrow within Prairie Park. Coordinators of a grant-funded prairie habitat restoration project have begun the process of restoring a portion of the park, and they need the public’s help.
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Photos + video: Lawrencians ‘Unite and Take Flight’ for fundraiser
Members of the Lawrence community took to the skies Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the United Way of Douglas County.
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Antisemitic flyers found in Lawrence residential areas; Jewish community center speaks out
Flyers with antisemitic messages were spread in Lawrence this week, prompting a call for support of Jewish community members amid the acts of hate.
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Lawrence school district says threats reported at West Middle, Lawrence High were unfounded
Just a week into the school year, Lawrence school district administrators have been working with police to investigate two reports of alleged threatening comments made by students at West Middle School and Lawrence High School.
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Lawrence High School science teacher selected for international education exchange program
Lisa Ball, a science teacher at Lawrence High School, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an international education exchange program, teaching and learning abroad.
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FidPick to bring Grammy-nominated band to Lawrence during a weekend of ‘simple,’ family-friendly entertainment
Doug DuBois, a perennial presence at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships as both a competitor and a luthier, died in 2021, but his family has ensured that his impact on FidPick continues.
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Meet the Lawrence Arts Center’s new artists-in-residence
People had the opportunity to meet the Lawrence Art Center’s newest artists-in-residence, printmaker Taro Takizawa and ceramicist Twiggy Boden, Thursday afternoon.
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Douglas County precinct committeepeople to select county commissioner to replace Portillo
The 46 Democratic precinct committeepeople in Douglas County’s 3rd County Commission District will vote Sunday on a replacement for departing Commissioner Shannon Portillo.
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Paper Plains Zine Fest to debut next weekend in Lawrence
After three years of planning and patiently waiting, the Paper Plains Zine Fest will come to Lawrence next Saturday, Sept. 3, bringing together lovers of creative storytelling.