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Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 2-8, 2024
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Lawrence school board to discuss contract with teachers union, move forward with filling vacant seat
Lawrence school board members on Monday will discuss a 2022-23 contract that would give all teachers and certified staff in the district an $825 raise. They’ll also consider which of 13 applicants for a vacant board seat they want to interview.
Raven regular’s debut collection of sci-fi short stories to launch from ‘bookstore of her heart’
For as long as she can remember, Izzy Wasserstein aspired to write. Now 41, she recalled the rush of hope and feelings books stirred within her early in life.
Photos: Jayhawks flock to UnionFest
Thousands of new and returning Jayhawks on Saturday flocked to campus to learn about KU’s many student-led organizations.
Defend Lawrence! Free 5K run/walk returns early Sunday
Almost 160 years ago, Quantrill’s raiders had no idea that their attempt to destroy Lawrence would one day inspire a celebration of the town’s tenacity.
Willow Domestic Violence Center turning 45; Watkins Museum exhibit to showcase its history
The Willow Domestic Violence Center is turning 45 years old this year, and it’s partnering with the Watkins Museum of History for an exhibit to tell the organization’s story.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical interim chief named chief of a fire department in Iowa
Tom Fagan, who served as interim chief of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical starting in December 2021, has been selected as chief of the Marion, Iowa Fire Department, the city announced Friday.
Meet the 13 applicants for the Lawrence school board vacancy
The call for community members interested in filling a vacant Lawrence school board seat has yielded a baker’s dozen responses.
Gold Medal BBQ’s block party Saturday will celebrate community, restaurant’s first anniversary
Succeeding in the restaurant business can challenge even the most seasoned entrepreneur. Kyle Clemons, owner of Gold Medal BBQ, recognizes the importance of community in ushering his restaurant through its first year in a downtown Lawrence brick-and-mortar building.
Kansas Supreme Court remands Carrody Buchhorn’s case for new trial in Eudora baby’s death
The Kansas Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeals ruling that reversed Carrody Buchhorn’s conviction in the 2016 death of 9-month-old boy at the Eudora child care center where she worked.
Photos: Calm at KU after first move-in day
Daisy Hill looked radiant against blue skies Thursday afternoon following the first of KU’s two move-in days.
Couple hope to breathe life into Lawrence pro wrestling scene; show set for Saturday
Cheyenne and Deek Hansen want to bring a fresh form of entertainment to Lawrence. With down-the-road hopes of providing a training center for pro wrestlers, they’ve launched a wrestling promotion that will host a show in Lawrence this Saturday.
You can ride Lawrence buses for free starting in 2023
It’s been a big week for Lawrence Transit. On Thursday, the city announced that passengers will ride fare-free in 2023; in addition, the city has received a grant to help pay for four new electric buses.
Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement to begin cracking down on drunk driving as part of prevention campaign
Lawrence and Douglas County law enforcement is cracking down on impaired and distracted driving starting Saturday and continuing through Labor Day. DUI convictions in Kansas have stiff penalties. Here’s what you should know.
Watkins Museum’s Civil War on the Border festival to include speakers, tours of historical sites
The Watkins Museum of History on Thursday is kicking off its 27th annual Civil War on the Border festival. The four days of programming will feature 15 tours, lectures and more in Douglas County.
Demand surging for Meals on Wheels in Lawrence; volunteers help people age in place
Weekends can be lonely for 83-year-old Betty Giddings and her yorkie, Mokey. Her weekdays can be lonely, too, but during the week, volunteers from Meals on Wheels stop by Giddings’ home to deliver her meals and visit — and some even bring treats for Mokey.