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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.
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STA Care Center to recognize community partners during Show Up for Survivors event
The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center is holding its 11th annual Show Up for Survivors event, and it will honor community members, businesses and organizations with awards for their support of survivors of sexual violence.
East 23rd Street construction on track to be done in December; Harper to reopen
The construction on East 23rd Street is still on track to be completed in December, and Harper Street north of 23rd is set to reopen Monday, according to the city.
McLendon Classic Community Event to feature roundtable with coaches, KU faculty
KU Athletics is celebrating the first McLendon Classic, a recognition of John McLendon’s contributions to basketball and civil rights. A screening and roundtable event Sunday will feature Bill Self, Kevin Willmott, Melissa Peterson and NCC coach LeVelle Moton.
Final questions for Lawrence City Commission candidates as Election Day approaches
In our final questionnaire, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss the performance of the current commission and city manager, appointments to city boards, whether they regret any votes, and more.
Final questions for Lawrence school board candidates as Election Day draws near
In our final questionnaire, Lawrence school board candidates share their views on transgender athletes in school sports, compensation for board service, the performance of the board and superintendent, and more.
New director of Monarch Watch hopes to continue building program
Monarch Watch is still chasing butterflies — now under a new leader, Kristen Baum.
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Lawrence health department to host event on local opioid overdoses, resources
An upcoming community event aims to educate and spark conversation about the local impact of the nationwide opioid crisis.
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Youth to showcase talents, sell work at Lit & Local vending event
Young artists and entrepreneurs will be showcasing their talents at an upcoming vending event and open mic in Lawrence.
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City, Lawrence Community Shelter board plan massive expansion of shelter’s capacity, closure of North Lawrence camp
With the number of people living outside estimated at more than 3 times what it was last year, the Lawrence Community Shelter board has agreed to vastly expand the shelter’s capacity for the winter, and the city is looking to close the North Lawrence campsite.
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After closed-door session, Lawrence Community Shelter board votes to open national search for director
The newly established Lawrence Community Shelter board of directors during a special meeting Wednesday night voted to open a national search for a permanent executive director.
Lawrence behavioral health providers say some TRC patients wait in ‘bottleneck’ for longer-term treatment
Patients who need more help than what the Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center can provide are often stuck waiting for longer-term care that isn’t available in town, according to local behavioral health administrators.
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Family remembers loving grandfather before judge sentences man to 10 years in drunk-driving crash
A Lawrence man convicted of second-degree murder for the April 2022 drunk-driving crash that resulted in the death of John T. Kirby was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison — a year and a half longer than what prosecutors had recommended.
WIC services will now be available on location in Eudora
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is partnering with the Eudora school district to expand access to WIC services by making them available onsite at district offices in Eudora.
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Downtown Lawrence trick-or-treating draws families in vibrant Halloween costumes
Penguins, superheroes, witches and more hit downtown Lawrence Tuesday to stock up on Halloween candy.
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Dirty Dough is now open in west Lawrence; everyone can get a free cookie at grand opening event
Dirty Dough in west Lawrence is now serving up cookies that wrap around candy, ooze fudge and caramel, and have smaller cookies baked inside of them.





