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Kaw Valley Almanac for March 16-22, 2026
The dust in the foreground is pollen coming off a male eastern red cedar tree last week. Expect the trees to replenish and send out enough pollen to make it miserable for allergy sufferers in coming days.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 16-22, 2026
The dust in the foreground is pollen coming off a male eastern red cedar tree last week. Expect the trees to replenish and send out enough pollen to make it miserable for allergy sufferers in coming days.
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Joint city-county meeting to focus on homelessness and housing strategic plan
The Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will hold a joint meeting to review the strategic plan to address homelessness and hear updates on progress.
Third space opening to provide winter emergency shelter to Lawrence community members
The numbers of people seeking emergency winter shelter have “significantly increased” since extreme weather hit last week, and the City of Lawrence announced Tuesday plans for a third overflow shelter to open.
No residential recycling, commercial trash service for Lawrence Wednesday
The City of Lawrence will not have residential recycling service or commercial trash pickup Wednesday because of equipment issues from ongoing extreme cold temperatures and winter weather conditions.
Wakarusa woman killed in crash in Douglas County
A woman from Wakarusa died after a crash Monday night in western Douglas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Panasonic answers concern Kansans to pay for electricity infrastructure serving De Soto plant
Panasonic executives involved in construction of the $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant at De Soto said Tuesday the facility would begin production in early 2025 and negotiations continued with Evergy on delivery of electricity to manufacturing space occupying 4.7 million square feet.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Numbers of people seeking shelter have ‘significantly increased’ amid Lawrence’s winter weather
The numbers of people experiencing homelessness who are seeking indoor emergency shelter have “significantly increased” as deadly winter weather has hit Lawrence over the past week.
City of Lawrence will have no residential recycling, commercial trash pickup Tuesday
The City of Lawrence has had to cancel commercial solid waste collection and residential recycling service for Tuesday because of equipment issues related to winter weather.
How to help pets experiencing homelessness in Lawrence during the extreme cold
We’ve published ways to help people experiencing homelessness in Lawrence during the extreme cold weather. Here are some ways to help pets.
No school for Lawrence Public Schools, Haskell Tuesday
School will be canceled for Lawrence Public Schools Tuesday amid more dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, plus a new layer of snow.
Dangerous wind chills, snow continue in Lawrence; Wednesday expected to be slightly warmer before temps drop again
Lawrence is likely to see more snow Monday, and extreme wind chills below 0° are expected to persist until Wednesday.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 15-21, 2024
This downy woodpecker has been doing double duty: pecking on the rail to inform other woodpeckers that he has intentions to make this area his territory, in addition to snatching a sunflower seed now and then.
Lawrence Restaurant Week to return; more than 40 establishments participating
Lawrence restaurants are preparing exclusive menus with special features, tastings and pairings. The 10th annual Lawrence Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘This is grassroots organizing’: Lawrence community members make, collect donations to help neighbors stay warm
Huge bags of blankets, sweaters and other donations — including some items crafted during the makers session and supply drive Saturday at Art Love Collective — are on their way to help keep Lawrence community members warm.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence middle schoolers encouraged to use their voices for good at MLK tribute
Voices from the past, present and future converged Friday at Billy Mills Middle School to share messages of empowerment, community and courage in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Service changes, when parking is free in downtown Lawrence and more info for MLK Day
Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in Lawrence.
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