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Lawrence gets more snow; low chance of winter precipitation forecast for Saturday
A small chance of freezing rain or snow is in the forecast for Saturday after Lawrence received some additional snowfall beginning Thursday night and ending early Friday.
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Docuseries, panel to explore health inequities in marginalized communities while asking, ‘Who Gets to Parent?’
A new documentary series highlighting a queer couple’s journey to expand their family while navigating a health care system laden with discrimination will soon be unveiled at KU.
Off-duty officer injured, 5 arrested in alleged armed attack in west Lawrence
Five teens — four adults and one minor — were arrested on suspicion of charges including attempted murder and aggravated robbery following an incident early Friday that left an off-duty officer injured, according to LPD.
After Roe, more women head to Kansas clinics and more Kansans get abortion pills from overseas
Abortions at Kansas clinics rose 36% after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — and the number of Kansans ordering abortion pills from overseas doubled.
KU plans flyover for Salute to Service football game; helicopter to be on display
A flyover is planned to honor veterans as the Kansas Jayhawks face the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, and a helicopter will be on display to view.
Lawrence community members gather to honor loved ones who have died
More than 100 Lawrence community members participated in Día de los Muertos commemorations this year to honor those who have died in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to event organizers.
John Brown’s Underground is proposing a change to Lawrence city codes on downtown liquor sales. The bar’s survival depends on it
John Brown’s Underground, a craft cocktail lounge in downtown Lawrence, has made a creative addition to the local bar scene since it opened in 2014. But a city code designed to limit liquor sales downtown is now threatening the business’s future.
KBI has sent investigation into death of man shot and killed by Lawrence police on to district attorney
The investigation into a man’s shooting death by Lawrence police is now in the hands of the Douglas County district attorney, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Lawrence police detective charged with DUI was driving at 3 times legal limit, court document alleges
A Lawrence police detective was allegedly driving at three times the legal limit for alcohol when he struck a parked car in early September, according to court documents.
Lawrence teen’s struggle to get help after brush with suicidal thoughts illustrates systemic issues
Just before midnight one night in early September, a 17-year-old Lawrence girl parked her SUV on a dead-end road, intent on killing herself. She was stopped, but getting the help she needs has been a struggle for her and her family.
Bill Self suspended for KU basketball’s first 4 games this season; faces other penalties
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend are suspended for the first four games of the upcoming season in an apparent effort to head off penalties from a long-running NCAA investigation into the program’s recruiting practices.
Lawrence Transit to offer free bus rides on Election Day
Buses in Lawrence will be free of charge on Election Day, the city announced on Tuesday.
Judge orders new preliminary hearing in case of Eudora infant’s death
Carrody Buchhorn, whose murder conviction was overturned last year, will have a new preliminary hearing to determine whether she should stand trial again, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Clowns, gowns, and ghouls: Costumed families flock to Mass Street for Halloween trick-or-treating
On Halloween night, Lawrence families showed off their cute, creepy, and creative costumes during downtown trick-or-treating. The event was held from 5 p.m. until all the candy ran out.
Photos: Sammy Rae & The Friends play Halloween show at the Granada
Hundreds of Lawrencians showed up in costumes to see Sammy Rae & The Friends play Monday night at the Granada.
KU planning slate of events to honor veterans
The University of Kansas is planning several events to honor veterans in the coming days, starting with the Salute to Service football game this Saturday.