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Prairie Moon Waldorf School’s Winter Light Faire to return (Sponsored post)
Those who attend Prairie Moon Waldorf School’s annual Winter Light Faire can meet Queen Winter in her secret snowy kingdom, hand-dip beeswax candles, make a fairy house or gnome home and more.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School’s Winter Light Faire to return (Sponsored post)
Those who attend Prairie Moon Waldorf School’s annual Winter Light Faire can meet Queen Winter in her secret snowy kingdom, hand-dip beeswax candles, make a fairy house or gnome home and more.
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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees
New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence is poised for major growth, new mayor says
Mayor Brad Finkeldei said he believes downtown Lawrence will be transformed, the city will expand west of K-10 and more development is coming in the next year or two.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Larsen, Littlejohn share parting words as their city commission terms end
Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end Tuesday evening.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Shuttle will connect Lawrence to KC during World Cup
A shuttle will run from Lawrence’s central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced Tuesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Barker neighborhood to hold meeting about proposed parking lot at former Sunrise Project site
The Barker Neighborhood Association will host a meeting on Wednesday about a 234-space parking lot proposed in eastern Lawrence that would serve an apartment complex about a mile away.
Update: Lawrence man, 70, found safe
Updated post: Lydell Thunder, 70, was found safe and is home with his family, according to an early Tuesday update from the Lawrence Police Department.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
For some Lawrence housing professionals, the fight against chronic homelessness must be trauma-informed
Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU campuses closed, trash pickup delayed, plus more cancellations during winter storm in Lawrence
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close Monday afternoon because of the weather. Find info on more closures and cancellations here.
Lawrence receives about 4 inches of snow during winter weather advisory
Lawrence accumulated about 4 inches of snow throughout the day Monday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s branch in Topeka.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions
Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 1-7, 2025
The cold weather is pushing south, and snow geese are starting to fly into the area. Eagles are also flying into the state, since snow geese are one of their main food sources.
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County; a few inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence
Dinosaurs, board games, the KC Current and more inspired themes at this year’s Festival of Trees. Here’s a sneak peek at the sights this season.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Low brass musicians from Lawrence schools, community to join for holiday concert
Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Bizarre Bazaar draws holiday shoppers; local art market reopens Saturday
Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center Friday evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar.
