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A view of Lawrence: Mass Street on Christmas
Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence was aglow with holiday lights just after midnight on Christmas as fog hung in the air.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street on Christmas
Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence was aglow with holiday lights just after midnight on Christmas as fog hung in the air.
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Menorah lighting ceremony and Hanukkah celebration coming up at Lawrence library
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life will light candles on a 9-foot-tall menorah at an annual Lawrence Hanukkah celebration.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves agrivoltaics, stormwater plans for Kansas Sky Energy Center
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday heard about 30 public comments, mostly in opposition, before unanimously approving plans for agrivoltaics and stormwater management as part of the massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence.
Woman exonerated in Eudora infant’s death alleges coroner, prosecutors hid and fabricated evidence
A Lawrence woman who was convicted and later exonerated in the death of a 9-month-old Eudora boy has filed a new federal lawsuit that includes allegations that prosecutors and the coroner hid crucial information while fabricating other evidence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Two-day Inclusive Winter Market set to feature 100 local vendors
Holiday shopping from around 100 local vendors will be in full swing during the two-day Inclusive Winter Market this weekend in Lawrence.
Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 17, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Injunction will prohibit land alterations for proposed solar farm until next hearing in lawsuit
An injunction issued late Tuesday will prevent any construction or land modification associated with a proposed solar farm north of Lawrence until at least the next court hearing in a lawsuit seeking to stop the project.
Lawrence City Commission approves plans for downtown bus station near 8th and Vermont
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday selected the location for the downtown Lawrence Transit station: the parking lot at the northeast corner of Eighth and Vermont streets.
Construction on 6th Street is complete, City of Lawrence announces
The stretch of construction down Sixth Street in Lawrence is completed, the city announced Tuesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High band director honored with award from music educator colleagues
Mike Jones, Lawrence High School band director, has earned the 2024 Outstanding Band Director Award from the Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association.
Kansas Geological Survey expands core library for energy, sequestration research
Construction is to begin in early 2025 on an addition to the Kansas Geological Survey’s drill core library at KU. It will support analysis of oil and gas reservoir properties, hydrogen and carbon storage and identification of critical minerals.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Group suing Douglas County Commission over planned solar farm seeks emergency order to stop vote
Two days ahead of the Douglas County Commission’s vote on updated plans related to a massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence, plaintiffs in a lawsuit are asking the court to stop the vote.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Prosecutors recommend reduced sentence in plea agreement for fatal shooting of Lawrence man
A Topeka man accused of recklessly shooting and killing an 18-year-old Lawrence man pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder after reaching an agreement with the Douglas County district attorney.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 16-22, 2024
This immature redtailed hawk has perched on an eastern red cedar branch, looking for a rabbit or rodent to eat. The leafless trees make it harder for animals to hide, but also easier to see predators.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to decide location for downtown bus station
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday are set to choose the location for the downtown Lawrence Transit station, and city staff members are recommending a parking lot in the 700 block of Vermont Street.
