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Lawrence closures, when parking is free and more info for Christmas and New Year’s
Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence closures, when parking is free and more info for Christmas and New Year’s
Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.
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KU football game day: Bus service available from downtown Lawrence to Memorial Stadium
The Jayhawks are set to face the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech Friday evening, and the city wants to help folks get to the game. Info + helpful game day links here.
Lawrence Beer Company to celebrate 5 years with street party
Lawrence Beer Company has planned an all-ages street party to celebrate its fifth anniversary in East Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
What is Lawrence’s land development code, and why should you care that it’s getting updated?
A lot has changed in the past 16 years — but that’s not reflected in the document that lays out the regulations meant to help the city implement its vision. Here’s what to know about code updates that “have the potential to radically reshape the community.”
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Anti-mask protester pleads no contest to reduced charges; will serve probation for incident at a Lawrence vaccine clinic
A Lawrence man who had been facing two felony charges of aggravated assault after an incident outside of a vaccine clinic for kids last fall agreed to plead no contest on Monday to two misdemeanor charges, and he will serve a year of probation.
Jersey Mike’s sub shop to open soon in west Lawrence
With rumors of its arrival beginning to spread more than a year ago, Jersey Mike’s is scheduled to open in west Lawrence on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2022
Tall thistles are in the middle of their blooming season, and if you watch a fresh flower for any length of time, you will see any number of pollinators coming to check out their sweetness.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Faris Brothers play at FidPick in Lawrence
Rick Faris, the front man of the Faris Brothers, used to teach at Americana Music Academy and is now a “Nashville namesake,” said Max Paley, executive director of Americana.
Lawrence Humane Society
Families found for 159 Lawrence Humane Society animals during Clear the Shelter Day
Lawrence Humane Society staff members were tired Sunday morning after Clear the Shelter Day — sending 159 animals to their furever homes is a lot of work — but the annual event was “absolutely fantastic.”
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Karen Willey selected as next Douglas County commissioner
Douglas County Democratic precinct committeepeople voted Sunday for Karen Willey to represent the third Douglas County commission district.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Collaborative grant will help restore natural space at Prairie Park, provide conservation lessons
More pollinators and wildlife could soon buzz and burrow within Prairie Park. Coordinators of a grant-funded prairie habitat restoration project have begun the process of restoring a portion of the park, and they need the public’s help.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos + video: Lawrencians ‘Unite and Take Flight’ for fundraiser
Members of the Lawrence community took to the skies Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the United Way of Douglas County.
Antisemitic flyers found in Lawrence residential areas; Jewish community center speaks out
Flyers with antisemitic messages were spread in Lawrence this week, prompting a call for support of Jewish community members amid the acts of hate.
Tricia Masenthin / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district says threats reported at West Middle, Lawrence High were unfounded
Just a week into the school year, Lawrence school district administrators have been working with police to investigate two reports of alleged threatening comments made by students at West Middle School and Lawrence High School.
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Lawrence High School science teacher selected for international education exchange program
Lisa Ball, a science teacher at Lawrence High School, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an international education exchange program, teaching and learning abroad.
FidPick to bring Grammy-nominated band to Lawrence during a weekend of ‘simple,’ family-friendly entertainment
Doug DuBois, a perennial presence at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships as both a competitor and a luthier, died in 2021, but his family has ensured that his impact on FidPick continues.
