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Semitruck crashes between homes near KU football stadium in Lawrence
A driverless semitruck crashed Thursday and ended up between two homes across the street from the KU football stadium in Lawrence.
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Reminder: 10-digit dialing starts Sunday for the 785 area code
Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, folks in Kansas’ 785 and 620 area codes will need to dial all 10 digits to make local calls.
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Round up your expired and unused medications for Drug Take Back Day this weekend
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.
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James McCabria reappointed as chief judge for Douglas County District Court
The Kansas Supreme Court has renewed Judge James McCabria’s appointment as chief judge of Douglas County District Court — a role he took on just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, bringing unprecedented circumstances to courts everywhere.
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Lawrence, Douglas County residents can help shape Climate Action Plan
The Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office wants to hear from local residents about how to address and protect the community from potential climate change risks. In addition, the Lawrence City Commission will receive an update on the Climate Action Plan on Tuesday.
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Wonder Gallery to reopen, featuring Matthew Willie Garcia prints, a ‘Utopian Bookstore,’ and ‘blobby things’
Wonder Gallery will reopen on Final Friday with an expanded focus that includes home items and a Utopian Bookstore alongside rotating artists’ exhibitions.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 18-24, 2021
Deer activity is starting to increase with the beginning of rutting season. Drive carefully, especially after sunset and before sunrise when deer are most active.
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Second man accused in Lawrence shooting booked into Douglas County jail
The second of two suspects, a 19-year-old Lawrence man, has been booked into the Douglas County jail on suspicion of premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a fatal Sept. 8 shooting.
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Second calendar from the Times now highlighting longer-term Lawrence events
The Lawrence Times has added a second calendar to our Events page to help boost exposure for events that are ongoing for longer periods of time.
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Free presentation Monday will share how to help refugees and people seeking asylum
A presentation this week will “demystify the process of resettlement of refugees and asylees, and clarify many common misunderstandings,” according to a news release.
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Traffic planning: Lane closures planned on 6th and 23rd streets in Lawrence
Construction projects starting this week will cause traffic delays on two of Lawrence’s major roadways and close sidewalk access on one.
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A view of River City: Trouble with a capital ‘T’!
Hundreds showed up for the Lawrence Arts Center and Lawrence City Band’s joint production of “The Music Man, Concert Version” Saturday evening at South Park.
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A moment in Lawrence: Students raise tipi on KU lawn in 1978
Carole Tomlinson, now a faculty member at Haskell Indian Nations University, submitted this 1978 photo of students who raised a tipi on the lawn of KU’s Watson Library.
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Fire reported at Lawrence church; streets blocked near Kasold and Bob Billings
A fire was reported at First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Drive, around 5:15 p.m. Friday.
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West Middle School’s choral music director named Lawrence’s Teacher of the Year for secondary schools
Craig McCauley, West Middle School choral music director, has been honored as the Lawrence school district’s Teacher of the Year for secondary schools.
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Aircraft will be flying low over Lawrence for KU homecoming
A flyover is planned for KU football’s homecoming game Saturday, with a practice run on Friday.