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Kaw Valley Almanac for March 9-15, 2026
Sandhill cranes have been heading north through Kansas. Here’s an outdoor checklist for this week: See if you can hear a frog, see a goose, see a maple tree blooming, taste a wild onion leaf and smell a crocus.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 9-15, 2026
Sandhill cranes have been heading north through Kansas. Here’s an outdoor checklist for this week: See if you can hear a frog, see a goose, see a maple tree blooming, taste a wild onion leaf and smell a crocus.
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Lawrence Community Shelter will be only local winter shelter; no one will be turned away in emergencies
The only option for folks to seek shelter from the cold this winter will be the Lawrence Community Shelter, the city has announced, and the city says no one will be turned away in an emergency despite the new residency policy.
Douglas County elections office confirms results of Lawrence school board, city commission elections
The Douglas County Elections Office has certified the results of the 2025 election, with no changes to the winners of the Lawrence City Commission election and confirmation of a school board seat that had been too close to call.
Lawrence groups to hold public meeting about plans for Cameron’s Bluff trail system
Friends of Lawrence Area Trails on Wednesday will host a public meeting to share details about Cameron’s Bluff, a new trail system, park and open space in development in Lawrence.
Lawrence Transit will have $3 fare for on-demand rides starting in March 2026
Connected City Advisory Board members on Monday approved charging a $3 fare for use of Lawrence Transit’s on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire next year.
Lawrence school district points to fewer births, financial stress to explain shrinking enrollment
Lawrence school board members and district administrators are looking at a declining birth rate, an ever-increasing cost of living and a shortage of housing as factors in shrinking enrollment.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
North Lawrence residents share hopes for city transparency, community-directed plans for corridor
Many of the roughly 200 people gathered Monday to discuss their priorities for the North Lawrence Corridor Study expressed a mix of enthusiasm to strengthen their community’s resources and trepidation about industrial development and the city’s approach.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
New bakery and cafe coming to vacant western Lawrence building
A new family-owned bakery and cafe is coming in spring 2026 and adding a drive-thru to the former Henry T’s location in west Lawrence.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 17-23, 2025
A cottonwood tree is silhouetted in front of the incredible Northern Lights that graced the Kansas skies on Nov. 11. The pink, green and red bands are from oxygen atoms, excited at different altitudes.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Parkside Christmas owners retire Lawrence light show after 16 years
After 16 years bringing cheer to Lawrence, the synchronized holiday display known as Parkside Christmas will not return.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Arts Center joins international development program to improve digital systems, increase access to arts
As the Lawrence Arts Center joins the ranks of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ program participants, the organization looks toward a new era of digital accessibility and usability meant to increase the community’s access to the arts.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Farmers Market protein bucks program extended to anyone in need
The Lawrence Farmers Market is offering anyone in need a $25 credit to spend on protein.
Courtesy of Theatre Lawrence
Cabaret planned to honor work of Lawrence theatre performer; donations will fuel fund for striving artists
The community is invited to a Celebration Tour Cabaret featuring work by Louise ImMasche, a beloved local theatre performer who died in October. The event will help birth a fund at Theatre Lawrence to support striving artists.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
20 upcoming Lawrence holiday markets offer ways to shop local
Check two boxes off your list this holiday season by shopping local and getting some one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones with this guide to 20 upcoming vendor fairs and art markets, starting this weekend in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s affordable housing board recommends funding for large west side development
Members of Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board are recommending that $500,000 in city funding go toward a 121-unit project on the western edge of town.
Lawrence city staff estimate: $18K to open Community Building to kids for limited hours
As the Community Building is set to close to the general public in January, city staff members have estimated that it would cost $18,000 to open the building for kids up to age 17 to use for about 12 hours per week.
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