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Kaw Valley Almanac for April 6-12, 2026
A sure sign of spring is when the delicately lobed dutchman’s breeches leaves are joined by those white, upside down row white pants/flowers, with yellow belts at the bottom signaling the queen bumblebee where to poke her long tongue for nectar.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 6-12, 2026
A sure sign of spring is when the delicately lobed dutchman’s breeches leaves are joined by those white, upside down row white pants/flowers, with yellow belts at the bottom signaling the queen bumblebee where to poke her long tongue for nectar.
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Demise of Roe v. Wade adds gravity to Kansas’ vote on abortion constitutional amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide resonates deeply in Kansas where a proposed constitutional amendment on the August ballot could set the stage for a wave of new abortion restrictions in the state.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County voters are still waiting on updated info cards, but here’s what to expect on ballots
Staff members in the Douglas County clerk’s office are still working to make sure they’ve got everything right before letting voters know about changes as the result of redistricting this year.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence man, former foster father given life sentence for sexual abuse of biological daughters
A Lawrence man and former foster father who was found guilty of lewd fondling and sexual intercourse with his biological daughters was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County’s Treatment and Recovery Center to serve community members battling addiction, mental illness
Many in the Douglas County community have spent years advocating and collaborating on the Treatment and Recovery Center. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, they celebrated the new facility as a resource for residents who have serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
Contributed Photo
Free State student invited to National Youth Wind Ensemble, prestigious youth band experience
Trumpeter Keith Popiel said he doesn’t usually get jitters before performing, but when he found himself sitting on a historic stage in the nation’s capital among some of the best youth musicians in the country, he realized his musical career had come to a pinnacle moment.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
New Hampshire Street parking garage to close July 5-18
The parking garage on New Hampshire Street between Ninth and 10th streets will be closed for renovation and improvement work from Tuesday, July 5 through Monday, July 18.
‘Panda-Monium’ event to provide family fun and help check tasks off your health to-do list
Kids can get dental fluoride treatments and sports physicals, and the whole family can get COVID-19 vaccines and have some fun at the free “Panda-Monium” Summer Party this weekend.
Here’s how little ones ages 6 months to 4 years can get COVID-19 vaccines in Lawrence
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has announced dates and times for 15 upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Mac Moore, KSHSAA Covered / Contributed Photo
Basketball champ coaching Firebirds eyes another former Jayhawk as his assistant coach
All-American and 2008 National Champion Sherron Collins plans to bring along a former Kansas basketball teammate to help coach the Free State boys basketball team this upcoming season.
Lawrence Delta-8 distributors commit to compliance after DA clarifies guidelines; proprietors offer tips to find reputable sources
Douglas County’s top prosecutor says her office has not yet issued any notices for violating laws regulating the sale of certain forms of THC products, and Lawrence business owners would like to keep it that way.
But some proprietors fear that “One or two of these people are going to ruin it for everyone else.”
Person killed in crash was Lawrence man, 33
The driver who was killed in a crash early Sunday was Michael Travis “Gibby” Gibbons, 33, of Lawrence.
City of Lawrence pauses its SeeClickFix web and mobile reporting platform
The city is hitting pause on its Lawrence Listens — SeeClickFix reporting platform for about nine months.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Much coal cleaned up at Lawrence train derailment site; some wreckage remains
Much of the coal that was spilled when about 30 railroad cars derailed north of Lawrence Friday afternoon had been cleaned up as of Sunday evening; however, much wreckage remained at the site.
Lawrence Times illustration
Scam alert: No one should ask you for gift cards because you missed jury duty
Some area residents have recently been scammed out of $1,000 worth of gift cards by callers pretending to be current or retired Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 20-26, 2022
This rattlesnake master emerging seedhead is something to behold. Go out on the prairie and find one for yourself!
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