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Six viruses detected at high levels in Lawrence wastewater
Six viral diseases — including COVID-19, the flu and norovirus — have been found at high concentrations in Lawrence wastewater as Kansas communities face peak flu season.
Six viruses detected at high levels in Lawrence wastewater
Six viral diseases — including COVID-19, the flu and norovirus — have been found at high concentrations in Lawrence wastewater as Kansas communities face peak flu season.
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KU faculty union rallies in front of chancellor’s office
More than 100 supporters of KU’s faculty union lined the stairs outside Wescoe Hall on Wednesday to chant across Jayhawk Boulevard toward Chancellor Douglas Girod’s office: “Girod, Girod, you’re one year late. When will you negotiate?”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Nonpartisan forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates
A nonpartisan civic forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates and their platforms in advance of the Nov. 4 general election.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
More Narcan vending machines installed in Lawrence to expand access to lifesaving medicine
A grant that was initially meant to establish one more free Narcan vending machine will now support eight machines around Lawrence, and the first three were installed this week.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Sunflower season returns; farms near Lawrence welcome visitors
Sunflower fields are abloom in Douglas County at Grinter Farms and Hunsinger Sunflower Patch. Neither farm charges admission, but both welcome donations.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence seeking feedback on draft affordable housing incentives policy
The City of Lawrence is seeking community feedback on a draft policy that details how the city will define and invest in affordable housing projects, what criteria developers must meet and more.
Lawrence Humane Pets of the Week: These fee-waived dogs are still looking for homes after Clear the Shelter Day
More than a dozen dogs will have their adoption fees waived for the rest of the month following a successful Clear the Shelter Day at the Lawrence Humane Society over the weekend.
Lawrence school board tables adoption of esports
The Lawrence school board on Monday requested to know more about esports, including costs, before adopting it as a middle and high school activity.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Paper Plains Zine Fest to return with 3 days of programming
The Paper Plains Zine Fest will return to Lawrence this weekend with workshops, a cat-themed hangout, an art fair and more.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 25-31, 2025
Controlled summer burns are hotter and more effective in pushing back woody plants from prairie remnants.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: FidPick draws huge crowds in Lawrence
Huge crowds of families, friends and four-legged furballs flocked to South Park on Sunday for the 44th Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, or FidPick.
Clear the Shelter day at Lawrence Humane Society gets 97 animals adopted; waived fees to continue Sunday
Almost 100 animals found their forever homes during Clear the Shelter Day Saturday, and the Lawrence Humane Society is extending waived fees to Sunday to help reach their goal of 150 adoptions.
Renovated football stadium to have rededication ceremony with new WWI memorial installation
A rededication of KU’s newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium will honor Jayhawks who died serving in World War I with a new memorial installation.
Street closures set for KU football home game days; water main project on Haskell may wrap early
A couple of blocks of 11th Street will be closed before and after KU football home games for increased pedestrian and traffic safety. Also, construction on Haskell south of 23rd may wrap up earlier than originally slated.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Multiple Lawrence stores and restaurants announce closings
Four Lawrence businesses — two chain restaurants, an office supply store and a local Lawrence furniture store — have recently announced that they’re closing.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider adding esports to schools
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider implementing esports teams at middle and high schools after KSHSAA sanctioned the growing activity.
