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Parking, golf course among top concerns voiced in Lawrence City Commission’s discussion of new code
Lawrence community members voiced concerns about parking, floodplain development and the golf course in the Alvamar neighborhood Tuesday during city commissioners’ discussion of the draft revised land development code.
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Lawrence police find missing woman, 67, safe
Willa Nash has been found safe, according to an update from the Lawrence Police Department Tuesday morning.
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Midsummer Night on Mass, the reimagined sidewalk sale, to return to downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence Inc. will again host Midsummer Night on Mass, the community celebration and big sale that replaced the annual Sidewalk Sale for the first time last year.
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Lawrence’s draft policy on brick streets and sidewalks complete; open house to invite feedback
A new policy that aims to balance preservation of Lawrence’s historic brick streets and sidewalks with accessibility and maintenance standards is available for review and feedback.
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A glance at what’s in the City of Lawrence’s 5-year, $530M capital improvement plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will give feedback on the city’s proposed 5-year capital improvement plan, which includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, two new fire stations, renovations of the outdoor and wading pools and more.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for June 17-23, 2024
Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, is a hardy, fragrant native wildflower loved by many pollinators, including this bumblebee.
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‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day
Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
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When parking is free, city service changes and more to know for Juneteenth in Lawrence
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, city service changes and more for the Juneteenth holiday in Lawrence.
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‘We’re very community-oriented’: Lawrence celebrates Juneteenth with parade, street party
Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
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In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion
Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
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Raven Book Store to celebrate Dashiell the cat’s retirement with donation drive, discounts
If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.
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‘It was ours’: Lawrence artists reflect on Art Love Collective closing its doors
Art Love Collective was only open for about 14 months, but in that short time, the colorful space became a meaningful part of the Lawrence arts community. That’s especially true for artists who didn’t have space elsewhere.
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Lawrence bride shares beauty, gratitude revealed through her open adoption experience
Open adoption has given Rachel Henderson the opportunity to develop a relationship with the couple she chose to parent her baby a decade ago. Over time, Henderson has also forged a friendship with the child who ties all of them together.
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Jury finds Illinois basketball player not guilty of raping woman at Lawrence bar
After only 90 minutes of deliberation, jurors Thursday afternoon found an Illinois basketball player not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Lawrence bar in September.
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Family, friends mourn teen killed in shooting in Lawrence
Family members and friends are mourning the death of 17-year-old Isaiah Neal, who was killed in an overnight shooting near 24th and Alabama streets in Lawrence.
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KU program to offer free assistance to complete FAFSA applications
KU is offering Douglas County folks help to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at no cost to the applicants.