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Kaw Valley Almanac for July 8-14, 2024
Here is a working dung beetle, pushing a large marble sized globe of dung with its hind legs to a patch of dirt, where it dug a hole and buried it.
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Fire causes significant damage at Saltwell Farm
A fire has caused significant damage at Saltwell Farm, a small restaurant and farm in Overbrook.
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Candidates for Lawrence City Commission discuss renewable energy, collaboration with other local governments
Lawrence city commission candidates during a forum Monday evening spoke on renewable energy and efforts to collaborate with the Lawrence school district and Douglas County.
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Lawrence City Commission to consider code tweak that would allow 2 affordable homes to be built on more single lots
A proposed change would loosen restrictions on developing two small, affordable homes on certain types of single lots, potentially affecting more than 1,000 lots in Lawrence.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 2-8, 2023
The beautiful blue petals of the gentian are gracing some prairies this time of year.
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‘Classics in South Park’ concert to feature Free State chamber orchestra
The Lawrence-based nonprofit Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance will open its season Tuesday with a free concert featuring the Free State High School Chamber Orchestra.
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Photos: Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase
The Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase on Sunday allowed people to get an up-close look at electric cars, pickups, bikes, buses and more at South Park.
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Decade soon to close, coffee shop announces
Amid ongoing hardships and financial struggles, Decade, the East Lawrence coffee shop and cafe, will soon close its doors permanently.
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‘We seek truth,’ Shawnee chief tells crowd at National Day of Remembrance event
A tribal leader told about 150 people in attendance at a National Day of Remembrance service Saturday that Indian Country can move forward by seeking truth and reconciliation.
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Lawrence school board candidate arrested on suspicion of DUI
A man running for Lawrence school board was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Saturday, according to jail records.
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Photos: Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Fest gets underway at South Park
Owners of classic cars, pickups and motorcycles drove in to South Park Saturday morning to kick off the annual Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Fest.
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Dogstar draws fans new and old to Lawrence from across the Midwest
People came to Lawrence from all over the middle chunk of the U.S. on Friday to see Dogstar, a band featuring bassist Keanu Reeves.
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Robby Steinhardt Foundation to launch scholarship with proceeds from auctioning platinum Kansas album
A piece of rock history is up for grabs as the Robby Steinhardt Foundation is auctioning a rare platinum album owned by the world-renowned violinist who was a founding member of the band Kansas.
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Social workers from Eastern Europe visit Lawrence to see grassroots work in action
With a zest to learn the ins and outs of community organizing and civic engagement, two human rights advocates from the Balkans have made Lawrence their temporary home for four weeks.
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KU basketball player charged with rape, dismissed from the team
KU basketball player Arterio Morris has been charged with rape and dismissed from the team.
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Camping, vandalism are hot topics at Downtown Lawrence Inc. candidate forum
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Thursday answered questions touching on issues that are key to many members of Downtown Lawrence Inc.