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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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Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2023
Some people get confused between poison ivy and virginia creeper this time of year because their leaves both turn red. But virginia creeper has blue berries; poison ivy’s are white.
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Introducing dark mode: An optional new look for The Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Times news team is pleased to roll out dark mode — an optional new look for our website intended to boost accessibility.
We wanted to make sure our readers know how they can switch back and forth at any time with the touch of a button.
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Perry man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Lawrence incident; no injuries
Lawrence police arrested a Perry man on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday morning after a report of gunshots fired.
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Lawrence health department will have new COVID, flu shots starting Monday
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has received the new flu and COVID vaccines sooner than expected. They’ll be available by appointment beginning Monday (while supplies last).
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KU doctoral candidates earn Fulbright-Hays awards to conduct research abroad
Two KU doctoral candidates have earned prestigious honors and awards that will allow them to conduct research in South America.
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DCCCA to expand Narcan distribution, substance use prevention resources throughout Kansas
Lawrence-based nonprofit DCCCA will be able to expand distribution of a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug as part of a new collaboration.
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KU residence hall briefly evacuated for refrigeration leak; no risk to students, first responders say
Ellsworth Hall was evacuated Friday afternoon as first responders cleared a hazardous materials call in an attached storage building.
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Navigating family losses, Lawrence girl will represent city in national pageant competition
When Tay’Jah Franklin, 13, walks the stage at pageants, she never feels like she’s walking alone. She knows her family is beside her. She’ll soon compete as Miss Lawrence in the National American Miss Pageant.
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Lawrence Transit launches overnight rides on demand
If you need a ride overnight, Lawrence Transit has launched a new, fare-free option to get a lift anywhere within city limits.
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‘The Exultant Stag’ musical aims to encourage mental health support; it premieres this weekend
Taking audience members through a journey of magical dreams, a new musical strives to destigmatize seeking mental health support. “The Exultant Stag” is set to open this weekend at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County announces new director
Bri Harmon-Moore’s one-year anniversary with the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County has come with new duties. The center on Friday announced her as its incoming director.
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Christine Smith, Sunrise Project honored with Peace and Justice Awards
Bringing people together for the common good was an overarching theme Thursday evening as the latest winners of annual peace and justice honors accepted their awards.
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‘Crowns’ musical gives hats off to a Black culture staple
“Crowns” is premiering at Theatre Lawrence soon after the city became the first in Kansas to pass a CROWN Act ordinance. Though unplanned, the timing was divine, Director Annette Billings says.
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Haskell Welcome Back Pow Wow coming up this weekend
Haskell Indian Nations University’s annual Welcome Back Pow Wow is set to return Saturday.
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Kansas Board of Regents sculpt $300 million plan for boosting state aid to public higher education
The Kansas Board of Regents deleted a quarter-billion dollars Thursday from the extraordinary budget increase sought by public state universities.