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Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026
The cold temperatures have frozen over most rivers, except for where the current is fast enough to keep it open, as it has in several spots near the Bowersock dam in Lawrence. Eagles, geese and other birds looking for food/protection are concentrated by the open water.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026
The cold temperatures have frozen over most rivers, except for where the current is fast enough to keep it open, as it has in several spots near the Bowersock dam in Lawrence. Eagles, geese and other birds looking for food/protection are concentrated by the open water.
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KU Housing to nix gender-inclusive assignments, restrooms in Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall
Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall at KU will no longer have gender-inclusive assignments and restrooms next year, and residents are concerned about the effects on LGBTQ+ students.
Heavy snow possible; extreme cold expected in Lawrence
Douglas County could see more snow over the next few days, and dangerously cold wind chills could reach as low as -25° by Thursday.
Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival
Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU faculty concerned about cuts to federal grants that fund lifesaving research
KU researchers recently made a major advancement toward early detection of ovarian cancer. That’s just one example of efforts they fear could be decimated by cuts to federal grants.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center staff furloughed amid funding issues
The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center furloughed all staff and paused some services earlier this month because it didn’t have funds to pay everyone, the center’s director said.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Nations University lays off dozens of employees after federal orders
Numerous employees of Haskell Indian Nations University lost their jobs Friday as part of sweeping nationwide cuts ordered by President Donald Trump’s administration.
LMH Health warns of scam seeking personal info
Lawrence Memorial Hospital wants to alert the community about a phone scam in which callers are posing as health care providers and asking people for insurance information and more.
Erin Brown/Contributed photo
Partnership looks to shift Lawrence’s entrepreneurial support system with Indigenous-led approach; roundtables open
Two Lawrence entrepreneurs in seemingly vastly different sectors have forged a new partnership, aiming to lead Indigenously and cater to the needs of the people.
Proposed Student Senate cut to University Daily Kansan sent back to committee after campus outcry
KU Student Senate has proposed a drastic cut to the University Daily Kansan’s funding, but after the Finance Council met Wednesday night, a majority voted in favor of sending the proposal back to the Fee Review Committee.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s unofficial point-in-time count numbers show more folks seeking shelter
Unofficial numbers released Thursday showed that more people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County were seeking shelter on the day of an annual count than last year, and fewer were unsheltered.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed for now
After more than 13 years in business, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed — at least for now.
Douglas County sees roughly 3 inches of snow; storm will diminish but cold will persist
Douglas County recorded anywhere from around 2 to 3.5 inches of snow through Wednesday morning and could see another inch throughout the day, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.
A shortage of public defense attorneys in Kansas could result in courts throwing out criminal cases
Kansas is facing a crisis when it comes to defending accused criminals who cannot afford their own attorneys. A shrinking number of rural attorneys is making it harder. If the problem is not addressed there is a risk that courts will throw out criminal cases.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 11, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners defer decision on sales tax breaks, move forward on analysis for Q39
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday held off on approving a sales tax exemption for Q39 barbecue to redevelop a prominent old downtown building, but voted in favor of seeking further analysis of potential tax breaks.
