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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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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Pup with a purpose encourages better health among Lawrence seniors
Binny, a 2-year-old Chihuahua rescued from Texas, received a second chance at life. Now he’s giving back to Lawrence seniors.
Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center names new executive director
A former legal advocate for children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence has been named the new executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center.
Massive music, book sale returning to Lawrence
An assortment of books, CDs, vinyl, music equipment and more will be for sale as part of a large annual fundraiser at the Lawrence Public Library.
Two people injured in crash in northwestern Douglas County
Two people were injured, one critically, in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Douglas County early Saturday.
Lawrence High School artists earn 39 awards and recognitions at regional competition
Several Lawrence High School student artists earned awards at a regional competition, including seven whose works were selected in the top 1% of all submissions.
A Balancing Act, website to give City of Lawrence feedback on budget, is about to go live
The online program the City of Lawrence uses to gather community feedback to help shape its budget is going online Saturday.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence attorney nominated to fill Kansas Court of Appeals vacancy
Meryl Carver-Allmond, a Lawrence attorney and general counsel for the Kansas Supreme Court chief justice, is one of three nominees to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Kansas Court of Appeals bench.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arabella Gipp named Lawrence Youth of the Year for the third time
Arabella Gipp has been declared the 2025 Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year — the third time she’s earned the honor during her high school career.
KU
Nominations open for Native Advocacy Award, named for a KU administrator
A new namesake award will honor people who embody a KU administrator’s advocacy for Native American students.
LMH Health, KU enter agreement with Emporia hospital
LMH and the KU Health System have entered into an agreement with Emporia hospital Newman Regional Health, the organizations have announced.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence changing yard waste pickup schedule for February
City solid waste crews will pick up yard waste during only two of the four weeks in February to ”enhance operational efficiency.”
Lawrence organizations keeping close watch as feds rescind memo freezing funds amid legal challenges
Lawrence-area service providers can breathe a sigh of relief regarding their federal funding — at least sort of, and for the moment.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU announces new campaign: ‘Towering Toward the Blue’
KU is now presenting itself with a new branding campaign, “Towering Toward the Blue” — a phrase borrowed from the school’s alma mater.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Heartland Community Health Center is ‘closely monitoring’ federal funding status
Heartland Community Health Center in Lawrence is keeping a close eye on the status of federal funds, according to the clinic’s CEO.
Nathan Kramer / Contributed photo
Ovation! to highlight Lawrence school district students’ talents
Lawrence students will perform on aerial silks, sing barbershop tunes, Irish step dance and more at the Ovation! talent show on Sunday.
