Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul
It will take a special person to adopt perfectly snuggly Charli and Bo — but their person will be rewarded with double the doggy love.
Author Mary Roach to speak on weird science, human anatomy at Lawrence event
Mary Roach, a popular science writer with a funny bone, will talk in Lawrence about her new book on weird science and human anatomy, as part of a public library reading series.
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Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement join program to improve safety in encounters
Douglas County-area law enforcement and first responders have joined a Blue Envelope program to help them better serve people who may respond to emergencies differently from the way officers are expecting.
Lawrence community invited to explore local ecosystems with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
KU is bringing mycologist and author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian to Lawrence for a free lecture, plus two events exploring local ecosystems.
Lawrence may see severe thunderstorms, possibility of hail
Lawrence has a slight risk for severe thunderstorms overnight Wednesday, accompanied by 1 to 2 inches of rain and possible hazardous weather such as hail.
Kansas creates new sports authority to oversee multibillion dollar stadium deal for Chiefs
The agreement between the Kansas City Chiefs and the state of Kansas to build a new $3 billion domed football stadium, headquarters, training facility and entertainment district could be the largest stadium deal in American history, and most Kansas lawmakers agreed last week to establish a sports authority board to oversee the project.
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Speaker to discuss amendment that would change Kansas Supreme Court justice selection process
A speaker at a Lawrence event this week will offer info about a constitutional amendment coming up on voters’ primary election ballots that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected.
Trans Liberty leader defies Kansas law by using Statehouse bathroom, without complaint or arrest
Transgender activist Samantha Boucher tried her best to get arrested Tuesday for using the women’s bathroom in the Kansas Statehouse in defiance of a new state law that criminalizes bathroom use based on gender assigned at birth. Capitol Police declined.
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City staff will load compost, woodchips for residents at upcoming event
Lawrence’s City Compost Facility will soon host the first city-load event of the year, where staffers load compost and woodchips into residents’ trucks or trailers.
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Customers bid farewell to plant store, candy shop in downtown Lawrence
Lines of customers stretched from Jungle House all the way to Massachusetts Street Tuesday morning as Lawrence community members said goodbye to the plant shop. Nearby Squishington’s Candy is also closing Tuesday.
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