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Lawrence news November 5, 2024 - 12:54 pm

Douglas County shatters early in-person voting record; likely second-highest overall turnout

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

Douglas County voters who cast their ballots early in person shattered the previous record by more than 5,300 votes, and the top election official expects this to be the second highest turnout the county has seen.

Lawrence Life November 5, 2024 - 10:39 am

The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 5, 2024 (Sponsored post)

by Brought to us by The Raven Book Store

”The top 2 books on this list are from a couple of incredible events we had in the last couple of weeks. We are also starting to get a peek of the coming holiday season’s hot titles!” the Raven Book Store writes.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 4, 2024 - 6:09 pm

Lawrence parade, KU events to recognize Veterans Day

by Maya Hodison

Several Lawrence events, including an annual parade and a wreath-laying ceremony, are scheduled around Veterans Day this year to honor those who have served.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2024 - 5:45 pm

Election Night in Douglas County: When to expect results, and more helpful info

by Mackenzie Clark

Tuesday’s election is a big one. Here’s what you can expect from the Douglas County elections office, and from our news team.

State News November 4, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Kansas voting update: More than a half-million ballots cast, election chief predicts record turnout

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Before early voting poll locations closed at noon Monday in Kansas, the state’s top election official already predicted record-breaking voter turnout.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2024 - 1:11 pm

How to cast your ballot on Election Day in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

Many important local and national offices will be decided in Tuesday’s election. Here’s how to cast your ballot on Election Day in Douglas County.

Environment November 3, 2024 - 11:35 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 4-10, 2024

by Ken Lassman

Recent winds and rains have caused many lingering leaves to fall, and though it looks like these elms have some lingering leaves on their tops, it’s actually a flock of blackbirds!

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 3, 2024 - 11:11 pm

Lawrence community members gather for celebration of Palestinian culture

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Lawrence community members gathered at the library Sunday for a taste of Palestinian culture and a visit from an all-female dance troupe.

Lawrence news November 3, 2024 - 4:11 pm

Here’s how much money Douglas County-level candidates have raised and spent

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County voters will choose a new district attorney and four out of five commissioners in Tuesday’s election. Here’s a glance at the candidates’ campaign contributions, expenditures and more.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 2, 2024 - 4:26 pm

Douglas County voters break record for in-person early turnout

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County voters have surpassed the previous record number of early in-person ballots cast — by more than 4,000 votes.

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