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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2024 - 6:36 pm

It’s spooky season! Here are Lawrence’s Halloween-themed events for the family this month

by Molly Adams

From trunk-or-treat events to Bluey and the traditional Zombie Walk to downtown trick or treating, here are enough events to keep even the most motivated candy collectors busy this Halloween season in Lawrence.

Crime & Courts October 7, 2024 - 5:17 pm

Former police chief, who raided Kansas newspaper, returns to face criminal charges

by Anna Kaminski and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody returned Monday to the town where he raided a newspaper to face a dozen journalists along with a felony charge for his actions after the raid.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 7, 2024 - 1:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider 5 sites for downtown transit station; some opposition forming

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider five possible locations for the Downtown Transit Station, and they may hear opposition from community members who have concerns about some of the potential sites.

Environment October 7, 2024 - 9:48 am

The lesser prairie chicken is disappearing in Kansas. Can conservation credits save it?

by Calen Moore, Kansas News Service

Conservationists and cattle ranchers are working together to restore grassland for the lesser prairie chicken. The bird used to roam Kansas but has lost most of its habitat to crop production. 

Environment October 6, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 7-13, 2024

by Ken Lassman

Smooth aster is a purple and yellow late-blooming prairie wildflower that late pollinators, especially butterflies, are drawn to.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education October 6, 2024 - 4:03 pm

Kansas State Board of Education candidates discuss building relationships, vouchers and more at Lawrence forum

by Cuyler Dunn

Four candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education discussed the board’s relationship with the Legislature, student mental health, vouchers, school safety and more at a forum Sunday at the Lawrence Public Library. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 5, 2024 - 5:17 pm

City of Lawrence’s downtown ambassadors aim to keep the district clean and current

by Jordan Winter

The City of Lawrence started its Downtown Ambassador Program to get parking staff back to work during the pandemic. Since its return in July 2023, the program has aimed to keep the cultural hub of Lawrence clean, beautified and welcoming.

Lawrence news October 5, 2024 - 9:40 am

Woman injured in crash south of Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday south of Lawrence, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Business October 4, 2024 - 5:33 pm

Grocery store, housing, hotel and parking garage part of proposed downtown Lawrence project

by Cuyler Dunn

Developers have announced a massive new project aiming to bring a second Checkers grocery store, a hotel, housing and more to Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence. 

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Community Voices October 4, 2024 - 3:49 pm

Tom Harper: Behind the brew – How KANbucha came to be (Column)

by Tom Harper

Elliot Pees, creator of KANbucha, recently gave Tom Harper a tour of his business and allowed him to document the weekly process of making 240 gallons of kombucha.

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