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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Trees down all over Lawrence after storm; meteorologist says harsh winds were likely a downburst

by Mackenzie Clark

Trees were destroyed and damaged all across Lawrence in a storm late Wednesday. Thursday morning light revealed the extent and the collateral damage from felled limbs and branches.

State News August 1, 2024 - 1:26 pm

Judge clears way for civic groups to resume voter registration drives

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Kansas civic groups are resuming voter registration efforts after a three-year-pause due to a law that made it a felony to “represent oneself as an election official.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 11:10 am

Power restored for many in Lawrence following severe storm; some may be out until Friday evening

by Lawrence Times

Power has been restored for all but about 2,300 Lawrence-area Evergy customers, but it may be Friday evening before everyone has electricity again. Local rec centers are available to cool off.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 10:51 am

Douglas County Fair will go on as planned following storm

by Lawrence Times

A representative of the Douglas County Fair says events will proceed as planned Thursday, despite […]

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 10:41 pm

Power out for thousands in Lawrence amid thunderstorm, strong winds

by Lawrence Times

More than 16,000 Lawrence folks lost power, numerous power lines were down and trees fell across town Wednesday night as a severe thunderstorm hit the area.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 7:47 pm

Firefighters working at scene of house fire in central Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Firefighters were working at the scene of a house fire near 20th Street and Naismith […]

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 31, 2024 - 6:47 pm

Watkins Museum exhibition features items from Olympians of Lawrence and Douglas County

by Molly Adams

Artifacts and photographs from local Olympic participants, including Billy Mills and Phog Allen, are now on display at the Watkins Museum of History.

Health July 31, 2024 - 5:54 pm

Missouri woman sues University of Kansas hospital that denied her an emergency abortion

by Anna Spoerre, Kansas Reflector

Mylissa Farmer was ”heartbroken, in pain and terrified” after two emergency departments refused to treat her while experiencing a miscarriage in 2022. On Tuesday, she filed a lawsuit against KU Health System.

Education July 31, 2024 - 12:12 pm

Lawrence school board to consider raises for administrators, interview third interim superintendent finalist

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board will have a special meeting Thursday to consider giving raises to district administrators and interview a third finalist for interim superintendent.

Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 10:38 am

Lawrence Arts Center CEO has stepped down

by Mackenzie Clark

Margaret Weisbrod Morris, who has served as CEO of the Lawrence Arts Center for more than six years, has left her position.

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