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New comedy club in downtown Lawrence hosting grand opening shows this week
A new hub for stand-up comedy in downtown Lawrence is open, staging national headliners and promising locals.
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Kansas Republicans fail to get support for redistricting. But their plan isn’t dead yet
Kansas Republicans said on Tuesday that they had not gathered enough votes to call a special session for redistricting, but the effort to make it harder for Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
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What to know about Lawrence rec center access fees
Fees to access City of Lawrence recreation centers will go into effect in January. The city on Wednesday released more information about the fees and announced upcoming info sessions.
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Lawrence parade, ceremony and more to honor veterans
Lawrence’s Veterans Day Parade will return Saturday to honor those who have served, and more events and free meals are planned in the coming week.
Kansas House speaker waves white flag on special session as congresswoman considers Senate run
Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins acknowledged Tuesday that he didn’t gather enough support from his Republican caucus to force a special session on Friday as planned.
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Newcomers win Lawrence City Commission race; incumbents hold 2 school board seats
Newcomers Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian won the race for Lawrence City Commission, and incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones held strong to their Lawrence school board seats Tuesday night. The third school board seat was too close to call.
Costco’s proposal to open Lawrence store with gas pumps, tire center and food court under city review
Costco has filed plans to open a full-service store with many of its classic amenities south of Rock Chalk Park, and the site proposal is now under administrative review by City of Lawrence staff.
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Lawrence voters weigh incumbency vs. ‘fresh blood’
Though some Lawrence voters at the polls Tuesday pushed against the potential return of current and past public officials, others preferred those with experience.
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Workshop attendees dispel notions of man vs. nature during visit to remnant prairie in Douglas County
A remnant prairie in Douglas County played host to a creative writing workshop Monday, where attendees learned that less than 1% of untouched prairie remains in the area.
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Haskell Greenhouse invites community to harvest sunchokes, join soup workshop
The Haskell Greenhouse will host a sunchoke harvest and soup-making workshop open to the community this weekend.
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