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Kaw Valley Almanac for June 17-23, 2024
Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, is a hardy, fragrant native wildflower loved by many pollinators, including this bumblebee.
Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, is a hardy, fragrant native wildflower loved by many pollinators, including this bumblebee.
Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, city service changes and more for the Juneteenth holiday in Lawrence.
Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.
Art Love Collective was only open for about 14 months, but in that short time, the colorful space became a meaningful part of the Lawrence arts community. That’s especially true for artists who didn’t have space elsewhere.
The Kansas Supreme Court suspended Friday the law licenses of a current and a former member of the Kansas House based on evidence they violated of rules of professional conduct for attorneys.
Open adoption has given Rachel Henderson the opportunity to develop a relationship with the couple she chose to parent her baby a decade ago. Over time, Henderson has also forged a friendship with the child who ties all of them together.
After only 90 minutes of deliberation, jurors Thursday afternoon found an Illinois basketball player not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Lawrence bar in September.
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