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Plant swap coming up at Lawrence Public Library
Lawrencians are welcome but not required to bring their house plants to next week’s plant swap, featuring free foliage and greenery for trade.
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Q&A: How new technology would fuel a different kind of nuclear power plant in Kansas
Increasing energy demands and the need to stabilize aging infrastructure are pushing countries around the world to consider building new nuclear power plants. Kansas may join the trend.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 6-12, 2025
This sun pillar phenomenon is caused by flat ice crystals in the air reflecting light from the sun. This is much more common during colder months, but these high clouds had to be pretty cold despite the heat at the ground.
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Nominations open for 2025 Phoenix Awards, recognizing Lawrence artists
Nominations are open all month for the 2025 Phoenix Awards, designed to recognize outstanding achievements of Lawrence artists who serve the community.
2 more forums coming up for Lawrence City Commission candidates; catch up on forums you missed
Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are the remaining upcoming forums, plus info on forums we’ve covered so far.
First Kaw Valley Field Day coming up in Douglas County
A local conservation advocacy group will soon hold the first annual Kaw Valley Field Day, offering free, family-friendly fun.
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Lawrence school district personnel testify in child sex crime case against former speech pathologist
Special education personnel in the Lawrence school district testified Friday that a former Prairie Park Elementary speech pathologist brought students without individualized education plans into private screenings, which is against policy.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Court decision will allow transgender Kansans to change gender markers on their driver’s licenses
Thanks to a Kansas Supreme Court decision this week, transgender Kansans will soon be able to change the gender markers on their driver’s licenses.
Pavement maintenance, block parties to shut down stretches of road in Lawrence and more traffic updates
Multiple roads will be shut down in the coming week for pavement improvement projects, block parties and festivals. Parts of U.S. 56 Highway will also go down to one lane, impacting commuters.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
New wine bar and kitchen in downtown Lawrence will source local, serve up unusual pours
Downtown Lawrence will welcome a new wine bar and kitchen opening next week with natural selections and a distinctly townie mindset.
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