Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 1-7, 2025
The cold weather is pushing south, and snow geese are starting to fly into the area. Eagles are also flying into the state, since snow geese are one of their main food sources.
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County; a few inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence
Dinosaurs, board games, the KC Current and more inspired themes at this year’s Festival of Trees. Here’s a sneak peek at the sights this season.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Low brass musicians from Lawrence schools, community to join for holiday concert
Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Bizarre Bazaar draws holiday shoppers; local art market reopens Saturday
Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center Friday evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Rosy-cheeked rascal from the North Pole gets stranded again; Lawrence firefighters to the rescue
Lawrence was abuzz ahead of Friday’s downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint.
Lawrence may see ‘trace at best’ first snow of the season Saturday; more snow possible Monday
Lawrence is expected to receive rainfall that quickly transitions into brief snowfall Saturday, and there’s an increasing chance of an inch or more snow on Monday.
KU School of Music to present annual Vespers concert
KU instrumentalists and choral singers will perform at the 101st annual Vespers concert next week.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Van Go’s Adornment art show, Eudora Holiday Market and more coming up in Douglas County
There are plenty of festivities coming up around Douglas County to do your holiday shopping and support local artists and makers. Here’s a guide to events happening this weekend and in coming weeks.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State journalism students, former Lawrence High adviser net national awards
Several Free State High School students claimed national awards for reporting, photojournalism and design, and a local journalism instructor netted the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for educators.
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