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Lawrence Life October 20, 2021 - 6:31 pm

Lawrence donation orchard seeks volunteers to plant ‘giving’ fruit trees

by Tricia Masenthin

A Lawrence donation garden’s growers aim to end local food insecurity. They’ve shared 7,500 pounds of produce in Douglas County so far this year, and they need help planting fruit trees this weekend.

Courtesy of KU Theatre
Arts & Events October 20, 2021 - 4:08 pm

KU Theatre to bring a ‘wild ride’ to the stage with musical this weekend

by Lawrence Times

The KU Department of Theatre & Dance has got the beat, and students are excited to share it when “Head Over Heels” premieres this weekend.

State Government October 20, 2021 - 9:44 am

Thirteen-year quest for payment of child support exposes Kansas bureaucracy, incompetence

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A mother’s testimony about failure of the state’s child support collection system to deliver more than $53,000 owed by her daughter’s father inspired a rousing assault by legislators on state contractors Maximus and YoungWilliams.

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Lawrence news October 20, 2021 - 5:30 am

Veterans to be honored with event ahead of KU, K-State football game

by Lawrence Times

Instead of a parade downtown, the Lawrence Veterans Day Parade this year will be a “thank you” event ahead of KU football’s matchup with K-State on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Environment October 19, 2021 - 10:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission receives Climate Action Plan update, thanks sustainability staff

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday received an update from city staff about the progress of the Climate Action Plan and expressed excitement about moving it forward.

Louis Copt via Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission agenda
Arts & Events October 19, 2021 - 7:17 pm

Mural of prairie fire at sunset coming to Mass Street Music

by Mackenzie Clark

The city has approved plans for a mural that will light up the side of Mass Street Music, 1347 Massachusetts St.

KMUW/File Photo
State News October 19, 2021 - 6:46 pm

Groups send letter demanding accountability for in-custody death of Wichita teen

by Kylie Cameron, Kansas News Service

Several Wichita clergy members and organizations have sent a letter to local officials following the death of a 17-year-old while in custody.

Lawrence news October 19, 2021 - 6:14 pm

Reminder: 10-digit dialing starts Sunday for the 785 area code

by Lawrence Times

Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, folks in Kansas’ 785 and 620 area codes will need to dial all 10 digits to make local calls.

Lawrence news October 19, 2021 - 3:23 pm

Round up your expired and unused medications for Drug Take Back Day this weekend

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.

Crime & Courts October 19, 2021 - 2:28 pm

Kansas lawmaker wants more input on criminal justice reform before final report

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A state representative hopes to bring in community stakeholders and organizations to provide additional insights for a criminal justice reform panel’s recommendations.

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