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Lawrence news March 15, 2026 - 11:09 am

Douglas County likely to see snow, major wind gusts

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County will likely see snow Sunday, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment March 9, 2026 - 4:45 pm

Learn how to stay safe in severe weather at upcoming training session

by Hannah Loub

Douglas County Emergency Management will lead a two-hour training session on how to identify storms and stay safe in severe weather. The session is free and open to the public.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment March 2, 2026 - 4:49 pm

Douglas County to host workshop on extreme heat ahead of World Cup; registration still open

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County Emergency Management will soon host a workshop to help local businesses, communications workers and event organizers to prepare for extreme heat around the World Cup.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 25, 2026 - 12:19 pm

Extreme cold temperatures persist; Lawrence Public Schools and more to be closed Monday

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will be closed Monday as snow has passed through the area but extremely cold temperatures and wind chills as low as 22° below will continue for another day. Find details and more closures here.

Lawrence news January 23, 2026 - 4:22 pm

Winter storm soon to move into Lawrence; here’s info on shelter options, city streets and more

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Several inches of snow, extreme cold and dangerous wind chills are en route to Lawrence. A cold weather advisory and winter storm warning will be in effect starting Friday evening.

Lawrence news January 23, 2026 - 3:20 pm

Lawrence Public Library to close amid winter weather, plus other area closures and cancellations

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library will be closed Saturday as heavy snow is in the forecast for the area and most of the state. We’ll add other closures here as we receive them.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 22, 2026 - 3:29 pm

Lawrence Transit canceling some services this weekend amid anticipated winter storm

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit will cancel its on demand service for the weekend and all service on Saturday as the area is expected to get several inches of snow coupled with bitter cold temperatures.

Lawrence news January 22, 2026 - 10:00 am

Winter storm in Lawrence may bring 5 to 7 inches of snowfall, ‘bitterly cold’ temperatures

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Meteorologists say that a winter storm will hit Lawrence in full force Friday evening, bringing 5 to 7 inches of snow and frigid temperatures with it.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 8:43 am

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity to give out free winter weatherization kits

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity on Saturday will distribute free kits to help folks prep their homes for winter weather.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures

by Maya Hodison

Rather than a white Christmas, a foggy one prevailed in Lawrence. Temperatures this weekend could reach record highs before dropping again on Sunday.

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