Extreme heat warning in effect for Lawrence, much of Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Douglas County and much of Kansas, with heat index values up to 107 degrees in the forecast, through Friday evening.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Where to cool off in Lawrence during this week’s extreme heat
With Lawrence facing an extreme heat warning for the remainder of the week, folks in town should take precautions and make use of local cooling resources.
Kansas and Missouri are surprised by tornadoes after weather service cuts reduce early warnings
The National Weather Service has lost hundreds of employees since Trump took office, and its severe storm forecasts may be suffering. Two tornado outbreaks this year took forecasters by surprise.
Lawrence, Douglas County at risk of severe weather; tornado watch issued
The Douglas County area could see severe storms, including damaging wind, heavy rain and a tornado possible, late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Storms bring rain, wind damage, water rescues to Lawrence area
Severe storms moved through Douglas County and the Lawrence area late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, dumping upwards of 3 inches of rain in some places, knocking down power lines and prompting multiple water rescues.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Learn how to mitigate urban wildfires going into dry Lawrence summers
Sustainability Action Network is preparing for hot and dry summers in Lawrence by hosting a workshop about protecting communities next to natural environments from wildfires.
Watkins Museum to unveil exhibit on impacts of historic tornado, Kansas River flood
The Watkins Museum will soon open a free photography exhibition focused on destruction and recovery in the aftermath of two infamous natural disasters: the 1911 Lawrence tornado and the 1951 Kansas River flood.
Chris Guion / Contributed photo
KU students return to Stephenson Hall despite ongoing repairs, moisture from flooding
KU students moved back into Stephenson Hall Friday afternoon after spending the week in temporary housing. Severe storms on Monday caused structural damage and flooding at the men’s scholarship hall.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence compost event changes to self-load; will allow yard waste dropoff
A planned city-load event at Lawrence’s compost facility has been changed to a self-load event to allow residents to drop off yard waste.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Residence hall on KU campus damaged in storm; students evacuated
KU students were evacuated from Stephenson Hall early Monday after severe storms caused a large section of brick siding along the attic to fall off, crushing an emergency staircase, and flooded the basement. No injuries were reported.
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