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Lawrence news March 5, 2025 - 12:52 am

About 2,400 Evergy customers in Lawrence without power amid storm

by Lawrence Times

More than 2,400 Evergy customers in Lawrence were without power as of 12:45 a.m. Wednesday as strong winds blew through the area.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 3, 2025 - 1:55 pm

Douglas County to host severe weather training; tornado siren tests planned

by Lawrence Times

As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, Douglas County Emergency Management will host a severe weather training session on March 13. It’s free and open to the public.

Lawrence news March 3, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Thunderstorms, high winds likely in Douglas County; snow could return

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and parts of northeastern Kansas should expect rain and thunderstorms overnight into Tuesday, followed by possible snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Education February 19, 2025 - 4:39 pm

Lawrence schools closed because of extreme cold, plus more closures for Thursday, Feb. 20

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will be closed again as the coldest of cold temperatures this week are expected overnight and into Thursday morning. That + more closures here.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 18, 2025 - 7:11 pm

Warmth on the horizon after snow blankets Lawrence again

by Lawrence Times

Springtime may come after all. Following Lawrence’s third significant snow of the winter, warmer weather is finally in the forecast.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 18, 2025 - 5:45 pm

Lawrence school district reaches 8 inclement weather days; still unclear whether makeup time will be needed

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for a second day in a row this week, making for eight total days canceled so far this year. It’s still not clear whether makeup time will be needed.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 18, 2025 - 4:28 pm

Lawrence Public Schools to close, plus other closures for Wednesday, Feb. 19

by Lawrence Times

There will be no school again for Lawrence Public Schools on Wednesday. That, plus more closures:

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 17, 2025 - 3:07 pm

Lawrence Transit service canceled through Thursday, plus more closures for Tuesday, Feb. 18

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit has canceled services for Tuesday through Thursday, KU will be closed Tuesday, and more closures and cancellations will be posted here.

Lawrence news February 17, 2025 - 10:29 am

Lawrence could get 4 to 7 inches of dry snow Tuesday

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence is expected to receive 4 to 7 inches of dry, powdery snow amid single-digit temperatures Tuesday. Dangerous cold is expected through most of the week.

Lawrence news February 17, 2025 - 9:42 am

With extreme cold looming, Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center seeking help

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center is calling for some extra help from the community as snow is on the way and extreme cold is expected to stick around all week.

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