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Lawrence Life December 25, 2024 - 6:10 pm

A view of Lawrence: Mass Street on Christmas

by Photo by August Rudisell

Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence was aglow with holiday lights just after midnight on Christmas as fog hung in the air.

Lawrence Life December 20, 2024 - 2:17 pm

Following contest, City of Lawrence selects name for snowplow: Taylor Drift

by Lawrence Times

From more than 650 submissions received in the span of just a week, the City of Lawrence has chosen the winner of the 2024 snowplow naming contest: Taylor Drift.

Lawrence Life December 6, 2024 - 10:40 am

Don’t flake out: City of Lawrence seeks flurry of names for snowplows

by Lawrence Times

It’s on: The City of Lawrence is challenging residents to participate in a snowplow naming contest.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times file photo
Education December 3, 2024 - 4:13 pm

Some Lawrence schools having heat issues; district says ‘dress in layers’

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district is telling students and staff to bundle up as several school buildings or classrooms are having heat problems, up against outdoor temperatures as low as the teens and only as high as the 30s.

Lawrence news November 30, 2024 - 10:46 am

Snow hits Lawrence; city’s online map shows snow plow locations when they’re in use

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s first snow of the season is falling Saturday morning, expected to end around noon. Here’s a reminder of how to find out where city snow plows are when they’re in use and how to check conditions before you hit the roads.

Lawrence news October 30, 2024 - 12:47 pm

Douglas County could see severe storms Wednesday; tornado watch issued

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and Douglas County could see severe thunderstorms starting Wednesday afternoon, with heavy winds possible. Thursday’s forecast looks friendly to trick-or-treaters, though.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 5:54 pm

Webinar to share how Lawrence community members, faith groups can help with emergency shelter efforts

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County Emergency Management will host an informal webinar Monday for community members interested in learning about plans for extreme weather emergency shelter.

Lawrence news August 14, 2024 - 8:40 am

Heat advisory in effect Wednesday in Lawrence; severe storms possible

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County will be under a heat advisory from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and the area could see severe storms Wednesday evening.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 8:38 pm

Clinton Marina closed because of storm damage

by Lawrence Times

Clinton Marina will be closed until further notice because of significant damage from Wednesday night’s […]

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 3:43 pm

City of Lawrence cancels compost pickup event Saturday; will open for storm debris dropoff instead

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is canceling its city-load compost event set for Saturday and will instead open the compost facility to Lawrence residents only for storm debris dropoff.

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