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A view of Lawrence: Storm system to the east
A storm system was visible over the eastern outskirts of Lawrence Tuesday evening as more thunderstorms began to roll in from the southwest.
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Flood warning issued for Douglas County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Douglas County through 1 p.m. Monday. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain had already fallen as of 10:18 a.m., according to the NWS in Topeka.
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Photos: Hot Rod Street Festival joins up with Electric Vehicle Showcase in Lawrence
The Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Festival returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday, and for the first time, it’s partnering with the Sustainability Action Network for the Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase.
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A view of Lawrence: Repair of Wescoe’s roof brings giant new landmark
A repair of the roof at Wescoe Hall has left behind a massive new campus landmark — 80-foot blue letters spelling “KU.”
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A moment in Lawrence: Habitat for Humanity selected for Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging grant
The Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging had a payroll protection loan forgiven, which left it with additional revenue. On Wednesday, the agency presented Lawrence Habitat for Humanity $44,638 in grant funds in support of its Age in Place program.
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It’s sunflower season! Grinter Farms lays some ground rules for visitors
It’s that time of year again — the time when many Kansans actually embrace one of the tropes for which we are known. Here are some ground rules to be a team player when visiting Lawrence sunflower farms.
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A view of Lawrence: Storm clouds roll into town
Strong thunderstorms rolled into Lawrence quickly Tuesday morning.
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A view of Lawrence: Monarchs on milkweed
As reported in Monday’s Kaw Valley Almanac, monarch butterflies have recolonized well in this region. A flutter of the happy pollinators in North Lawrence on Sunday supports that statement.
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A view of Lawrence: Sunday in South Park with music
Hundreds of people came to South Park Sunday afternoon to enjoy the 40th annual Kansas Fiddling and Picking Championships.
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KU basketball stars play in Rock Chalk Roundball Classic to help kids with cancer
Many familiar Jayhawk faces showed up for a showdown at Lawrence’s Free State High School Thursday night, all to support families touched by childhood cancer.
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Photos: Fourth of July in Lawrence
Send us your photos of today’s celebrations! We’ll add them here as we get them.
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A view of Lawrence: Owens Flower Shop mural progresses
A mural is underway at Owens Flower Shop, 846 Indiana St. LarryvilleLife snapped this photo of its progress Monday.
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A view of Lawrence: Pride Ride at the Lawrence Levee Trail
What’s going on over there? Oh, just Miss Gay Kansas United States Deja Brooks leading the Pride Ride while wearing a giant crown and stilettos.
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A view of Lawrence: St. John’s Mexican Fiesta 2021
Although it looked a little different this year amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, St. John’s Mexican Fiesta returned Saturday.
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A view of Lawrence: Rainbow over ‘Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.’
A rainbow made a nice backdrop to a performance of “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.” on Sunday at South Park. Mark Potts submitted this photo to the Times.
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A view of Lawrence: City Band plays second show
The Lawrence City Band played for a sea of people seated all over the east side of South Park Wednesday evening.
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