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Even as the library world experiences turbulence with the closure of a major book distributor, the oft-unseen denizens of the Lawrence Public Library’s basement remain steady in delivering materials to their patrons. lawrenceks.news/44OTLGr
‘By hook or by crook,’ the Lawrence Public Library’s collections team gets books, materials in patrons’ hands
Even as the library world experiences turbulence with the closure of a major book distributor, the oft-unseen denizens of the Lawrence Public Library’s basement remain steady in delivering materials t...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Even as the library world experiences turbulence with the closure of a major book distributor, the oft-unseen denizens of the Lawrence Public Library’s basement remain steady in delivering materials to their patrons. lawrenceks.news/44OTLGr
Although Lawrence’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade won’t take to the streets this year, the show will go on for the Watkins Museum’s accompanying Tails and Traditions Holiday Festival. lawrenceks.news/4iBRUdJ
Crafts, hobby horses and scavenger hunt at Watkins Museum to get kids in the holiday spirit
Although Lawrence’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade won’t take to the streets this year, the show will go on for the Watkins Museum’s accompanying Tails and Traditions Holiday Festival.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Although Lawrence’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade won’t take to the streets this year, the show will go on for the Watkins Museum’s accompanying Tails and Traditions Holiday Festival. lawrenceks.news/4iBRUdJ
Douglas County is requesting feedback on its management of trash, recycling, organics and other waste materials. lawrenceks.news/3KvDXBu
Douglas County seeks input via survey on trash, recycling and other waste management
Douglas County is requesting feedback on its management of trash, recycling, organics and other waste materials.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Douglas County is requesting feedback on its management of trash, recycling, organics and other waste materials. lawrenceks.news/3KvDXBu
Beauty Brands will permanently close later this month after nearly three decades in business in Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/49R0pQ1
Lawrence Beauty Brands to close later this month
Beauty Brands will permanently close later this month after nearly three decades in business in Lawrence.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Beauty Brands will permanently close later this month after nearly three decades in business in Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/49R0pQ1
KU and two other public universities will collaborate on a $3.75 million federal grant to recruit master’s degree recipients into a collaborative doctoral program focused on special education leadership.
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University of Kansas joins $3.7 million program to generate more special education doctorates
KU and two other public universities will collaborate on a $3.75 million federal grant to recruit master’s degree recipients into a collaborative doctoral program focused on special education leadersh...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
KU and two other public universities will collaborate on a $3.75 million federal grant to recruit master’s degree recipients into a collaborative doctoral program focused on special education leadership.
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In spite of her rocky origins as an unclaimed stray, La Croix is a ray of sunshine in Lawrence's snow-ridden landscape. lawrenceks.news/48jhD7v
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Forget White Fang – La Croix loves prancing in the snow, is house-trained
In spite of her rocky origins as an unclaimed stray, La Croix is a ray of sunshine in Lawrence's snow-ridden landscape.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In spite of her rocky origins as an unclaimed stray, La Croix is a ray of sunshine in Lawrence's snow-ridden landscape. lawrenceks.news/48jhD7v
Kansas hemp growers and processors say a new, stricter federal law could derail the entire industry. The state has grown to one of the top five hemp producing states in the country.
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Kansas is one of the top hemp growing states, but a federal change threatens the industry
Kansas hemp growers and processors say a new, stricter federal law could derail the entire industry. The state has grown to one of the top five hemp producing states in the country.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Kansas hemp growers and processors say a new, stricter federal law could derail the entire industry. The state has grown to one of the top five hemp producing states in the country.
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New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in tonight, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month. lawrenceks.news/48O8weY
Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees
New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in tonight, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month. lawrenceks.news/48O8weY
Mayor Brad Finkeldei said he believes downtown Lawrence will be transformed, the city will expand west of K-10 and more development is coming in the next year or two. lawrenceks.news/48MPJRj
City of Lawrence is poised for major growth, new mayor says
Mayor Brad Finkeldei said he believes downtown Lawrence will be transformed, the city will expand west of K-10 and more development is coming in the next year or two.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Mayor Brad Finkeldei said he believes downtown Lawrence will be transformed, the city will expand west of K-10 and more development is coming in the next year or two. lawrenceks.news/48MPJRj
Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end this evening. lawrenceks.news/3Y1DaLN
Larsen, Littlejohn share parting words as their city commission terms end
Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end Tuesday evening.
lawrenceks.news
December 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end this evening. lawrenceks.news/3Y1DaLN
A shuttle will run from Lawrence's central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced today. lawrenceks.news/4pe90kq
Shuttle will connect Lawrence to KC during World Cup
A shuttle will run from Lawrence's central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced Tuesday.
lawrenceks.news
December 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A shuttle will run from Lawrence's central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced today. lawrenceks.news/4pe90kq
The Barker Neighborhood Association will host a meeting on Wednesday about a 234-space parking lot proposed in eastern Lawrence that would serve an apartment complex about a mile away. lawrenceks.news/4rGqEz9
Barker neighborhood to hold meeting about proposed parking lot at former Sunrise Project site
The Barker Neighborhood Association will host a meeting on Wednesday about a 234-space parking lot proposed in eastern Lawrence that would serve an apartment complex about a mile away.
lawrenceks.news
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Barker Neighborhood Association will host a meeting on Wednesday about a 234-space parking lot proposed in eastern Lawrence that would serve an apartment complex about a mile away. lawrenceks.news/4rGqEz9
Update: Lydell Thunder, 70, has been found safe and is home with his family, according to the Lawrence Police Department. lawrenceks.news/444cIop
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Update: Lydell Thunder, 70, has been found safe and is home with his family, according to the Lawrence Police Department. lawrenceks.news/444cIop
The Lawrence Police Department is asking the public's help to locate Lydell Thunder, 70, of Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/444cIop
Lawrence man, 70, missing; police request public’s help to find him
The Lawrence Police Department is asking the public's help to locate Lydell Thunder, 70, of Lawrence.
lawrenceks.news
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Lawrence Police Department is asking the public's help to locate Lydell Thunder, 70, of Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/444cIop
Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed. lawrenceks.news/48mTVr3
For some Lawrence housing professionals, the fight against chronic homelessness must be trauma-informed
Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed.
lawrenceks.news
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed. lawrenceks.news/48mTVr3
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close this afternoon because of the weather. Info on more closures and cancelations: lawrenceks.news/4auPwDw
KU campuses closed, plus more cancelations during winter storm in Lawrence
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close Monday afternoon because of the weather. Find info on more closures and cancelations here.
lawrenceks.news
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close this afternoon because of the weather. Info on more closures and cancelations: lawrenceks.news/4auPwDw
Meteorologists estimate that Lawrence had already seen 1 to 2 inches of snow as of around 10 a.m. with up to 3 total inches coming, most of which will fall throughout the morning. lawrenceks.news/4iz0pX9
Lawrence to see around 3 inches of snow during winter weather advisory
Meteorologists estimate that Lawrence had already seen 1 to 2 inches of snow as of around 10 a.m. Monday with up to 3 total inches coming, most of which will fall throughout the morning.
lawrenceks.news
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Meteorologists estimate that Lawrence had already seen 1 to 2 inches of snow as of around 10 a.m. with up to 3 total inches coming, most of which will fall throughout the morning. lawrenceks.news/4iz0pX9
"Numerous" crashes have been reported this morning and some Lawrence Transit routes are delayed because of snowy road conditions. lawrenceks.news/43Zcjn6
Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions
"Numerous" crashes have been reported Monday morning and some Lawrence Transit routes are delayed because of snowy road conditions.
lawrenceks.news
December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"Numerous" crashes have been reported this morning and some Lawrence Transit routes are delayed because of snowy road conditions. lawrenceks.news/43Zcjn6
The cold weather is pushing south, and snow geese are starting to fly into the area. Eagles are also flying into the state, since snow geese are one of their main food sources.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 1-7, 2025
The cold weather is pushing south, and snow geese are starting to fly into the area. Eagles are also flying into the state, since snow geese are one of their main food sources.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The cold weather is pushing south, and snow geese are starting to fly into the area. Eagles are also flying into the state, since snow geese are one of their main food sources.
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week. lawrenceks.news/3K75Dg6
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County; a few inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week.
lawrenceks.news
November 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week. lawrenceks.news/3K75Dg6
Dinosaurs, board games, the Kansas City Current and more inspired themes at this year's Festival of Trees. Here's a sneak peek at the sights this season. lawrenceks.news/4ryiKrA
Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence
Dinosaurs, board games, the KC Current and more inspired themes at this year's Festival of Trees. Here's a sneak peek at the sights this season.
lawrenceks.news
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Dinosaurs, board games, the Kansas City Current and more inspired themes at this year's Festival of Trees. Here's a sneak peek at the sights this season. lawrenceks.news/4ryiKrA
Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/3Kwt3vl
Low brass musicians from Lawrence schools, community to join for holiday concert
Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence.
lawrenceks.news
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/3Kwt3vl
Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center this evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar. lawrenceks.news/4okbsot
Lawrence’s Bizarre Bazaar draws holiday shoppers; local art market reopens Saturday
Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center Friday evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar.
lawrenceks.news
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Holiday shoppers packed the Lawrence Arts Center this evening and picked out quirky and distinctive art from the more than 90 vendors at Bizarre Bazaar. lawrenceks.news/4okbsot
Lawrence was abuzz ahead of tonight's downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint. lawrenceks.news/3M5v0zo
Rosy-cheeked rascal from the North Pole gets stranded again; Lawrence firefighters to the rescue
Lawrence was abuzz ahead of Friday’s downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint.
lawrenceks.news
November 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Lawrence was abuzz ahead of tonight's downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint. lawrenceks.news/3M5v0zo
Lawrence is expected to receive rainfall that quickly transitions into brief snowfall Saturday, and there's an increasing chance of an inch or more snow on Monday. lawrenceks.news/4otTCPP #kswx
Lawrence may see ‘trace at best’ first snow of the season Saturday; more snow possible Monday
Lawrence is expected to receive rainfall that quickly transitions into brief snowfall Saturday, and there's an increasing chance of an inch or more snow on Monday.
lawrenceks.news
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Lawrence is expected to receive rainfall that quickly transitions into brief snowfall Saturday, and there's an increasing chance of an inch or more snow on Monday. lawrenceks.news/4otTCPP #kswx