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This time of year is a great time to lie down in some tallgrass prairie remnant on a sunny day, and it will shield you from the wind and insulate you from the cold ground. See what you see in the deep, blue winter solstice sky.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 15-21, 2025
This time of year is a great time to lie down in some tallgrass prairie remnant on a sunny day, and it will shield you from the wind and insulate you from the cold ground. See what you see in the deep...
lawrenceks.news
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This time of year is a great time to lie down in some tallgrass prairie remnant on a sunny day, and it will shield you from the wind and insulate you from the cold ground. See what you see in the deep, blue winter solstice sky.
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More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized today for their contributions to Lawrence arts. lawrenceks.news/4rXCyok
Champions of Lawrence arts celebrated at 25th Phoenix Awards
More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized Sunday for their contri...
lawrenceks.news
December 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized today for their contributions to Lawrence arts. lawrenceks.news/4rXCyok
Jesse and Linda Hunter carry a legacy of their family's barbecue business through their homemade sauces. Jesse & Linny's BBQ Sauce was one of around 100 vendors at the Winter Inclusive Market, which reopens Sunday. lawrenceks.news/3XQeOET
Community-building on display at Winter Inclusive Market in Lawrence
Jesse and Linda Hunter carry a legacy of their family's barbecue business through their homemade sauces. Jesse & Linny's BBQ Sauce was one of around 100 vendors at the Winter Inclusive Market, which r...
lawrenceks.news
December 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Jesse and Linda Hunter carry a legacy of their family's barbecue business through their homemade sauces. Jesse & Linny's BBQ Sauce was one of around 100 vendors at the Winter Inclusive Market, which reopens Sunday. lawrenceks.news/3XQeOET
Members of two Lawrence advisory boards will soon put their heads together to evaluate whether the city’s renewable energy goals are realistic, and how they line up with overarching sustainability plans for the county. lawrenceks.news/48zKBQy
Lawrence advisory boards will reevaluate city’s goal to achieve fully renewable energy usage
Members of two Lawrence advisory boards will soon put their heads together to evaluate whether the city’s renewable energy goals are realistic, and how they line up with overarching sustainability pla...
lawrenceks.news
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Members of two Lawrence advisory boards will soon put their heads together to evaluate whether the city’s renewable energy goals are realistic, and how they line up with overarching sustainability plans for the county. lawrenceks.news/48zKBQy
The Panasonic plant in De Soto shut down today after officers shot a person suspected of stabbing another. The suspect is dead, and the stabbing victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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Johnson County officers kill a stabbing suspect at Panasonic plant. Here’s what we know
The Panasonic plant in De Soto shut down after officers shot a person suspected of stabbing another. The suspect is dead, and the stabbing victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The Panasonic plant in De Soto shut down today after officers shot a person suspected of stabbing another. The suspect is dead, and the stabbing victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe’s chairman compared immigrant detention to Indian reservations in an online video address today, and declared the tribe’s intention to jettison a recently secured contract to design detention centers.
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Prairie Band Potawatomi intends to ditch $30M ICE contract, chairman announces
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe’s chairman compared immigrant detention to Indian reservations in an online video address Friday, and declared the tribe’s intention to jettison a recently secured co...
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe’s chairman compared immigrant detention to Indian reservations in an online video address today, and declared the tribe’s intention to jettison a recently secured contract to design detention centers.
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Although some major construction projects in Lawrence are ongoing and will be for months to come, two key streets are close to reopening. lawrenceks.news/4q077rA
Tennessee Street to reopen in Old West Lawrence; Iowa Street to get finishing touches
Although some major construction projects in Lawrence are ongoing and will be for months to come, two key streets are close to reopening.
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Although some major construction projects in Lawrence are ongoing and will be for months to come, two key streets are close to reopening. lawrenceks.news/4q077rA
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies. lawrenceks.news/3MwVHgB
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health launches new board for suicide prevention
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies.
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies. lawrenceks.news/3MwVHgB
A former paraeducator in the Lawrence school district carried out an inappropriate relationship with a middle schooler, and in one instance touched the student against his will, court documents allege. lawrenceks.news/3MyZMRo
Lawrence school district para had unlawful relationship with student, court documents allege
A former paraeducator in the Lawrence school district carried out an inappropriate relationship with a middle schooler, and in one instance touched the student against his will, court documents allege...
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
A former paraeducator in the Lawrence school district carried out an inappropriate relationship with a middle schooler, and in one instance touched the student against his will, court documents allege. lawrenceks.news/3MyZMRo
Lawrence motorists may have noticed four open lanes on Iowa Street today after almost a year of construction work. There are still a few finishing touches to be made, but the city will fully open the street next week. lawrenceks.news/48wxEqK
End of construction on Iowa Street is in sight; road to fully reopen next week
Lawrence motorists may have noticed four open lanes on Iowa Street Thursday after almost a year of construction work. There are still a few finishing touches to be made, but the city will fully open t...
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Lawrence motorists may have noticed four open lanes on Iowa Street today after almost a year of construction work. There are still a few finishing touches to be made, but the city will fully open the street next week. lawrenceks.news/48wxEqK
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it's not yet clear whether a new court will replace it. lawrenceks.news/3MvaDvK
City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it's not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.
lawrenceks.news
December 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it's not yet clear whether a new court will replace it. lawrenceks.news/3MvaDvK
HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988. lawrenceks.news/497Olcc
HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line
HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988.
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988. lawrenceks.news/497Olcc
It's hard to say what forms of art won't be available at an upcoming KU student art sale, which will offer a comprehensive array of goodies for winter and holiday shoppers. lawrenceks.news/44lHNUE
KU student art sale to offer creative gifts in an abundance of art forms
It's hard to say what forms of art won't be available at an upcoming KU student art sale, which will offer a comprehensive array of goodies for winter and holiday shoppers.
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It's hard to say what forms of art won't be available at an upcoming KU student art sale, which will offer a comprehensive array of goodies for winter and holiday shoppers. lawrenceks.news/44lHNUE
Lawrence's third annual Winter Inclusive Market is coming up this weekend, and on Sunday it will feature the Phoenix Awards ceremony, honoring six local artists. lawrenceks.news/4pBh9Qj
Winter Inclusive Market to return this weekend; Phoenix Awards set for Sunday
Lawrence's third annual Winter Inclusive Market is coming up this weekend, and on Sunday it will feature the Phoenix Awards ceremony, honoring six local artists.
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Lawrence's third annual Winter Inclusive Market is coming up this weekend, and on Sunday it will feature the Phoenix Awards ceremony, honoring six local artists. lawrenceks.news/4pBh9Qj
The Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market will return Saturday, and this year, the market is offering anyone in need a hand up through Double Up Protein Bucks. lawrenceks.news/44mRhir
Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market coming up; SNAP tokens available
The Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market will return Saturday, and this year, the market is offering anyone in need a hand up through Double Up Protein Bucks.
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market will return Saturday, and this year, the market is offering anyone in need a hand up through Double Up Protein Bucks. lawrenceks.news/44mRhir
Community members at a North Lawrence Corridor Study open house today expressed excitement at investment and infrastructure upgrades but also stressed the importance of protecting the core culture of the neighborhood. lawrenceks.news/3XKihEW
Community members explore options for North Lawrence at open house
Community members at a North Lawrence Corridor Study open house Wednesday expressed excitement at investment and infrastructure upgrades but also stressed the importance of protecting the core culture...
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Community members at a North Lawrence Corridor Study open house today expressed excitement at investment and infrastructure upgrades but also stressed the importance of protecting the core culture of the neighborhood. lawrenceks.news/3XKihEW
Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board members today identified topics they hope to see addressed in an upcoming housing study, from the university student rental market to new ways to fund housing initiatives. lawrenceks.news/495aHLm
Lawrence’s affordable housing board hopes to consider students, funding and more in forthcoming study
Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board members today identified topics they hope to see addressed in an upcoming housing study, from the university student rental market to new ways to fund housin...
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board members today identified topics they hope to see addressed in an upcoming housing study, from the university student rental market to new ways to fund housing initiatives. lawrenceks.news/495aHLm
Investigators found fibers in a truck's broken headlight that appear consistent with the shirt a Lawrence runner was wearing when she was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene last month, according to law enforcement documents. lawrenceks.news/4rQsKMP
Court document details evidence allegedly found in fatal hit-and-run north of Lawrence
Investigators found fibers in a truck's broken headlight that appear consistent with the shirt a Lawrence runner was wearing when she was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene last month, a...
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Investigators found fibers in a truck's broken headlight that appear consistent with the shirt a Lawrence runner was wearing when she was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene last month, according to law enforcement documents. lawrenceks.news/4rQsKMP
Kris Kobach announced today he voluntarily dismissed his federal lawsuit that targeted health care for immigrants across the U.S. But health care for certain immigrants was stripped away months ago.
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Kansas AG ditches anti-immigration health care lawsuit after change in federal policy
Kris Kobach announced Wednesday he voluntarily dismissed his federal lawsuit that targeted health care for immigrants across the U.S. But health care for certain immigrants was stripped away months ag...
lawrenceks.news
December 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Kris Kobach announced today he voluntarily dismissed his federal lawsuit that targeted health care for immigrants across the U.S. But health care for certain immigrants was stripped away months ago.
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has fired senior leaders of its tribally owned business for accepting a nearly $30 million deal to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Kansas tribe fires business leaders for accepting $30 million ICE detention center contract
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has fired senior leaders of its tribally owned business for accepting a nearly $30 million deal to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
lawrenceks.news
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has fired senior leaders of its tribally owned business for accepting a nearly $30 million deal to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Via Kansas News Service:
lawrenceks.news/4oQGXXk
Via Kansas News Service:
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Twenty-nine local artists will be selling their work at the Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair this weekend at the Cider Gallery. lawrenceks.news/3MmS7pp
Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair offers a chance to shop local this weekend (Sponsored post)
Twenty-nine local artists will be selling their work at the Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair this weekend at the Cider Gallery.
lawrenceks.news
December 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Twenty-nine local artists will be selling their work at the Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair this weekend at the Cider Gallery. lawrenceks.news/3MmS7pp
The Douglas County Economic Mobility Project will soon host a "Community Sensemaking Session" focused on how to support low-income and single-parent/caregiver families in the county. lawrenceks.news/4aOZCiK
Douglas County to host discussion on how to support low-income, single-caregiver families
The Douglas County Economic Mobility Project will soon host a "Community Sensemaking Session" focused on how to support low-income and single-parent/caregiver families in the county.
lawrenceks.news
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Douglas County Economic Mobility Project will soon host a "Community Sensemaking Session" focused on how to support low-income and single-parent/caregiver families in the county. lawrenceks.news/4aOZCiK
Lawrence City Commissioners tonight approved a $4.82M increase to the budget and change in construction plans that will lead to a portion of Ninth Street being closed through the summer. lawrenceks.news/44MA0iQ
Lawrence City Commission approves changes to Jayhawk watershed budget; 9th Street to close through summer
Lawrence City Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $4.82M increase to the budget and change in construction plans that will lead to a portion of Ninth Street being closed through the summer.
lawrenceks.news
December 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Lawrence City Commissioners tonight approved a $4.82M increase to the budget and change in construction plans that will lead to a portion of Ninth Street being closed through the summer. lawrenceks.news/44MA0iQ
The Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1 to reject a preliminary plan for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence's Alvamar neighborhood. lawrenceks.news/4pFcs7O
Lawrence City Commission rejects Alvamar apartment complex plan
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday voted 4-1 to reject a preliminary plan for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence's Alvamar neighborhood.
lawrenceks.news
December 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1 to reject a preliminary plan for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence's Alvamar neighborhood. lawrenceks.news/4pFcs7O
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a request to rezone property near KU's campus for developers to build the densest housing allowed in the city. lawrenceks.news/48JFmN8
Lawrence city commissioners approve high-density zoning in Oread neighborhood
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a request to rezone property near the KU campus for developers to build the densest housing allowed in the city.
lawrenceks.news
December 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a request to rezone property near KU's campus for developers to build the densest housing allowed in the city. lawrenceks.news/48JFmN8