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Kaw Valley Almanac for June 8-14, 2026

Elderberry blossoms are opening. The flowers and fruits can be used to make elderberry pancakes, syrup, wine and pie, and the ...
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Community members hope to preserve historic Municipal Stadium in East Lawrence

Lee Ice told community members gathered Sunday that if advocates don’t push to restore and protect the Municipal Stadium at ...
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Hosting Algeria’s World Cup team brings prestige, not profit, to KU Athletics

Hosting a World Cup team may sound like a financial win, but an official says KU Athletics expects to break even as Team ...
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Here’s the next Lawrence city manager’s contract, name TBA

Lawrence city commissioners will hold a special meeting very early Tuesday to vote on a contract with more than $338,000 in ...
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Lawrence still negotiating contract with city manager candidate

The City of Lawrence made an offer to the commission’s chosen city manager candidate last week. Legal counsel and consultants are still in contract negotiations, according to the mayor. “We hope to ...
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Theatre Lawrence’s 2026-27 season to feature ‘Come From Away,’ ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and more

Theatre Lawrence’s 2026-27 season will offer a mix of classic adaptations, contemporary musicals and character-driven dramas. The season begins in September with “Pirates! The Penzance Musical,” a ...
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Lawrence library’s How-To Festival to return

Learn how to help a turtle cross the road, fold origami, spark a firefly festival and much more at the Lawrence Public Library’s How-To Festival this weekend. The annual festival is slated for 10 a.m.
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Finalists for Kansas Supreme Court vacancy willing to stand for election if amendment passes

A constitutional amendment on voters' Aug. 4 ballots would require Kansas Supreme Court justices to be chosen through direct ...
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City of Lawrence staff, consultant propose employee wage increases in 2027 preliminary budget

City staff are proposing a 2.5% wage increase for all city employees in 2027, plus step increases for some, backed by a wage study a consultant presented to city commissioners Tuesday. “The fiscal ...
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Lawrence City Commission approves $2.1M purchase of old printing press building for City Hall annex

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to purchase the former newspaper printing press building downtown, to be used as a city hall annex, for $2.1 million. They’re not rushing to complete an ...
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Streamline Coffee closes in downtown Lawrence; Tex-Mex restaurant opens on west side

Streamline Coffee will permanently close its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday, and a new Tex-Mex restaurant has opened across town. The shop’s final day of business is Tuesday, with hours until 2 ...
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Kansas U.S. House, U.S. Senate members seek to defend incumbency against 25 challengers

From left, U.S. Reps. Tracey Mann and Shanice Davids, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, and U.S. Reps. Ron Estes and Derek Schmidt are defending their seats against 25 challengers in the August primary ...