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Kansas artist carves Kamala Harris’ portrait into a field — and left room for her VP pick
Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. World-renowned crop artist Stan Herd is almost finished with the portrait of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee outside Lawrence, Kansas, near The post Kansas artist carves Kamala Harris’ portrait into a field — and left room for her VP pick appeared first on Startland News.
Here’s the lineup for the 2024 Douglas County Fair
The 2024 Douglas County Fair is getting underway, with the carnival, demolition derby and more set to return to Lawrence next week. Events will be at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. in Lawrence. This weekend, the Open Horse Show is set to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, July...
Johnson County leaders moving forward on homeless services center
Johnson County leaders are moving closer towards a year-round, 24/7 homeless services center in Lenexa, Kan. The Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mike Kelly executed an assignment agreement with reStart Inc., the recommended operator of the proposed center.
KU Cancer Center, Health System receive $20 million in federal investments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The University of Kansas Cancer Center and The University of Kansas Health System have received $10 million apiece in federal investments. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced the news on Friday afternoon. The KU Cancer Center will use the money for the new cancer building, while the health system will use it for advanced cardiac technology to be used for patient care.
Kansas Viticulture Summit highlights the State’s potential as a wine-growing region
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) -This Friday afternoon, multiple stakeholders came together for the Kansas Viticulture Summit. People from the grape industry went to Z & M Twisted Vines to learn more about the upcoming announcement from the USDA, designating the Kansas River Valley as an American Viticulture Area. This winemaking area...
Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals
Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday that the emergency shelter’s funding — which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase — could be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the City of Lawrence is working on policies to limit homelessness services to people who have ties...
KU athletic director says phase one is on schedule for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Seven months into construction, and according to Kansas athletic director Travis Goff, everything is going according to plan for the Kansas football team to play a “week zero” home game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium against Fresno State on Aug. 23, 2025. “It’ll be a fun opportunity...
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
Commission OKs new senior living facility south of Lake Olathe
A senior living facility with skilled nursing and assisted living services planned near Lake Olathe is one step closer to reality. Earlier this week, the Olathe Planning Commission voted 8-0 in favor of the preliminary site development plan for Destiny Senior Living, proposed at 25370 W. 143rd St. Commissioner Chip Corcoran was absent from the meeting.
Meet The People Of Benton County - Joslin Cunningham
THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: the closeness of everyone. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I thought my car had 3 wheel drive because it had a number 3 on it. YOUR GREATEST FEAR IS: dirty dishes. I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO: live longer than my kids. I'VE NEVER...
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays in June and July entertaining the community. “I think we're so blessed...
Dot Nary: And access for all – celebrating the City of Lawrence’s ADA transition plan (Column)
Note: The Lawrence Times runs opinion columns and letters to the Times written by community members with varying perspectives on local issues. These pieces do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Times staff. Want to submit a letter or column to the Times? Great! Click here. When the Americans...
Weekly Traffic Update: July 26, 2024
N. 2nd and N. 3rd Street Pavement Maintenance project begins week of July 29. Beginning the week of July 29, City Contractors will reduce N 2nd/N 3rd St. to two lanes from the UPRR railroad overpass to the KTA entrance for I-70 to begin street maintenance work. Lincoln St. will be closed at N 2nd St. to through traffic and a detour will be provided.
Olathe mulls water and sewer rate hikes for next year
Olathe is considering an increase to the city’s water and sewer utility rates for 2025. At last week’s Olathe City Council meeting, city staff proposed a 9.8% increase to both water and sewer utility rates. That would amount to about $9 more per month for the average Olathe...
Lawrence Public Library to celebrate 10 years of ‘new’ building at summer reading Last Bash
The Lawrence Public Library will celebrate 10 years in its renovated building as part of its annual summer reading Last Bash on Friday. The party will start at 5 p.m. Friday, July 26 in the library lobby and auditorium with music from No Bow Tie and Chris Luxem & Nathan Dixey, followed by a dance performance by Dance Hues Studio and an aerial arts show by The Last Carnival, according to the library’s event page.
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