2026 News Archive
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Labor Day On Track to Set Record at the Pump
WASHINGTON, DC–Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Continued volatility in the Strait...
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Area runners start season well at Great Bend Cross Country Invitational
Great Bend, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–Several area schools made the early morning trip to Great Bend for the Great Bend Cross Country Invitational at Lake Barton Thursday Morning. Over 20 schools...
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Hot, humid weather affecting local schools' sports schedules
Triple-digit temperatures and humidity are affecting sports schedules for area high schools.
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Douglas County Volunteer Expo to connect residents with nonprofits
Lawrence residents looking for ways to give back can connect with more than 35 local nonprofits and agencies during the Douglas County Volunteer Expo.
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Manhattan Town Center’s latest shop is all about cheese
Say cheese! Manhattan Town Center’s newest store is centered entirely on cheese, with a company motto of, “Only the vest stuff makes it in ‘The Vault.’”
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Riley County considers higher penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals
Riley County commissioners considered significantly higher penalties for short-term rentals operating without a valid license as part of proposed changes to the planning and development fee schedule...
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Pott. County commission overrides planning, zoning
Pottawatomie County commissioners this week overrode the recommendation of planning and zoning and approved a zoning change from A1, agricultural, to AB, ag-business.
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Riley County appraiser’s office reports progress on 2026 work
The Riley County appraiser’s office is progressing on property inspections, sales processing and preparations for the 2027 valuation cycle, according to an update presented Thursday by appraiser Anna...
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When parking is free, what’s closed and more to know for Labor Day in Lawrence
Downtown parking will be free, all city rec centers will be closed and more notes for Labor Day weekend in Lawrence
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