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Lawrence, Kansas is located in Douglas County. Zip codes in Lawrence, KS include 66049, 66047, and 66046. More Lawrence information.

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21 hrs ago | Can't Stop The Bleeding

KU's Mangino Accused Of Throwing His Weight Around

There's been all kinds of tension of late in Lawrence, KS between the football and basketball programs, and with the University Of Kansas' No.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Capital-Journal

'Only Good Indian' sweeps awards

A film by a University of Kansas faculty member won three top awards at the 34th annual American Indian Film Festival held Nov.

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The Pitch

Olathe daycare operator charged in child's death writes book about how to run a daycare

Prosecutors have charged Lawrence with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated child endangerment in the death of 18-month-old Ava Patrick .

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

NBC Action News

Douglas Co. Cockfighting Ring Busted

LAWRENCE, Kan. a ' Two people are charged after a raid on a rural Douglas County home.

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Kansas.com

Kansas library holding mini golf fundraiser

It's a fundraiser dreamed up by the library foundation. The idea came from an article in the June 1950 edition of Popular Mechanics magazine on how to build your own indoor miniature golf course.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

WIBW-TV Topeka

Kansas River Bridge In Lawrence Blown Up

Lawrence, Kan. _ Parts of the Kansas River Bridge in Lawrence came down in an instant on Sunday.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

'Lawrencians' Food Drive kicks off next week

A single food drive can help keep pantry shelves stocked for months. Next week, donating non-perishable goods to the Lawrencians Giving Thanks food drive will also honor the memory of well-known Irishman David Burke, who started the drive in 2001 to help needy families at holiday time.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

MSNBC News

Teacher shortage has given way to teacher glut

Across the country, droves of people like Lilli Lackey are unable to find teaching jobs, in large part because the economy is forcing school systems to slash positions.

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The University of Kansas

KU monarch caterpillars to voyage on space shuttle to International Space Station

When the space shuttle Atlantis blasts off Nov. 16, three monarch caterpillars from the University of Kansas will be on board for the trip to the International Space Station.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

The University of Kansas

Lounge area for student veterans to open Nov. 11 in KU's Burge Union

Student veterans now have a place to call their own on the University of Kansas campus, thanks to the support of the KU Memorial Unions and local businesses.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

The University of Kansas

Honoring America's veterans

The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine ROTC programs and The Dole Institute of Politics will honor service men and women with a host of Veterans Day events.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

NBC Action News

KU Professor Who Taught for 52 Years has Died

A longtime University of Kansas economics professor has died just months after retiring.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

The University of Kansas

Media advisory: Press conference to address chemical poisoning case

A University of Kansas graduate student is in critical condition at a Lawrence hospital this morning after a suspected accidental sodium azide poisoning that may have occurred while he was working in a lab late Wednesday evening.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas

Rape suspect wanted for questioning in Lawrence

Published online 11/4/2009 1:08 PM Rape suspect wanted for questioning in Lawrence The Associated Press PUEBLO, Colo.

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The University of Kansas

Lawrence premiere of 'The Only Good Indian' to benefit KU film department

The Lawrence premiere of "The Only Good Indian," the newest feature film by University of Kansas professor Kevin Willmott, will benefit KU's Department of Film and Media Studies.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

NBC Action News

Groups Rally Against South Lawrence Trafficway

LAWRENCE, Kan. a ' Several student and community groups from the Lawrence area have united to rally against KDOT using 20 acres of wetland as a gateway to Lawrence.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

KSHB-TV Kansas City

KU Student Stabbed in Lawrence

LAWRENCE, Kan. a ' A University of Kansas student was stabbed in the arm Saturday night during a party.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Omaha World-Herald

Husker Talk Live: Right now

Headed to the fourth quarter 2:14 p.m. We're headed to the fourth quarter in a game unlike anything I've ever seen as ISU still leads 9-7. Nebraska turned it over yet again in the red zone, this time a fumble by... >> Booing becomes contagious 4:05 p.m.: LAWRENCE, Kan.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

New Haven Advocate

Return to Action

The Get Up Kids: Now with less jumping. The Get Up Kids With Kevin Devine and The Life and Times.

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The University of Kansas

'Flamenco for Everyone' showcases captivating art form

Flamenco, an art form that has enchanted audiences in Spain for more than a century, soon will work its charms on Lawrence.

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