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Here's why the city of Lawrence, Kansas, opted for drones instead of fireworks to celebrate July Fourth
The city of Lawrence, Kansas, won't be lighting up the sky with fireworks ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Here's why it's ...
The Lawrence Times1d
Lawrence community members celebrate freedom, warn about erosion of rights at Freedom Fest
A KU law professor, local politicians, a puppet and more than 100 other Lawrence community members gathered Friday to celebrate the Constitution and the Fourth of July in the face of what they said ...
Barbecue joints and meat markets across Kansas City prepare for Fourth of July
Kansas Citians throughout the city are preparing for arguably the biggest weekend in barbecuing: the Fourth of July. And here ...
The Lawrence Times1d
City of Lawrence’s proposed 2026 budget varies from community’s direction
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed 2026 budget indicates departments had broad discretion to recommend funding cuts. Some ...
Here's why the city of Lawrence, Kansas, is opting for drones instead of fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July
The city of Lawrence, Kansas, is switching up its light show for the Fourth of July this year. It's ditching the fireworks ...
Lawrence Journal-World2d
July 4 celebrations, cinema, berry picking, outdoor music and more events
Celebrate and Defend Our Constitution,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., East Shelter, Centennial Park, Ninth and Iowa streets. Food trucks, ...