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NWS issues winter weather advisory in Douglas County for early Monday
09:02 a.m., February 12, 2012 Updated 04:18 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory for early Monday in northeastern Kansas, including Douglas, Jefferson, Franklin and Shawnee counties
Warm winter saving us money
February 4, 2012
If Lawrence residents are looking for another reason to rejoice about the unseasonably warm weather and lack of snow, add taxpayer savings to the list.
Prognosticating physician Tonganoxie Phil sees shadow, predicts 6 more weeks of winter - and some rain
February 2, 2012
Perhaps there’s a bit of reverse psychology in Tonganoxie Phil’s prognostication this Groundhog Day.
Groundhog ‘predicts’ 6 more weeks of winter
February 2, 2012
Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to “see” his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.
Data show this November to January is 16th warmest in Lawrence since 1909
Unseasonable temperatures in area have economic, agricultural effects
January 18, 2012
The past couple of days in Lawrence notwithstanding, it sure seems like it’s been a pretty warm winter so far.
Midwest gets first major snowstorm of warm winter
January 12, 2012
The first major snowstorm of an unseasonably warm winter in the Midwest snarled traffic from Missouri to Wisconsin on Thursday and brought badly-needed business to ski areas and idled snow plow operators.
Brown winter means more green for cities
January 11, 2012
The warm, brown winter that has disappointed snow lovers in much of the U.S. has put more green in the pockets of state and local governments that had their budgets busted last year by the high cost of keeping streets and highways clear.
Winter weather advisory lifted
11:02 a.m., January 11, 2012 Updated 01:10 a.m.
The National Weather Service has lifted a winter weather advisory for Lawrence.
Tricks for avoiding dry, itchy winter skin
January 2, 2012
If it’s dry and cold where you live, work or play, it’s winter skin season, but the fixes may not be as obvious as they seem.
Warming up to unexpected weather
Spring-like temperatures inspire outdoor activities
January 1, 2012
Before New Year’s Eve parties got started, many people on Saturday got to celebrate a less-annual joviality: unseasonably warm weather.
No snow expected in Lawrence area for Christmas
December 23, 2011
If you were dreaming of a white Christmas, well, keep dreaming.
Weather scientists to meet in Salina
December 22, 2011
Dozens of weather experts are planning to gather in Salina this spring to study thunderstorms.
NM woman gives birth in truck during snowstorm
December 21, 2011
Russell LeFevre learned how to birth a baby in nursing school using clamps, blankets, a suction bulb that clears a baby’s mouth of mucus and other medical supplies.
Drifting snow makes travel tough in Great Plains; at least 6 dead
December 20, 2011
A deadly storm that halted travel throughout the Great Plains weakened Tuesday as it headed east into Missouri and toward the Great Lakes, and officials reopened interstates in areas where motorists had been forced to adjust holiday plans mid-trip.
Most major highways in southwestern Kansas now open
December 20, 2011
Most of the major highways in southwestern Kansas have reopened after a winter storm closed them temporarily.

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