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KDOT closes all state highways in Douglas, 31 other counties in the state

The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed all state highways in Douglas and surrounding counties as one of the largest winter storms in recent memory covers the region. KDOT announced Sunday afternoon that all state highways — including I-70 — are closed until further notice in ...

Specialized therapy at LMH Health helps patients who’ve lost limbs

Standing on your feet is the name of the game when you’re a butcher. Just ask Gary Eraas. He enjoyed owning his own shop in the Ozarks, but it didn’t come without some physical problems. “Standing on concrete all the time started to cause problems with my foot,” he said. “I put up ...

Severe winter weather delays delivery of Journal-World print edition

UPDATE 2:45 P.M. SUNDAY Blizzard-like conditions will delay delivery of the Sunday Journal-World print edition for another day. Frigid temperatures and large amounts of blowing snow have caused the Journal-World to scrap plans to deliver the Sunday edition on Monday morning. Current plans ...

Updated: Weather-related closings, cancellations and delays

Updated at 3:22 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. * Bishop Seabury Academy has canceled all classes and activities for Tuesday. * The Senior Resource Center, including Senior Wheels, will be closed Monday and Tuesday. * Lawrence Transit has canceled Monday service. This includes fixed route, ...