Santa arrives downtown in annual holiday spectacle
Santa Claus will arrive in downtown Lawrence tonight, landing atop Weaver's department store at 6 p.m. Fire crews will rescue him from the roof, then he will greet children. Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 will carry live coverage. Also noted is a North Lawrence search with a helicopter for a stolen car. no suspect found. Katherine Bruner, honored for tobacco policy work, and KU info session on a new international careers course are mentioned with details.
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Lawrence Retail Rush Marks Holiday Shopping Season
On Saturday shoppers in Lawrence flocked to stores for the holiday shopping kickoff. Crowds formed early as retailers offered bar gains and promotional deals to attract customers.
Retail workers brace for busy post‑Thanksgiving day
Amy Lewis in the toy department at SuperTarget in Lawrence reviews holiday ads and stock as hundreds of local retail workers prepare for the post‑Thanksgiving shopping surge. Workers like Jeremy Cain at Hobbs and Tricia Sweany at The Toy Store stress caffeine, calm, and a friendly demeanor to handle a hectic day.
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Oread neighborhood seeks National Register status in Lawrence
The Oread district near KU campus in Lawrence has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. The move would unlock 25 percent state tax credits for rehabilitation and up to 20 percent additional federal credits for income producing properties, aiding preservation and stability in a renter heavy area.
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Thanksgiving Day 5K Draws ~400 Runners in North Lawrence
About 400 runners turned out for the annual Thanksgiving Day 5K through Lawrence streets ending on the Kansas River levee. Dee Boeck of the Lawrence Club said participation was double last year, with the club starting two years ago at 100 runners. Adrian Ludwig won the men's race in 15 minutes 40 seconds and Natasha Roetter led women in 18 minutes 47 seconds. Top finishers earned $50 gift certificates and handmade awards. several local sponsors backed the event.
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Charity agencies link donors with those in need
Lawrence social service agencies are back in the holiday swing to recruit residents to help fulfill hundreds of adopt a family wish lists. Paul Hunt director of human service resources at the Ballard Community Center notes the effort helps unity as well as gifts with 115 applications already matching last year.
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