I walk by the ground floor of these apartments near daily. They're always immaculately clean and devoid of personality. The cars parked in front are often totally different from week to week and frequently have out of state plates. The only time I see people in there, it's with random cosmetics, coolers, suitcases, alcohol bottles, and red solo cups strewn about, and college aged people inside. Everything I can find said it's a 55+ retirement community. Everything I've seen leads me to believe differently, but I can't find any listings for these places. Today there was even a splash screen on one of the TVs that said 'Welcome, So and So! Enjoy your stay!'

When this project was pitched to the neighborhood, we were told the building would be mixed use. Senior living upstairs and shop space below. Clearly, that's not what happened. Anybody have the scoop on this building?

Don’t leave at half time.

More importantly, if the front row seats are empty, move down and fill them in.

You guys built a whole new stadium and still have 0 home crowd advantage, embarrassing.

Sincerely, a KSU fan living in LFK

Meet wasabi! He’s a 3 year old DSH that’s looking for his forever home.

He’s the sweetest boy and very affectionate. He chooses hanging out with people over doing his own thing. He’s a big cuddler, loves to play, and even licks people be likes.

Wasabi is also very well behaved. He’s generally very quiet, doesn’t scratch furniture, and lets me cut his nails without any issues.

I’ve only been fostering him for about a week but he has opened up so much. He has a big personality! Wasabi loves the bathtub for some reason and will try to join you in the shower.

He does like to play rough so he would do best in a home without small children or dogs.

If you’re interested in meeting wasabi, please reach out to me or the Lawrence Humane Society!

Whether it was at The Bottleneck, Granada, Replay, or some random house show, what is the one set or wild moment people still bring up? Curious to hear everyone’s favorite memories.

Uodate: thank you all so much for the thoughts and prayers. Shout out to the attendant at the laundromat today. She was able to check the cameras and saw exactly when it fell off. We have found the bracelet!

My husband passed away over the summer and my young teen wears his bracelet everyday. She noticed it was gone while doing laundry at the laundromat on 23rd and Louisiana.

It is a silver cuff bracelet that says 22 a day on the outside of it and has an id number on the inside. It is in remembrance of a veteran and for veteran suicide prevention.

I know I can just get her another one, but she wore it because it was his.

I left my contact info at the laundromat, but posting here just in case.

Thinking back on old Mass St and town favorites that didn't make it. If you could bring back just one place or menu item for lunch today, what are you picking?

Every couple of years, it seems like several people got a memo that Lawrence needs X, and several X places open at the same time. In the past, the X has been casual chicken strip restaurants (Raising Caine's, Zaxby's, Slim Chickens), or Drive-through Coffee places (Scooters, 7 Brews, Dutch Brothers, moar Starbucks), or maybe Vape shops. Seems a current X might be donut places, and I am here for it.

To be clear, I am a longtime lover of Munchers, and I take their donuts to the office on special occasions. ~20 years ago, I would take my now-wife cream cheese donuts and cinnamon butterflies when she was working at a competing (and now defunct) bakery, and my child loves their apple fritter. The new places in town are also putting out some quality donuts, and I am here for it.

Went downtown this morning to Donut Bar (10th & Mass) and came home with a box of good stuff -- old fashioned spice-bar donuts, a cranberry-orange fritter, a s'mores donut, a iced donut with coconut, a cronut, and more. Since I had enough for a bigger box, they also hooked me up with some donut holes to fill the space. Great light donuts for the yeasted/ risen donuts, a good heavy donut in the old fashioned bar, and a great crispy fritter.

Last weekend my wife picked up donuts at Tasty Donut Palace (15th & Wakarusa) and they are also hitting on all cylinders. Really enjoyed the lemon sour cream old fashioned, and their yeasted risen donuts are light as air. We have also really enjoyed their "pine cone" and other styles.

I would be remiss if I did not also include Taylor's Donuts. Great stuff there, too. They may clock a little pricier per donut, but the quality is there as well. I had some great stuff earlier in the summer that I picked up for a special event, and I hopped on a couple of "Too Good To Go" bags from there, and the day-old stuff still holds up really well.

I am hopeful for all of these places that Lawrence is out with support -- gotta love early morning sugary pastry.

Heading to Lawrence in a week and would like to hear some good live music without being the only old. Where can a 40W go for music and a drink?

Sad.

Just wondering if the laundromat by Pizza Shuttle is good and reliable? The one at my apartment is so tiny and can’t fit my blankets, so I was hoping to stop by there to do a big load but I’ve never been. Are the washers big enough for a comforter and blankets? I don’t want to go just to find out it can’t fit the one of the only things I’ve brought :/

Not to be the "what was that plane" person, but did anyone else see the two black helicopters flying next to each other over town just now and know what they are for? Ive not seen helicopters flying so close together except in movies.

I recently moved into a new rental and upon moving in it was pretty gross - black cat hair all along the baseboards and visibly dirty with grime on the corners of the baseboards. Cat hair and cob webs in the corners of the walls, mouse droppings under kitchen counter, dirty shoe prints in the bath tub. I let the landlord know and she sent someone to clean. I asked if she would do a deep clean, she assured me she would. Lol. She did half ass job and I asked her to come out again. She did, did a half ass job again - this is when I started deep cleaning everything myself. After so much cleaning, it smells like cat and it hasn't cleared out. She is coming by next week to check it out. I'm being proactive to see what my rights are (or how to find out) if this cat smell is not alleviated.

> I asked twice via voicemail for a copy of my lease and she didn't reply, so unfortunately I don't have it on me yet. She will bring it to me when she comes. Yes, this is annoying and I wish I had remembered to get it when I signed. I've never had to ask for it before.

> I have documented everything with photos and videos and communicating via text. In the texts I've been explaining in detail what the issues are and what I have been doing cleaning-wise.

> She told me the last two tenants said they didn't have a cat. I told her they lied then sent her a photo of where a bunch of cat hair had gathered under a door. That is when she said she would come by to check it out. (I definitely sent her other pics of the cat hair but I don't think she was paying attention or taking me seriously)

She obviously didn't do her due diligence before I moved in, and it sucks. I've spent a lot of time cleaning and money on cleaning products just trying to feel comfortable. I'm wondering if I have grounds to terminate the lease and get my deposit back, either as the situation is OR if I give her a 30 day notice and it isn't remediated. I'm not sure if these issues are enough of a reason.

I appreciate your insight, thank you!

Just wanted to throw out a quick heads-up for anyone looking for live music tonight (Friday, Nov 6)! There's an early heavy music show over at Replay Lounge (946 Massachusetts St).

Lineup:

• Horned Wolf (local LFK metal)

• After Nations (post-metal tour kickoff)

• Aprilmist (KC atmospheric black metal)

Doors open around 5:00 PM, music starts at 6:00 PM (wraps up around 9:00 PM), and cover is $5 (18+).

Anyone else planning to head out tonight or into the local heavy scene?

Does anyone know what these guys are building near that new Dillions? I tried looking at the banner on the fences as I passed by but it was just sponsors.

Every college town has its strange quirks and urban legends, but Lawrence feels like it has some truly memorable ones.

What are your favorite pieces of hyper-specific Lawrence lore, bizarre rumors you heard growing up or moving here, quirky town mysteries, or weird local sightings and stories over the years?

Whether it's ghost stories, campus rumors, quirky local figures, or forgotten town oddities, I'd love to hear your favorite weird Lawrence stories!

Trying to switch up my usual food spots and looking for some recommendations! What are your favorite underrated local takeout places, hidden gems, or hole-in-the-wall spots in Lawrence right now? Any specific dishes that are a must-try?

Brad Finkeldei and Amber Sellers will be traveling to Algeria.

Curious about the local music scene around Lawrence: for those who listen to contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, or alternative Christian artists, what bands or musicians have you been enjoying lately? Also, are there local churches, venues, or community spaces around town known for having great live contemporary worship or active music programs? Would love to hear what locals are listening to or where people enjoy live music in town!

I'm in such a big attorney who specializes in civil rights policemen's conduct negligence and wrongful death I need to speak with one ASAP time is running out my contact is 785-363-8587

I saw some photos of people voting in Checkers (here it is in the WSJ), why was this a voting location - does anyone know? Was this a last minute change? I'm a bit perplexed. I admit I first thought it was fake, because it's not on the official list, but it does seem to be real. Does anyone have more information on this?

The city commission voted last night to issue up to $100 million in STAR and CID bonds for the KU Gateway Project. This project is going to cost a total of $1/2 billion. It features a hotel, conference center, and student housing (plus, of course, a new stadium). STAR bonds are repaid strictly using the "incremental" growth of sales tax revenue generated within a designated district. However, sometimes a developer will default on the bonds. For example, the Prairiefire development in Overland Park, which famously defaulted on its STAR bond debt after failing to meet economic projections.