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The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin their new terms. lawrenceks.news/49MYXNU
Lawrence school board to consider hiring consultants for enrollment projections, online map
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin th...
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January 10, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin their new terms. lawrenceks.news/49MYXNU
The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon present a city board with a study regarding whether South Park or Watson Park could be an appropriate place for the market's permanent location, though there has been some pushback against those sites. lawrenceks.news/44YWeOU
Lawrence Farmers Market to present studies of possible park locations amid some pushback
The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon present a city board with a study on whether South Park or Watson Park could be an appropriate place for the market's permanent location, though there has been so...
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January 10, 2026 at 1:43 AM
The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon present a city board with a study regarding whether South Park or Watson Park could be an appropriate place for the market's permanent location, though there has been some pushback against those sites. lawrenceks.news/44YWeOU
If Lawrencians are going to confuse the Ecumenical Campus Ministries for a church, executive director Jessie Duke at least wants it to seem like a wild one. That’s why she opened a punk, anarchist bookstore in the building. lawrenceks.news/3YtMwjR
‘This shop will fail’: ECM leadership hopes new punk bookstore will be lightning rod to get community in the door
If Lawrencians are going to confuse the Ecumenical Campus Ministries for a church, executive director Jessie Duke at least wants it to seem like a wild one. That’s why she opened a punk, anarchist boo...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:37 PM
If Lawrencians are going to confuse the Ecumenical Campus Ministries for a church, executive director Jessie Duke at least wants it to seem like a wild one. That’s why she opened a punk, anarchist bookstore in the building. lawrenceks.news/3YtMwjR
The local hospitality industry is gearing up a slew of special menu items for this year's Lawrence Restaurant Week, a 10-day culinary affair. lawrenceks.news/44YBNSc
Lawrence Restaurant Week to feature specials from dozens of local restaurants, bars
The local hospitality industry is gearing up a slew of special menu items for this year's Lawrence Restaurant Week, a 10-day culinary affair.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The local hospitality industry is gearing up a slew of special menu items for this year's Lawrence Restaurant Week, a 10-day culinary affair. lawrenceks.news/44YBNSc
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen formally stepped into the job of chief justice today, framing the delicate work of the state’s highest court as a crucial public service.
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Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen sworn in as chief of state’s highest court
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen formally stepped into the job of chief justice Thursday by framing the delicate work of the state’s highest court as a crucial public service and proclaiming th...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen formally stepped into the job of chief justice today, framing the delicate work of the state’s highest court as a crucial public service.
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Runner, the latest service dog-in-training that is being raised by a Watkins Museum volunteer, stopped by the museum today to greet her future colleagues. lawrenceks.news/3LyFTtA
Here’s a sneak peek at Runner, service-dog-in-training and future Watkins Museum volunteer
Runner, the latest service-dog-in-training being raised by a Watkins Museum volunteer, stopped by the museum Thursday to greet her future colleagues.
lawrenceks.news
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Runner, the latest service dog-in-training that is being raised by a Watkins Museum volunteer, stopped by the museum today to greet her future colleagues. lawrenceks.news/3LyFTtA
Republican legislative leaders agreed to pay former Emporia State University president Ken Hush $50,000 to spearhead their efforts to slash spending at public universities.
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GOP legislative leaders enlist former Emporia State president to slash Kansas university budgets
Republican legislative leaders agreed to pay former Emporia State University president Ken Hush $50,000 to spearhead their efforts to slash spending at public universities.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Republican legislative leaders agreed to pay former Emporia State University president Ken Hush $50,000 to spearhead their efforts to slash spending at public universities.
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The man who was shot and killed by a city employee in Lawrence City Hall Monday had asked to be brought to the local Amtrak station and did not have a firearm, according to law enforcement spokespeople. lawrenceks.news/45oeG3J
Man shot in Lawrence City Hall had no firearm, had asked to go to train station, law enforcement says
The man who was shot and killed by a city employee in Lawrence City Hall Monday had asked to be brought to the local Amtrak station and did not have a firearm, according to law enforcement spokespeopl...
lawrenceks.news
January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The man who was shot and killed by a city employee in Lawrence City Hall Monday had asked to be brought to the local Amtrak station and did not have a firearm, according to law enforcement spokespeople. lawrenceks.news/45oeG3J
K-State University and Habitat for Humanity are working on an affordable house in Ogden, Kansas, that will use hemp insulation to keep its residents warm in winter and cool in summer.
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This Kansas house being built with hemp is designed to keep down electricity bills
K-State University and Habitat for Humanity are working on an affordable house in Ogden, Kansas, that will use hemp insulation to keep its residents warm in winter and cool in summer.
lawrenceks.news
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
K-State University and Habitat for Humanity are working on an affordable house in Ogden, Kansas, that will use hemp insulation to keep its residents warm in winter and cool in summer.
Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/4qdKuk8
Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/4qdKuk8
For a team of researchers at KU, fungal doomsday looks less like parasitic mushrooms transforming people into zombies, and more like the loss of a fungi collection that serves as a major global resource for sustainability and restoration. lawrenceks.news/49tMzkH
KU’s living library of fungi, key to restoration and sustainability, threatened by shrinking federal funds
For a team of researchers at KU, fungal doomsday looks less like parasitic mushrooms transforming people into zombies, and more like the loss of a fungi collection that serves as a major global resour...
lawrenceks.news
January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
For a team of researchers at KU, fungal doomsday looks less like parasitic mushrooms transforming people into zombies, and more like the loss of a fungi collection that serves as a major global resource for sustainability and restoration. lawrenceks.news/49tMzkH
Sanctuary Alliance will hold a solidarity demonstration Sunday in downtown Lawrence in the wake of an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota Wednesday morning. lawrenceks.news/49tFzUS
Sanctuary Alliance to hold solidarity demonstration in downtown Lawrence
Sanctuary Alliance will hold a solidarity demonstration Sunday in downtown Lawrence in the wake of an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota Wednesday morning.
lawrenceks.news
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Sanctuary Alliance will hold a solidarity demonstration Sunday in downtown Lawrence in the wake of an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota Wednesday morning. lawrenceks.news/49tFzUS
The Dole Institute of Politics will recognize America's 250th birthday with its spring 2026 programming, including a series by a Kansas journalist and a former state senator and a Holocaust film screening. lawrenceks.news/3Z7GZzv
Spring programming at Dole Institute themed on America’s 250th birthday
The Dole Institute of Politics will recognize America's 250th birthday with its spring 2026 programming, including a series by a Kansas journalist and a former state senator and a Holocaust film scree...
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The Dole Institute of Politics will recognize America's 250th birthday with its spring 2026 programming, including a series by a Kansas journalist and a former state senator and a Holocaust film screening. lawrenceks.news/3Z7GZzv
Craig Butler was known for far more than the bass heard in the words he spoke. He also helped many Lawrence youths find their own voices. lawrenceks.news/4boOr0D
Former Lawrence substitute teacher, basketball coach and community mentor dies at 79
Craig Butler was known for far more than the bass heard in the words he spoke. He also helped many Lawrence youths find their own voices.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Craig Butler was known for far more than the bass heard in the words he spoke. He also helped many Lawrence youths find their own voices. lawrenceks.news/4boOr0D
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Job and opportunity listings for the Lawrence and Douglas County area.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation. lawrenceks.news/4aOpNGv
Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation. lawrenceks.news/4aOpNGv
Months after the building began to tease those passing by, the Olive Garden in Lawrence will finally open on Feb. 2. lawrenceks.news/3Z2Tcpa
Lawrence Olive Garden set to open Feb. 2
Months after the building began to tease those passing by, the Olive Garden in Lawrence will finally open on Feb. 2.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Months after the building began to tease those passing by, the Olive Garden in Lawrence will finally open on Feb. 2. lawrenceks.news/3Z2Tcpa
Don't let Fritz's regal appearance fool you. He's demonstrated that he'll take a pup cup over a Douglas County staff meeting any day. lawrenceks.news/4pwgOgO
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Fritz bored by Douglas County meetings, prefers pup cups
Don't let Fritz's regal appearance fool you. He's demonstrated that he'll take a pup cup over a Douglas County staff meeting any day.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Don't let Fritz's regal appearance fool you. He's demonstrated that he'll take a pup cup over a Douglas County staff meeting any day. lawrenceks.news/4pwgOgO
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is now accepting submissions to its contest for young writers. Winners will be featured at the community event this summer. lawrenceks.news/3N9NJKD
Douglas County high schoolers invited to enter annual Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is now accepting submissions to its contest for young writers. Winners will be featured at the community event this summer.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is now accepting submissions to its contest for young writers. Winners will be featured at the community event this summer. lawrenceks.news/3N9NJKD
Lawrence and Kansas City are eagerly waiting to learn where teams will set up their base camps for the 2026 World Cup. The locations would serve as a place where teams can practice and train.
Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/49b9Mcz
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3 World Cup teams could make Kansas City or Lawrence their base camp. Here's what we know
Lawrence and Kansas City are eagerly waiting to learn where teams will set up their base camps for the 2026 World Cup. The locations would serve as a place where teams can practice and train.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Lawrence and Kansas City are eagerly waiting to learn where teams will set up their base camps for the 2026 World Cup. The locations would serve as a place where teams can practice and train.
Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/49b9Mcz
Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/49b9Mcz
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a change to remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change will be in place throughout the World Cup. lawrenceks.news/4pw3Lfx
Lawrence City Commission lifts cap on short-term rentals for duration of World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a change to remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change will be in place throughout the Worl...
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a change to remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change will be in place throughout the World Cup. lawrenceks.news/4pw3Lfx
A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours.
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Kansas lawmakers want to ban cell phones in K-12 schools
A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours.
lawrenceks.news
January 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours.
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Lawrence police say the Minnesota man who allegedly broke into City Hall Monday and was shot and killed by an armed city employee had been traveling through Kansas by bus and was removed from a service station for his "erratic behavior." lawrenceks.news/3NwGJHL
Lawrence police share additional details about man shot and killed inside City Hall
Lawrence police say the Minnesota man who allegedly broke into City Hall Monday morning and was shot and killed by an armed city employee had been traveling through Kansas by bus and was removed from ...
lawrenceks.news
January 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Lawrence police say the Minnesota man who allegedly broke into City Hall Monday and was shot and killed by an armed city employee had been traveling through Kansas by bus and was removed from a service station for his "erratic behavior." lawrenceks.news/3NwGJHL
"The need for long-term rentals won't decrease because the World Cup is coming and the need for short-term rentals is increasing," Chris Flowers writes in this letter to the Times. lawrenceks.news/49b2B4c
Letter to the Times: Lifting short-term rental cap could harm Lawrence residents
"The need for long-term rentals won't decrease because the World Cup is coming and the need for short-term rentals is increasing," Chris Flowers writes in this letter to the Times.
lawrenceks.news
January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
"The need for long-term rentals won't decrease because the World Cup is coming and the need for short-term rentals is increasing," Chris Flowers writes in this letter to the Times. lawrenceks.news/49b2B4c
A public meeting about a new fire station coming to west Lawrence did not yet alleviate all neighbors’ concerns about the addition, but project partners said they have plans to address them. lawrenceks.news/3YZqVjk
Project partners hope new west Lawrence fire station improves response time, meshes with neighborhood
A public meeting about a new fire station coming to west Lawrence did not yet alleviate all neighbors’ concerns about the addition, but project partners said they have plans to address them.
lawrenceks.news
January 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM
A public meeting about a new fire station coming to west Lawrence did not yet alleviate all neighbors’ concerns about the addition, but project partners said they have plans to address them. lawrenceks.news/3YZqVjk
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup. lawrenceks.news/4ssM9DU
Lawrence city commissioners to consider lifting short-term rental rules during World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during th...
lawrenceks.news
January 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup. lawrenceks.news/4ssM9DU