Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races
Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission will win three open seats in Tuesday’s election.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension
Lawrence voters on Tuesday backed an increase and extension of the city’s transit sales tax for the third time since 2008.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races
Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission will win three open seats in Tuesday’s election.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension
Lawrence voters on Tuesday backed an increase and extension of the city’s transit sales tax for the third time since 2008.
Kansas incumbents on track to hold onto U.S. House seats
The four incumbents in Kansas’s congressional delegation were on track to hold onto their U.S. House seats, according to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Lawrence City Commission votes to issue bonds they approved last year for KU Gateway development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to issue bonds for the KU Gateway Project as part of a tax break package that they approved last year.
See Lawrence filmmaker’s documentary on program reuniting incarcerated parents with their kids
Catch a screening of a short documentary from a Lawrence filmmaker capturing one day of a program where incarcerated mothers can play with their children outside of prison walls.
Kansas incumbents on track to hold onto U.S. House seats
The four incumbents in Kansas’s congressional delegation were on track to hold onto their U.S. House seats, according to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Lawrence City Commission votes to issue bonds they approved last year for KU Gateway development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to issue bonds for the KU Gateway Project as part of a tax break package that they approved last year.
See Lawrence filmmaker’s documentary on program reuniting incarcerated parents with their kids
Catch a screening of a short documentary from a Lawrence filmmaker capturing one day of a program where incarcerated mothers can play with their children outside of prison walls.
Kansas incumbents on track to hold onto U.S. House seats
The four incumbents in Kansas’s congressional delegation were on track to hold onto their U.S. House seats, according to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Lawrence City Commission votes to issue bonds they approved last year for KU Gateway development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to issue bonds for the KU Gateway Project as part of a tax break package that they approved last year.
See Lawrence filmmaker’s documentary on program reuniting incarcerated parents with their kids
Catch a screening of a short documentary from a Lawrence filmmaker capturing one day of a program where incarcerated mothers can play with their children outside of prison walls.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Law clinic report makes case that Kansas governor should free woman who killed her abuser
A law clinic report offers the governor a legal basis for commuting the life sentence of Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who is imprisoned for killing her abuser, to the 12 years she has already served.
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Presentation to share how Lawrence shaped career of Jewish Met Opera singer
An upcoming presentation will “bring Beatrice Belkin home,” illuminating the early life of this Jewish voice teacher and Metropolitan Opera singer who graduated from Lawrence High School and KU.
Lawrence City Commission to consider issuing bonds they approved for KU Gateway development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider issuing bonds for the KU Gateway Project for tax breaks that they approved last year.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 2-8, 2026
Fall prairie colors are beginning to mute. Trees are either losing leaves, turning colors or staying green, confused by the extended fall, dry weather.
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STATE NEWS
Kansas Democrats show up to cast votes early, more Republicans stay home
More Kansans cast their ballots in early voting than in the previous midterm election, and Democrats turned out in larger numbers than in the past, an organization that tracks state voter numbers reported Monday.
Trump visits Kansas again for final pitch in Senate race that could decide control of the chamber
Polls show Sen. Roger Marshall in a close race with Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton. Trump visited Kansas for a second time hoping to boost Marshall’s chances in the race, which could be critical in deciding control of the U.S. Senate.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT …
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners
When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.
Brandon Colbert / Contributed photo
MacArthur Fellow says climate research project is infused with Haskell’s purpose
As Haskell researchers and collaborators wrap up a $20 million federal grant, a Lawrence instructor and Colorado MacArthur Fellow reflect on how they’re working with Indigenous knowledge-holders to address climate change.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Smokey the pit bull is a ‘dainty’ playmate
Volunteers and shelter staff say that Pet of the Week Smokey, a 3-year-old pit bull mix, is a sweet and gentle social butterfly.
Debi Taylor/Contributed photo
Holiday Open Barn will feature local artists to kick off gift shopping season in Douglas County
A local farm will kick off the holiday shopping season in Douglas County with its Holiday Open Barn, featuring more than 30 local artists.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Día de los Muertos celebration to honor nourishers; workshops coming up
This year’s Día de los Muertos celebration in Lawrence will serve as a tribute to nourishers. Arts and crafts workshops are planned throughout this week ahead of Sunday’s event.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Smokey the pit bull is a ‘dainty’ playmate
Volunteers and shelter staff say that Pet of the Week Smokey, a 3-year-old pit bull mix, is a sweet and gentle social butterfly.
Debi Taylor/Contributed photo
Holiday Open Barn will feature local artists to kick off gift shopping season in Douglas County
A local farm will kick off the holiday shopping season in Douglas County with its Holiday Open Barn, featuring more than 30 local artists.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Día de los Muertos celebration to honor nourishers; workshops coming up
This year’s Día de los Muertos celebration in Lawrence will serve as a tribute to nourishers. Arts and crafts workshops are planned throughout this week ahead of Sunday’s event.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Election security, or stripping citizens’ voting rights? FAQs about the amendment on Kansans’ ballots
Kansas’ Constitution already says voters must be citizens. A proposed amendment would add a small yet loaded distinction that opponents say could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s AI committee disbanded with no specific policy recommendations
The Lawrence school board ended its AI committee after the group met only four times and had no chance to recommend specific policy, all more than two years after the board agreed to create the committee.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election
Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Election security, or stripping citizens’ voting rights? FAQs about the amendment on Kansans’ ballots
Kansas’ Constitution already says voters must be citizens. A proposed amendment would add a small yet loaded distinction that opponents say could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s AI committee disbanded with no specific policy recommendations
The Lawrence school board ended its AI committee after the group met only four times and had no chance to recommend specific policy, all more than two years after the board agreed to create the committee.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election
Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
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COMMUNITY VOICES
The opinion pieces in this section are generally written by members of the Lawrence community and those who have close ties. In addition, we’re offering some space for area organizations and organizers to provide updates and attempt to reach other folks who might share their mission.
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Tom Harper: It’s showtime – ‘Beetlejuice’ screening coming up at Lawrence’s Oak Hill Cemetery (Column)
It’s showtime: The Lawrence Film Club is inviting the community to a free, outdoor screening of “Beetlejuice” in Oak Hill Cemetery, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Dot Nary: Government jeopardizes rights of Lawrence residents with disabilities (Column)
Currently, people who are supported to live in the Lawrence community and their caregivers fear institutionalization resulting from the federal government’s potential withdrawal of support for home-based services, Dot Nary writes in this column.
Amii Castle: Amendment on Kansas ballot this fall would provide pretext for voter suppression laws (Column)
“On Nov. 3, Kansans will vote on whether to amend our state constitution, again. This time, we’ll be voting on whether to make it harder for many American citizens who live in Kansas to vote in future elections,” Amii Castle writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
The opinion pieces in this section are generally written by members of the Lawrence community and those who have close ties. In addition, we’re offering some space for area organizations and organizers to provide updates and attempt to reach other folks who might share their mission.
Want to submit a letter to the Times? Great!
Click here to find out how.
Tom Harper/Contributed Photo
Tom Harper: It’s showtime – ‘Beetlejuice’ screening coming up at Lawrence’s Oak Hill Cemetery (Column)
It’s showtime: The Lawrence Film Club is inviting the community to a free, outdoor screening of “Beetlejuice” in Oak Hill Cemetery, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Dot Nary: Government jeopardizes rights of Lawrence residents with disabilities (Column)
Currently, people who are supported to live in the Lawrence community and their caregivers fear institutionalization resulting from the federal government’s potential withdrawal of support for home-based services, Dot Nary writes in this column.
Amii Castle: Amendment on Kansas ballot this fall would provide pretext for voter suppression laws (Column)
“On Nov. 3, Kansans will vote on whether to amend our state constitution, again. This time, we’ll be voting on whether to make it harder for many American citizens who live in Kansas to vote in future elections,” Amii Castle writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
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