Why are there so many vape shops in Lawrence? Health department wants them to butt out
The director of the Lawrence-Douglas County health department says the answer to the age-old question — why are there so many vape shops here? — has a simple answer. It’s easy to open one.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Advocacy group ready to negotiate with KU to define clear policies around anti-trans state law
A transgender solidarity group petitioned KU to better support its queer community in the face of anti-trans state laws. A member of the chancellor’s office says they’re willing to talk.
Why are there so many vape shops in Lawrence? Health department wants them to butt out
The director of the Lawrence-Douglas County health department says the answer to the age-old question — why are there so many vape shops here? — has a simple answer. It’s easy to open one.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Advocacy group ready to negotiate with KU to define clear policies around anti-trans state law
A transgender solidarity group petitioned KU to better support its queer community in the face of anti-trans state laws. A member of the chancellor’s office says they’re willing to talk.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves plan to issue revenue bonds for water and sewer projects
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to allow the city to sell revenue bonds to fund about $26.5 million of water and sewage system projects.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Reminder: One week left to make sure you’re registered to vote in Kansas’ Nov. 3 election
One week remains for Kansans to register to vote or update their voter registration ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade names beneficiaries; fall event coming up
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced three organizations that will benefit from the 40th parade and the fundraising festivities leading up to it.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves plan to issue revenue bonds for water and sewer projects
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to allow the city to sell revenue bonds to fund about $26.5 million of water and sewage system projects.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Reminder: One week left to make sure you’re registered to vote in Kansas’ Nov. 3 election
One week remains for Kansans to register to vote or update their voter registration ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade names beneficiaries; fall event coming up
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced three organizations that will benefit from the 40th parade and the fundraising festivities leading up to it.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves plan to issue revenue bonds for water and sewer projects
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to allow the city to sell revenue bonds to fund about $26.5 million of water and sewage system projects.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Reminder: One week left to make sure you’re registered to vote in Kansas’ Nov. 3 election
One week remains for Kansans to register to vote or update their voter registration ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade names beneficiaries; fall event coming up
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced three organizations that will benefit from the 40th parade and the fundraising festivities leading up to it.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Douglas County Commission to hear more about plan for Wakarusa River Valley
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a plan for future collaboration in the Wakarusa River Valley.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Fall for a good book at the Lawrence Public Library book sale
Choose from more than 60,000 books, CDs and DVDs for $2 or less apiece at the upcoming fall book sale to benefit the Lawrence Public Library.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Hilltop closure is final, chancellor says, but work group will seek childcare solutions
KU’s chancellor says the closure of Hilltop is final, but the university is putting together a work group of faculty and staff to evaluate “practical long-term childcare solutions.”
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider approving bikes plan, bonds for sewer projects
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving an updated bikes plan and vote on whether to authorize the city to issue bonds to fund about $26.5 million in sewer projects.
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STATE NEWS
Kansas attorney general nominees Kris Kobach, Chris Mann tussle in campaign debate
Republican Kris Kobach and Democrat Chris Mann clashed Tuesday in a debate on their top priority as Kansas attorney general, their perspectives on capital punishment and even what they considered their opponents’ greatest attribute.
Kansas’ third-party secretary of state candidate eager to inspire electoral evolution
Scott Morgan’s third-party candidacy to become Kansas’ top election officer is based on the premise that voters are intensely frustrated by hyper-partisan lawmakers motivated by showdowns instead of collaboration.
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Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Here’s how to stay in the loop about City of Lawrence data center research
The City of Lawrence is researching data centers in order to decide what local regulation should look like. Staff will seek community feedback starting in the winter.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence advisory board will review these 12 affordable housing trust fund applications
Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board will soon hear presentations from 12 applicants vying for about $3.3 million total from the city’s housing trust fund, which has $700,000 to allocate for 2027.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Sept. 19-30, 2026 (Sponsored post)
“As usual, Lawrence readers are interested in everything new and local! No. 1 on the list, ‘Bake Anything’ by Erin Jeanne McDowell, exemplifies just this,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Kaw Valley Field Day to feature Split Lip Rayfield, pumpkin patch, local food
Kaw Valley Field Day is returning for a second year to invite people of all ages to the river valley for an evening of fun and education.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Don’t talk to Bailey until she’s had her cuddles
Whether she’s got a little side eye or is taking her best 0.5 selfie, Pet of the Week Bailey is learning how to work a crowd with her cuteness.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Sept. 19-30, 2026 (Sponsored post)
“As usual, Lawrence readers are interested in everything new and local! No. 1 on the list, ‘Bake Anything’ by Erin Jeanne McDowell, exemplifies just this,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Kaw Valley Field Day to feature Split Lip Rayfield, pumpkin patch, local food
Kaw Valley Field Day is returning for a second year to invite people of all ages to the river valley for an evening of fun and education.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Don’t talk to Bailey until she’s had her cuddles
Whether she’s got a little side eye or is taking her best 0.5 selfie, Pet of the Week Bailey is learning how to work a crowd with her cuteness.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Newly appointed Haskell president shares hopes for institution’s future
As Haskell’s newly confirmed president, Alex Red Corn wants to help steward a culture of improvement, grow external partnerships and implement a new strategic plan.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Faculty, elected officials ask KU to reconsider closing Hilltop
More than 450 KU faculty, staff and graduate students and several elected officials have signed letters urging the university to rethink closing Hilltop Child Development Center.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Alex Red Corn confirmed as Haskell president
The federal government has confirmed Alex Red Corn as the president of Haskell Indian Nations University.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Hilltop Child Development Center closure leaves community hurt, unsure of future
Many parents have been left scrambling because of the abrupt closure of Hilltop, the longtime childcare center on KU’s campus.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Newly appointed Haskell president shares hopes for institution’s future
As Haskell’s newly confirmed president, Alex Red Corn wants to help steward a culture of improvement, grow external partnerships and implement a new strategic plan.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Faculty, elected officials ask KU to reconsider closing Hilltop
More than 450 KU faculty, staff and graduate students and several elected officials have signed letters urging the university to rethink closing Hilltop Child Development Center.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Alex Red Corn confirmed as Haskell president
The federal government has confirmed Alex Red Corn as the president of Haskell Indian Nations University.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Hilltop Child Development Center closure leaves community hurt, unsure of future
Many parents have been left scrambling because of the abrupt closure of Hilltop, the longtime childcare center on KU’s campus.
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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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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.
TJ Campsey: We must struggle together to reach bold, brave solutions (Column)
“We need to find our common strength. That means rejecting the fear and hatred the GOP manufactures to keep us divided and weak,” TJ Campsey writes in this 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.
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.
TJ Campsey: We must struggle together to reach bold, brave solutions (Column)
“We need to find our common strength. That means rejecting the fear and hatred the GOP manufactures to keep us divided and weak,” TJ Campsey writes in this column.
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