Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Prosecutors lay out evidence against teens charged in Hawk shooting; murder charge against one dropped
Bar employees, students and police testified Tuesday about what happened the night of a fatal shooting last month at the Hawk, a popular bar near KU’s campus.
Bill would require Kansas schools to stock naloxone, provide fentanyl prevention education
Parents, first responders and educators are urging lawmakers to require schools to stock naloxone and provide fentanyl prevention education to prevent overdoses and deaths.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Prosecutors lay out evidence against teens charged in Hawk shooting; murder charge against one dropped
Bar employees, students and police testified Tuesday about what happened the night of a fatal shooting last month at the Hawk, a popular bar near KU’s campus.
Bill would require Kansas schools to stock naloxone, provide fentanyl prevention education
Parents, first responders and educators are urging lawmakers to require schools to stock naloxone and provide fentanyl prevention education to prevent overdoses and deaths.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence staff to advise nominating Watson Park as local historical landmark
City of Lawrence staff members will soon publish a report recommending that the city add Watson Park to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
Lawrence school board adds Indigenous Peoples Day as paid holiday, hears NASS report
Lawrence school board members approved calendars for 2026-2028 that include Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday the same evening that they received a report on Native American Student Services.
Lawrence Farmers Market likes South Park for its permanent home; city commission to hear report
The team working on the Lawrence Farmers Market’s search for a permanent site is now recommending South Park. Lawrence city commissioners will hear a report on Tuesday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence staff to advise nominating Watson Park as local historical landmark
City of Lawrence staff members will soon publish a report recommending that the city add Watson Park to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
Lawrence school board adds Indigenous Peoples Day as paid holiday, hears NASS report
Lawrence school board members approved calendars for 2026-2028 that include Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday the same evening that they received a report on Native American Student Services.
Lawrence Farmers Market likes South Park for its permanent home; city commission to hear report
The team working on the Lawrence Farmers Market’s search for a permanent site is now recommending South Park. Lawrence city commissioners will hear a report on Tuesday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence staff to advise nominating Watson Park as local historical landmark
City of Lawrence staff members will soon publish a report recommending that the city add Watson Park to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
Lawrence school board adds Indigenous Peoples Day as paid holiday, hears NASS report
Lawrence school board members approved calendars for 2026-2028 that include Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday the same evening that they received a report on Native American Student Services.
Lawrence Farmers Market likes South Park for its permanent home; city commission to hear report
The team working on the Lawrence Farmers Market’s search for a permanent site is now recommending South Park. Lawrence city commissioners will hear a report on Tuesday.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 9-15, 2026
This yellow crocus began blooming at the end of last week in Douglas County. The ornamental snow drops are also likely blooming, with daffodil leaves beginning to poke up.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sanctuary Alliance asks people to call hotline if they spot possible ICE activity in Lawrence
A Lawrence-based collective advocating for immigrant rights is asking people to call their rapid response hotline if they spot any potential ICE activity around town.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Waldorf-inspired high school to open this August in Lawrence, starting with one class
A new Waldorf-inspired high school will open in August, starting with one class of freshmen that will be taught at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Valentine’s Day events around Lawrence for kids, adults and everyone in between
From a romance-themed night of Slavic fortunetelling to sugar cookie decorating for kids, here’s a list of heart-fluttering events happening around Lawrence for Valentine’s Day and the week leading up to it.
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STATE NEWS
A new strategy in Olathe builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is using community land trusts to build entire neighborhoods that aim to help address the state’s affordable housing shortage.
Trans Kansans and allies use Statehouse restrooms in act of ‘malicious compliance’
For many trans Kansans and allied activists, Friday’s “pee-in” wasn’t their first time in the state Capitol building in Topeka. Years of commitment to the cause led to the day’s event.
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COMMUNITY VOICES (OPINION)
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Tom Harper: Lawrence volunteers craft a story we need right now (Column)
Kim Brook brings the supplies and encouragement for Lawrence volunteers to come together and create hundreds of handmade valentines for Meals on Wheels recipients, Tom Harper writes in this column.
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.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Discerning Dudley is built for the out-of-doors
Pet of the Week Dudley, a yellow lab, has all the makings of a great en plein air painter — if only he had opposable thumbs.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Seed library soon to open and Kaw Valley Seed Fair coming up in Lawrence
Lawrence community organizations and vendors will host opportunities to grow your seed collection and learn more about gardening the next two weekends.
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Lawrence High School student artists shine in regional competition, advance to nationals
Lawrence High School students are celebrating success in a prestigious regional art competition, and many of their works will advance to the national level.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Discerning Dudley is built for the out-of-doors
Pet of the Week Dudley, a yellow lab, has all the makings of a great en plein air painter — if only he had opposable thumbs.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Seed library soon to open and Kaw Valley Seed Fair coming up in Lawrence
Lawrence community organizations and vendors will host opportunities to grow your seed collection and learn more about gardening the next two weekends.
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Lawrence High School student artists shine in regional competition, advance to nationals
Lawrence High School students are celebrating success in a prestigious regional art competition, and many of their works will advance to the national level.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Camp sweep near I-70 in Lawrence leaves people asking where else they can go
People living in tents and hand-built structures near Interstate 70 in Lawrence
were forced to vacate the property in the cold during a camp sweep Wednesday. Many had their possessions destroyed and don’t know where they can go next.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union still without contract nearly two years in; city commissioner urges progress
Contract negotiations between KU’s administration and faculty union remain stalled after more than 600 days of bargaining, and a Lawrence city commissioner has joined those urging KU to end the delays.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Fatal shooting at Hawk stemmed from argument with bar staff, Lawrence police allege
A confrontation at the Hawk, a popular bar near KU’s campus, escalated from a dispute with bar staff members to gunfire that killed an 18-year-old and left a 16-year-old critically injured, court records show.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Free State high school students hold walkouts to protest ICE
Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Camp sweep near I-70 in Lawrence leaves people asking where else they can go
People living in tents and hand-built structures near Interstate 70 in Lawrence
were forced to vacate the property in the cold during a camp sweep Wednesday. Many had their possessions destroyed and don’t know where they can go next.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union still without contract nearly two years in; city commissioner urges progress
Contract negotiations between KU’s administration and faculty union remain stalled after more than 600 days of bargaining, and a Lawrence city commissioner has joined those urging KU to end the delays.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Fatal shooting at Hawk stemmed from argument with bar staff, Lawrence police allege
A confrontation at the Hawk, a popular bar near KU’s campus, escalated from a dispute with bar staff members to gunfire that killed an 18-year-old and left a 16-year-old critically injured, court records show.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Free State high school students hold walkouts to protest ICE
Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.
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MORE 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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Letter to the Times: A 3-point plan to achieve more accessible and affordable housing
“Local data … makes clear that Lawrence needs more housing that is both affordable and accessible,” members of the Accessibility in Affordable Housing Workgroup write in this letter to the Times.
Letter to the Times: Raise the age for free rec center access
“Lawrence city commissioners should increase the age limit for youths to be eligible for free access to recreation facilities from 17 to 26,” Irene Ratzlaff Soderstrom writes in this letter to the Times.
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Ken Lassman: Wakarusa River Valley is a key wildlife corridor (Column)
“It is important in the current conversations about developments along the South Lawrence Trafficway … to have a better appreciation of what the Wakarusa Valley represents to the larger community of wildlife,” Ken Lassman 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.
Letter to the Times: A 3-point plan to achieve more accessible and affordable housing
“Local data … makes clear that Lawrence needs more housing that is both affordable and accessible,” members of the Accessibility in Affordable Housing Workgroup write in this letter to the Times.
Letter to the Times: Raise the age for free rec center access
“Lawrence city commissioners should increase the age limit for youths to be eligible for free access to recreation facilities from 17 to 26,” Irene Ratzlaff Soderstrom writes in this letter to the Times.
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Ken Lassman: Wakarusa River Valley is a key wildlife corridor (Column)
“It is important in the current conversations about developments along the South Lawrence Trafficway … to have a better appreciation of what the Wakarusa Valley represents to the larger community of wildlife,” Ken Lassman writes in this column.
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