The ‘black gold’ rush is coming to Lawrence with a new curbside composting option for food scraps
Lawrence residents and businesses will have a new curbside compost option through Compost Collective KC that accepts food scraps like meat, bones and dairy.
Filing shows Kobach again took more donations than Kansas law allows, despite ethics complaint
After facing an ethics complaint in September for a similar issue, Kansas AG Kris Kobach once again took more campaign donations than the law allows. His campaign attributed them to coming from married couples.
The ‘black gold’ rush is coming to Lawrence with a new curbside composting option for food scraps
Lawrence residents and businesses will have a new curbside compost option through Compost Collective KC that accepts food scraps like meat, bones and dairy.
Filing shows Kobach again took more donations than Kansas law allows, despite ethics complaint
After facing an ethics complaint in September for a similar issue, Kansas AG Kris Kobach once again took more campaign donations than the law allows. His campaign attributed them to coming from married couples.
Lawrence music school welcoming winter with new album supporting student scholarships
The Americana Music Academy in Lawrence is releasing an album to help listeners weather the winter season and an open house celebration that will benefit their scholarship fund.
Lawrence sustainability board lands on priorities to advance during city strategic planning
After considering community input, Lawrence’s sustainability board finalized the environmental goals they will advance with the city commission in hopes that they’ll be embedded in the city’s 2030 strategic plan.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
On Hilltop’s last day, families say they are left grieving, trying to preserve lost community
Hilltop Child Development Center is officially closing Friday after years of turmoil. Families said they now face the daunting task of finding new childcare and are left grieving the longtime childcare center.
Lawrence music school welcoming winter with new album supporting student scholarships
The Americana Music Academy in Lawrence is releasing an album to help listeners weather the winter season and an open house celebration that will benefit their scholarship fund.
Lawrence sustainability board lands on priorities to advance during city strategic planning
After considering community input, Lawrence’s sustainability board finalized the environmental goals they will advance with the city commission in hopes that they’ll be embedded in the city’s 2030 strategic plan.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
On Hilltop’s last day, families say they are left grieving, trying to preserve lost community
Hilltop Child Development Center is officially closing Friday after years of turmoil. Families said they now face the daunting task of finding new childcare and are left grieving the longtime childcare center.
Lawrence music school welcoming winter with new album supporting student scholarships
The Americana Music Academy in Lawrence is releasing an album to help listeners weather the winter season and an open house celebration that will benefit their scholarship fund.
Lawrence sustainability board lands on priorities to advance during city strategic planning
After considering community input, Lawrence’s sustainability board finalized the environmental goals they will advance with the city commission in hopes that they’ll be embedded in the city’s 2030 strategic plan.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
On Hilltop’s last day, families say they are left grieving, trying to preserve lost community
Hilltop Child Development Center is officially closing Friday after years of turmoil. Families said they now face the daunting task of finding new childcare and are left grieving the longtime childcare center.
LAWRENCE NEWS
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New Lawrence birth, family center opening to the public
Parents have already taken home four healthy babies delivered at a new Lawrence birth center, Certified Nurse-Midwife Jodie Mayfield said. The center will host a family opening event for the community to stop by and take a peek.
Social sports venue, energy drink drive-thru coming to KU’s west campus
A social sports and entertainment venue and an energy drink drive-thru restaurant will be the newest additions to The Crossing at KU.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Judge won’t change bond for man charged in downtown Lawrence homicide; attorney argues self-defense
A judge denied a request to modify the bond for a man charged in a recent shooting in downtown Lawrence. His attorney argued he was acting in self-defense, but the prosecutor said eyewitness testimony doesn’t corroborate that.
Douglas County community members can help create zine about outdoors at workshops
Community members are invited to help create a collaborative zine exploring Douglas County’s outdoors during drop-in workshops.
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STATE NEWS
Marshall sued for charging ‘callous and predatory’ 18% interest rate on medical debt in Kansas
A class action usury lawsuit filed Thursday accuses U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and his former Great Bend medical practice of routinely charging patients illegal interest rates on unpaid medical debt.
Gov. Laura Kelly says blocking Medicaid expansion the ‘dumbest thing Kansas has ever done’
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the biggest disappointment of nearly eight years in office was the Kansas Legislature’s refusal to expand Medicaid health coverage to the working poor.
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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
Early voting is open in Douglas County; Lawrence rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots
Here’s info on early voting, which is underway Wednesday in Douglas County. Some Lawrence community members are also planning a rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots sooner rather than later.
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
Early voting is open in Douglas County; Lawrence rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots
Here’s info on early voting, which is underway Wednesday in Douglas County. Some Lawrence community members are also planning a rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots sooner rather than later.
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COMMUNITY VOICES
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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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