Planning commission to consider annexation, rezoning requests for land west of K-10 and near airport
Requests to annex another 300-plus acres into Lawrence — 177 acres west of K-10, and 137 near the airport — are on planning commissioners’ Monday agenda for consideration.
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, who fractured a political glass ceiling as the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, died Friday at age 94.
Planning commission to consider annexation, rezoning requests for land west of K-10 and near airport
Requests to annex another 300-plus acres into Lawrence — 177 acres west of K-10, and 137 near the airport — are on planning commissioners’ Monday agenda for consideration.
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, who fractured a political glass ceiling as the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, died Friday at age 94.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Kansas Native American Affairs director to share ribbonwork culture at Lawrence museum event
Folks can hear a talk and watch a demonstration of ribbonwork from woodland Native American communities at an upcoming Watkins Museum event.
Lawrence school board to consider approving property tax rate, hear AI update
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider setting the maximum property tax rate for their upcoming budget, and they’ll hear an update on artificial intelligence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
New donut shop, taco chain, pop-up events among Lawrence business updates
Some new businesses are in the works around Lawrence, including a donut shop on Wakarusa, a taco chain coming to town and a pop-up vendor set to appear this weekend and next.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Kansas Native American Affairs director to share ribbonwork culture at Lawrence museum event
Folks can hear a talk and watch a demonstration of ribbonwork from woodland Native American communities at an upcoming Watkins Museum event.
Lawrence school board to consider approving property tax rate, hear AI update
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider setting the maximum property tax rate for their upcoming budget, and they’ll hear an update on artificial intelligence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
New donut shop, taco chain, pop-up events among Lawrence business updates
Some new businesses are in the works around Lawrence, including a donut shop on Wakarusa, a taco chain coming to town and a pop-up vendor set to appear this weekend and next.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Kansas Native American Affairs director to share ribbonwork culture at Lawrence museum event
Folks can hear a talk and watch a demonstration of ribbonwork from woodland Native American communities at an upcoming Watkins Museum event.
Lawrence school board to consider approving property tax rate, hear AI update
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider setting the maximum property tax rate for their upcoming budget, and they’ll hear an update on artificial intelligence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
New donut shop, taco chain, pop-up events among Lawrence business updates
Some new businesses are in the works around Lawrence, including a donut shop on Wakarusa, a taco chain coming to town and a pop-up vendor set to appear this weekend and next.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City soon to reopen 9th Street to traffic, plans to reconstruct Watson Park basketball court
The end of full road closures on Ninth Street is in sight as the Jayhawk Watershed Project progresses. Plus, the city plans to replace the basketball court torn out of Watson Park.
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Two artists follow their creative paths to the Lawrence Arts Center
The Lawrence Arts Center has selected printmaker Hibiki Miyazaki and ceramicist Reece Henderson as its 2026-27 artists-in-residence, bringing two creators focused on experimentation, teaching and community connections to town.
Watkins Museum, foundation to bring famous painting to Lawrence; exhibition to accompany it
The Watkins Museum of History is partnering with Art Bridges Foundation to bring a major 19th-century work of art to Lawrence, to be displayed in conjunction with a new series of exhibitions.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘Changing Lanes’ screening, panel in Lawrence to explore safer streets advocacy
The Lawrence Coalition for Safe Streets will soon host a free screening of “Changing Lanes,” followed by a panel discussion focused on community advocacy for pedestrian and bicycle safety.
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STATE NEWS
Kansans without tornado shelters could soon find safety in 3D-printed structures
3D-printed concrete blocks could help build severe weather shelters in places like manufactured home communities. K-State is developing the technology.
Transgender men in Kansas ‘compliance crew’ use women’s bathrooms to protest state law
A group of transgender men are protesting by complying with state law, highlighting the confusion caused by the law that requires them to use the women’s restroom in publicly owned facilities.
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COMMUNITY VOICES (OPINION)
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.
Suzanne Wikle: The future of public education in Kansas will be decided at the polls (Column)
“On Aug. 4, voters will see a ballot question asking if we should start directly electing our Kansas Supreme Court justices. … The threat to fairness of our public schools is one of the main reasons I’ll be voting ‘no,’” Suzanne Wikle writes in this column.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Meet bashful babies with fee-waived adoptions before Clear the Shelter weekend
The Lawrence Humane Society’s annual Clear the Shelter Day is turning into a weekendlong bonanza to help all of the shelter pets find their people. Meet some bashful babies who have their fees waived right now.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence: Get ready to welcome KU, Haskell students to town as move-in days are upon us
It’s that time of year again: Lawrence will soon welcome KU and Haskell students as they arrive en masse. That means traffic is going to be heavy in a few areas around town.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High student builds prototype to monitor river conditions in real time
Lawrence High School senior Liam Sturm is turning a box of electronics into a prototype he hopes will give residents real-time information about the rivers running through the community.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Meet bashful babies with fee-waived adoptions before Clear the Shelter weekend
The Lawrence Humane Society’s annual Clear the Shelter Day is turning into a weekendlong bonanza to help all of the shelter pets find their people. Meet some bashful babies who have their fees waived right now.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence: Get ready to welcome KU, Haskell students to town as move-in days are upon us
It’s that time of year again: Lawrence will soon welcome KU and Haskell students as they arrive en masse. That means traffic is going to be heavy in a few areas around town.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High student builds prototype to monitor river conditions in real time
Lawrence High School senior Liam Sturm is turning a box of electronics into a prototype he hopes will give residents real-time information about the rivers running through the community.
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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Democrats cheer amendment failure; Wikle to retain House seat
Attendees at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party in downtown Lawrence celebrated the failure of a proposed constitutional amendment as well as local candidates’ successes. Rep. Suzanne Wikle will retain her house seat.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission election results: Kelly to hold seat, Spurling to oust incumbent
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly will hold his longtime seat, and newcomer Ethan Spurling has ousted incumbent Gene Dorsey.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members voice concerns about framing of discussion on homelessness
Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday and many voiced concerns about a discussion hosted by three county and city commissioners and advertised as focusing on a plan to handle homelessness.
Douglas County voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Aug. 4, 2026 election
All registered Kansas voters can cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary election. Here’s a guide to help Douglas County voters make informed decisions on county, state and federal races.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Democrats cheer amendment failure; Wikle to retain House seat
Attendees at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party in downtown Lawrence celebrated the failure of a proposed constitutional amendment as well as local candidates’ successes. Rep. Suzanne Wikle will retain her house seat.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission election results: Kelly to hold seat, Spurling to oust incumbent
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly will hold his longtime seat, and newcomer Ethan Spurling has ousted incumbent Gene Dorsey.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members voice concerns about framing of discussion on homelessness
Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday and many voiced concerns about a discussion hosted by three county and city commissioners and advertised as focusing on a plan to handle homelessness.
Douglas County voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Aug. 4, 2026 election
All registered Kansas voters can cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary election. Here’s a guide to help Douglas County voters make informed decisions on county, state and federal races.
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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: I want to go to Algeria (and thanks to all!)
Algerians and Lawrencians proved to the world (and perhaps to ourselves) that it is possible to build bridges and break barriers, Tai Edwards writes in this letter to the Times.
Letter to the Times: Preserve the Wakarusa River ecosystem instead of building the 1059 development
“The proposed 1059 (formerly New Boston Crossing) development is a bad idea. If this project is realized, the environmental damage will be irremediable,” Dan Wildcat writes in this letter to the Times.
Clay Wirestone: As Pride Month dawns, Kansas governor helps celebrate rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker (Column)
“Happy Gilbert Baker Day! … He created a piece of American iconography that has spread across the globe and into the hearts of those who care for their gay neighbors: the rainbow pride flag,” Clay Wirestone 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.
Letter to the Times: I want to go to Algeria (and thanks to all!)
Algerians and Lawrencians proved to the world (and perhaps to ourselves) that it is possible to build bridges and break barriers, Tai Edwards writes in this letter to the Times.
Letter to the Times: Preserve the Wakarusa River ecosystem instead of building the 1059 development
“The proposed 1059 (formerly New Boston Crossing) development is a bad idea. If this project is realized, the environmental damage will be irremediable,” Dan Wildcat writes in this letter to the Times.
Clay Wirestone: As Pride Month dawns, Kansas governor helps celebrate rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker (Column)
“Happy Gilbert Baker Day! … He created a piece of American iconography that has spread across the globe and into the hearts of those who care for their gay neighbors: the rainbow pride flag,” Clay Wirestone writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
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