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Former Lawrence school district para pleads not guilty to child sex crimes
A former Lawrence school district paraeducator pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges related to allegedly grooming and inappropriately touching a student.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Developers want Costco tax revenue to fund K-10 projects; Lawrence City Commission to weigh in
Developers are seeking tax incentives for a soccer complex, a flight school, a velodrome arena, a walking trail, a wildflower park, thousands of single-family homes and more along K-10 in Lawrence.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Former Lawrence school district para pleads not guilty to child sex crimes
A former Lawrence school district paraeducator pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges related to allegedly grooming and inappropriately touching a student.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Developers want Costco tax revenue to fund K-10 projects; Lawrence City Commission to weigh in
Developers are seeking tax incentives for a soccer complex, a flight school, a velodrome arena, a walking trail, a wildflower park, thousands of single-family homes and more along K-10 in Lawrence.
Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible
Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union files grievance, bargains for pay increase
KU’s faculty union filed a grievance over an employee whose hours were reduced, and members remain frustrated by delays in pay negotiations for next year, the union’s president said.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible
Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union files grievance, bargains for pay increase
KU’s faculty union filed a grievance over an employee whose hours were reduced, and members remain frustrated by delays in pay negotiations for next year, the union’s president said.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible
Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union files grievance, bargains for pay increase
KU’s faculty union filed a grievance over an employee whose hours were reduced, and members remain frustrated by delays in pay negotiations for next year, the union’s president said.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Family Promise founder to host meeting about childcare in Lawrence after Hilltop closure announcement
Family Promise of Lawrence’s founder is convening local organizations, churches and families to brainstorm solutions for a growing childcare shortage in town expected after the closure of Hilltop.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 12-18, 2026
This honeybee is working furiously on these asters for end-of-the-season nectar and pollen. “Winter bees” are physiologically distinct, and asters continue blooming until first frost so bees can overwinter.
Suspense thriller with stacked Lawrence cast, crew to bring horror sans gore to theater screens
A stacked Lawrence cast and a landmark piece of architecture will stoke viewers’ fear of vulnerability in “One Eye Open,” a suspense-thriller getting an October theatrical release in AMCs and at Liberty Hall.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear update on Pinckney Coffee Shop
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will hear updates on the student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
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STATE NEWS
In race for Kansas governor, Masterson and Holscher focus on taxes and education funding
With Election Day less than a month away, Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher continue to focus on education and property taxes on the campaign trail.
Kansas AG has a history of using unreliable expert witnesses in high-profile cases
A woman who testified anonymously in Douglas County court earlier this month is one of several witnesses Kansas AG Kris Kobach has brought forward whose bias and credibility has been questioned.
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Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
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? — is simple. It’s easy to open one.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Chip is the KU football team’s newest No. 1 fan
Pet of the Week Chip, who sometimes has a nervous disposition toward men, defied the odds during a day out with 11 KU football players.
Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class
As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Go all-out for Halloween with these October events around Lawrence
Whether you’ve got kids in costumes looking for some mild frights or you’re ready to go all-out with guts and gore on Halloween night, Lawrence has plenty of seasonal festivities this month.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Chip is the KU football team’s newest No. 1 fan
Pet of the Week Chip, who sometimes has a nervous disposition toward men, defied the odds during a day out with 11 KU football players.
Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class
As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Go all-out for Halloween with these October events around Lawrence
Whether you’ve got kids in costumes looking for some mild frights or you’re ready to go all-out with guts and gore on Halloween night, Lawrence has plenty of seasonal festivities this month.
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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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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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