Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Red Corn inaugurated as Haskell president, says university needs to continue to evolve
Alex Red Corn was inaugurated as president of Haskell Indian Nations University on Tuesday. He called Haskell’s story one of innovation and perseverance.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Southbound bridge into downtown Lawrence has reopened after fire
The Lawrence Police Department shut down the southbound lanes of the bridge from North Lawrence into downtown for a couple of hours Tuesday following a fire under the bridge.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Red Corn inaugurated as Haskell president, says university needs to continue to evolve
Alex Red Corn was inaugurated as president of Haskell Indian Nations University on Tuesday. He called Haskell’s story one of innovation and perseverance.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Southbound bridge into downtown Lawrence has reopened after fire
The Lawrence Police Department shut down the southbound lanes of the bridge from North Lawrence into downtown for a couple of hours Tuesday following a fire under the bridge.
Lawrence city commissioners voice concerns about camping in wake of fire
Lawrence city commissioners quizzed city staff Tuesday on how they can take action for public safety following a fire under the Kansas River bridge that police say was related to someone’s camp.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Kansas had a postpunk revolution; learn about it at this Lawrence event
A new book on the postpunk revolution in Kansas taunts the reader: “Flyover Country? Fly over THIS.” Find out more at an upcoming author talk.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Fuzzy overlords to take over Lawrence Arts Center with cat videos
CatVideoFest is returning to the Lawrence Arts Center with this year’s star-studded cast of “A Bunch of Cats,” per the event page.
Lawrence city commissioners voice concerns about camping in wake of fire
Lawrence city commissioners quizzed city staff Tuesday on how they can take action for public safety following a fire under the Kansas River bridge that police say was related to someone’s camp.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Kansas had a postpunk revolution; learn about it at this Lawrence event
A new book on the postpunk revolution in Kansas taunts the reader: “Flyover Country? Fly over THIS.” Find out more at an upcoming author talk.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Fuzzy overlords to take over Lawrence Arts Center with cat videos
CatVideoFest is returning to the Lawrence Arts Center with this year’s star-studded cast of “A Bunch of Cats,” per the event page.
Lawrence city commissioners voice concerns about camping in wake of fire
Lawrence city commissioners quizzed city staff Tuesday on how they can take action for public safety following a fire under the Kansas River bridge that police say was related to someone’s camp.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Kansas had a postpunk revolution; learn about it at this Lawrence event
A new book on the postpunk revolution in Kansas taunts the reader: “Flyover Country? Fly over THIS.” Find out more at an upcoming author talk.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Fuzzy overlords to take over Lawrence Arts Center with cat videos
CatVideoFest is returning to the Lawrence Arts Center with this year’s star-studded cast of “A Bunch of Cats,” per the event page.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Lawrence school board members express optimism for public education in wake of election
Lawrence school board members on Monday voiced some optimism for the future of public schools and gratitude for Kansas voters following last week’s election.
KPR’s Live Day promises 6 free classical concerts and a hoedown
Kansas Public Radio is gearing up for a jam-packed day of live classical concerts with a concurrent broadcast and a country crossover to end the evening.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Pretzelly brick-and-mortar in Lawrence looks pretty in pink as staff prep for opening day
As the Pretzelly store nears opening day in Lawrence, staff are putting the final touches on some bright pink surprises, including new menu items.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library to open branch in west Lawrence
The Lawrence Public Library will open a new west Lawrence location next summer, marking its first expansion out of downtown.
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STATE NEWS
Kansas Republican takes aim at supposed foreign donors, plans to prosecute as secretary of state
Republican Pat Proctor suggested without evidence that foreign donors contributed to the tens of millions of dollars in cash that helped Democrats win last week, and promised to embrace his power to prosecute if he becomes the state’s top elections official.
Kansas lawmakers plunge ahead with unproven IT system despite huge risks
The Kansas Legislature’s bipartisan leadership committed to implement an unproven bill-writing software system despite skepticism the private contractor might not deliver a workable platform for start of the 2027 session.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library to open branch in west Lawrence
The Lawrence Public Library will open a new west Lawrence location next summer, marking its first expansion out of downtown.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Get help clearing your sidewalks, or volunteer to shovel, when it snows in Lawrence
Lawrence community members can sign up to get help shoveling their sidewalks this winter — or sign up to do the shoveling.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Lawrence residents can submit their ideas to name a snowplow again this year
People can submit their ideas for a new Lawrence snowplow name until Nov. 15. The crews who treat and clear streets during winter weather will make the final decision on the new name.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Downtown parade and more Lawrence events to recognize veterans
A parade in downtown Lawrence will celebrate veterans throughout Douglas County, plus a free breakfast for retired and current military personnel, a colors ceremony and more are planned.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Percolator signs 3-month lease to be art-filled third space in downtown
Lawrence Percolator, an arts nonprofit, is the new short-term renter of the former Squishingtons Candy and Liberty Hall Video storefront. Percolator previously had a pop-up there supported by OpenStudios, a program that connects local artists with vacant commercial spaces.
Lawrence residents can submit their ideas to name a snowplow again this year
People can submit their ideas for a new Lawrence snowplow name until Nov. 15. The crews who treat and clear streets during winter weather will make the final decision on the new name.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Downtown parade and more Lawrence events to recognize veterans
A parade in downtown Lawrence will celebrate veterans throughout Douglas County, plus a free breakfast for retired and current military personnel, a colors ceremony and more are planned.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Percolator signs 3-month lease to be art-filled third space in downtown
Lawrence Percolator, an arts nonprofit, is the new short-term renter of the former Squishingtons Candy and Liberty Hall Video storefront. Percolator previously had a pop-up there supported by OpenStudios, a program that connects local artists with vacant commercial spaces.
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Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension
Lawrence voters on Tuesday backed an increase and extension of the city’s transit sales tax for the third time since 2008.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races
Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission will win three open seats in Tuesday’s election.
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.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension
Lawrence voters on Tuesday backed an increase and extension of the city’s transit sales tax for the third time since 2008.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races
Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission will win three open seats in Tuesday’s election.
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.
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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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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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