Planning commissioners recommend annexing 63 acres in northwestern Lawrence
Planning commissioners on Wednesday voted to recommend annexing property west of Lawrence Nature Park into city limits for a potential housing development.
Senate bill would uncork round-the-clock drinking in Kansas during FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup games will go around-the-clock, but under current law the alcoholic drinks in Kansas will stop before the final whistle. A proposed Senate bill would change that.
Planning commissioners recommend annexing 63 acres in northwestern Lawrence
Planning commissioners on Wednesday voted to recommend annexing property west of Lawrence Nature Park into city limits for a potential housing development.
Senate bill would uncork round-the-clock drinking in Kansas during FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup games will go around-the-clock, but under current law the alcoholic drinks in Kansas will stop before the final whistle. A proposed Senate bill would change that.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County property owners to see value increases of 1-8%
The Douglas County appraiser’s office will soon mail out change of value notices, and owners of most residential and commercial properties will see valuation increases of 1% to 8%.
Contributed photo
KU to hold festival to celebrate Latin American classical music
KU is set to host its second annual Latin American Art Music Festival, which will highlight musical traditions from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Lawrence can celebrate the arrival of spring at CREES’ Spring Festival
There will be no shortage of bliny at this weekend’s Spring Festival, hosted by KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County property owners to see value increases of 1-8%
The Douglas County appraiser’s office will soon mail out change of value notices, and owners of most residential and commercial properties will see valuation increases of 1% to 8%.
Contributed photo
KU to hold festival to celebrate Latin American classical music
KU is set to host its second annual Latin American Art Music Festival, which will highlight musical traditions from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Lawrence can celebrate the arrival of spring at CREES’ Spring Festival
There will be no shortage of bliny at this weekend’s Spring Festival, hosted by KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County property owners to see value increases of 1-8%
The Douglas County appraiser’s office will soon mail out change of value notices, and owners of most residential and commercial properties will see valuation increases of 1% to 8%.
Contributed photo
KU to hold festival to celebrate Latin American classical music
KU is set to host its second annual Latin American Art Music Festival, which will highlight musical traditions from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Lawrence can celebrate the arrival of spring at CREES’ Spring Festival
There will be no shortage of bliny at this weekend’s Spring Festival, hosted by KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
KU plans slate of public events to celebrate Kansas Union centennial
KU will celebrate a century of the Kansas Union with events open to the public, including glow-in-the-dark mini golf and a bowling alley, a casino night and cake galore.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Bellamy has abiding love of humans, boopable nose
Even after 161 days at the Lawrence Humane Society with little reprieve, boopable Bellamy goes through life with a huge, happy grin.
Adam Schultz
Former police officer injured during Capitol riot to speak in Lawrence, hold rally
Michael Fanone, a former Washington, D.C. police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol, will soon give a talk in Lawrence before holding a rally in South Park.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence high school students protest ICE detainments
A week after ICE detained five people in Lawrence, high school students protested at the corner of Ninth and Massachusetts streets Tuesday, saying the local ICE activity made speaking out even more important.
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STATE NEWS
Kansas House dramatically amends bill aimed at constraining local property tax increases
The Kansas House voted Wednesday to alter significant provisions of a bipartisan property tax reform bill granting the public a direct voice in decisions by local government to raise property taxes more than 3% annually.
Opponents of proposed ICE detention center in Leavenworth make final push as vote nears
Tensions ran high in Leavenworth Tuesday evening. Protesters gathered outside city hall as city leaders considered a private prison company’s application to house immigration detainees in the historic prison town.
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COMMUNITY VOICES (OPINION)
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Amy Helmer: Life, liberty, and the right to pee (Column)
“Fearmongering over the alleged safety risks of peeing is so deeply American, it is hardly surprising that the modern-day politician increasingly attempts to frame transgender people as political scapegoats,” Amy Helmer writes in this column.
Letter to the Times: City of Lawrence should revise, not rescind, sustainability ordinance
“While the federal government is undoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Lawrence can and should lead the way,” members of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County write in this letter to the Times.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Feb. 25, 2026 (Sponsored post)
“The top 3 books are all local authors who presented incredible readings for their new titles. Keep your eyes peeled for the March event announcements and April’s events (which are completely stacked),” the Raven Book Store writes.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Bellamy has abiding love of humans, boopable nose
Even after 161 days at the Lawrence Humane Society with little reprieve, boopable Bellamy goes through life with a huge, happy grin.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High powwow highlights young dancers’ self-expression, provides community fellowship
The Lawrence High School Intertribal Club Powwow on Saturday gave young dancers a place to express themselves and provided attendees a space for fellowship following recent ICE detentions in town.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Feb. 25, 2026 (Sponsored post)
“The top 3 books are all local authors who presented incredible readings for their new titles. Keep your eyes peeled for the March event announcements and April’s events (which are completely stacked),” the Raven Book Store writes.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Bellamy has abiding love of humans, boopable nose
Even after 161 days at the Lawrence Humane Society with little reprieve, boopable Bellamy goes through life with a huge, happy grin.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High powwow highlights young dancers’ self-expression, provides community fellowship
The Lawrence High School Intertribal Club Powwow on Saturday gave young dancers a place to express themselves and provided attendees a space for fellowship following recent ICE detentions in town.
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Bert Nash names interim as new CEO
Dr. Kirsten Watkins has been named the permanent CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center following eight months in the interim role.
via Sanctuary Alliance
Lawrence police, Douglas County Sheriff say they had no notice ahead of ICE arrests
Spokespeople for the Lawrence Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said that neither agency was involved in Tuesday’s ICE sightings and arrests, nor did they know they were coming.
via Sanctuary Alliance
Multiple reports of ICE detainments, sightings in Lawrence; 5 arrests confirmed, advocates say
Lawrence was swept with reports of ICE sightings and arrests Tuesday. Advocates say they’ve confirmed five people were detained.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment
The Lawrence Humane Society has taken in three dogs so far this year who were surrendered because their owners were afraid of detainment and deportation. The shelter had never documented cases like this before.
Bert Nash names interim as new CEO
Dr. Kirsten Watkins has been named the permanent CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center following eight months in the interim role.
via Sanctuary Alliance
Lawrence police, Douglas County Sheriff say they had no notice ahead of ICE arrests
Spokespeople for the Lawrence Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said that neither agency was involved in Tuesday’s ICE sightings and arrests, nor did they know they were coming.
via Sanctuary Alliance
Multiple reports of ICE detainments, sightings in Lawrence; 5 arrests confirmed, advocates say
Lawrence was swept with reports of ICE sightings and arrests Tuesday. Advocates say they’ve confirmed five people were detained.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment
The Lawrence Humane Society has taken in three dogs so far this year who were surrendered because their owners were afraid of detainment and deportation. The shelter had never documented cases like this before.
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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.
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.
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/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.
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.
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