New Abstraction Series to bring experimental music to Lawrence
A new quarterly concert series focused on bringing experimental jazz, improvised music and other genre-defying acts to Lawrence will soon debut at the Lawrence Arts Center.
The Kansas dairy industry is growing, and it’s on the shoulders of immigrant workers
Kansas has a fast-growing dairy industry, but milking cows isn’t easy and it’s hard to find workers. Industry groups say immigrants are critical and those workers say they’re needed to feed Kansas families.
New Abstraction Series to bring experimental music to Lawrence
A new quarterly concert series focused on bringing experimental jazz, improvised music and other genre-defying acts to Lawrence will soon debut at the Lawrence Arts Center.
The Kansas dairy industry is growing, and it’s on the shoulders of immigrant workers
Kansas has a fast-growing dairy industry, but milking cows isn’t easy and it’s hard to find workers. Industry groups say immigrants are critical and those workers say they’re needed to feed Kansas families.
Douglas County Commission approves 2027 budget
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes
It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month.
Local writers to read from latest ‘Write Bridge’ issue at Lawrence event
Lawrence-area writers will gather Saturday for a live read-around celebrating the summer issue of “The Write Bridge” literary journal, themed “Freedom & Tyranny.”
Douglas County Commission approves 2027 budget
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes
It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month.
Local writers to read from latest ‘Write Bridge’ issue at Lawrence event
Lawrence-area writers will gather Saturday for a live read-around celebrating the summer issue of “The Write Bridge” literary journal, themed “Freedom & Tyranny.”
Douglas County Commission approves 2027 budget
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes
It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month.
Local writers to read from latest ‘Write Bridge’ issue at Lawrence event
Lawrence-area writers will gather Saturday for a live read-around celebrating the summer issue of “The Write Bridge” literary journal, themed “Freedom & Tyranny.”
LAWRENCE NEWS
Lawrence airport manager outlines goals for growth
The Lawrence airport could grow significantly in the coming years and decades. Fortunately for taxpayers, the new airport manager said a core tenet of airports is that they should pay for themselves.
Ibram X. Kendi to return to Lawrence, discuss new book and current events
Award-winning author, historian and antiracist scholar Ibram X. Kendi will soon return to Lawrence to discuss ideas from his latest book on the rise of conspiracy theories, authoritarianism and the erosion of democracy in the United States.
Here’s how much Lawrence spent on the search for the new city manager
The City of Lawrence paid an executive search firm and brought four city manager candidates to town this spring. With the final expenses tallied, here’s what it all cost.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Black Jack Battlefield board seeks public feedback for planning efforts
The advisory board for Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park is seeking public input via an online survey to plan for the future of the historic site.
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STATE NEWS
Kansas to receive $134 million in transformative Meta settlement
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram agreed to a huge consumer protection settlement and promised to implement sweeping safety features to protect kids. Kansas will get $134 million.
Kansas legislators share frustration over surging waitlist for services to people with disabilities
Kansas legislators object to diversion of $24 million to disability services for frail older people and people with brain injuries that had been earmarked for benefit of Kansans with intellectual or developmental disabilities stuck for years on a bloated waiting list.
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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: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes
It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month.
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.
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.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes
It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month.
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.
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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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Hilltop Child Development Center parents rally, push KU for changes and answers
Parents, student-parents and supporters rallied Wednesday, urging KU administrators to preserve Hilltop Child Development Center and respond to concerns about high staff turnover, classroom disruptions and a possible closure.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City Commission approves west Lawrence annexation for Beacon Landing development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved annexation and rezoning requests for nearly 300 acres of land in western Lawrence for a new development, Beacon Landing.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
August 2026 election canvass: Douglas County sees its second-largest primary turnout
This month’s primary election in Douglas County offered poll workers a “surprise whammy at the end” as voter numbers suddenly increased, leading to the county’s second-highest primary turnout to date.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence man gets 2 life sentences for 2022 double murder, attempted murder of police
A Douglas County judge on Thursday sentenced a man to two consecutive life prison terms for the murder of two men and the attempted murder and assault of police officers.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Hilltop Child Development Center parents rally, push KU for changes and answers
Parents, student-parents and supporters rallied Wednesday, urging KU administrators to preserve Hilltop Child Development Center and respond to concerns about high staff turnover, classroom disruptions and a possible closure.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City Commission approves west Lawrence annexation for Beacon Landing development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved annexation and rezoning requests for nearly 300 acres of land in western Lawrence for a new development, Beacon Landing.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
August 2026 election canvass: Douglas County sees its second-largest primary turnout
This month’s primary election in Douglas County offered poll workers a “surprise whammy at the end” as voter numbers suddenly increased, leading to the county’s second-highest primary turnout to date.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence man gets 2 life sentences for 2022 double murder, attempted murder of police
A Douglas County judge on Thursday sentenced a man to two consecutive life prison terms for the murder of two men and the attempted murder and assault of police officers.
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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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