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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
LAWRENCE NEWS
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.
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.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 9-15, 2026
Many plants count on animals to plant the next generation by making edible seeds that help animals survive. You, too, can collect acorns for growing oaks.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear report on arts
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on visual and performing arts throughout the district this fall.
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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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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.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Algeria to welcome Lawrence delegation for a visit
A group of Lawrence community members, including Mayor Brad Finkeldei and City Commissioner Amber Sellers, will travel to Algeria next week.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Don’t ‘Turnip’ your nose at this arthritic, easygoing angel
Pet of the Week Turnip may be diagnosed with osteoarthritis, but this sweet girl still indulges in morning zoomies for the love of the game.
See Lawrence filmmaker’s documentary on program reuniting incarcerated parents with their kids
Catch a screening of a short documentary from a Lawrence filmmaker capturing one day of a program where incarcerated mothers can play with their children outside of prison walls.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Algeria to welcome Lawrence delegation for a visit
A group of Lawrence community members, including Mayor Brad Finkeldei and City Commissioner Amber Sellers, will travel to Algeria next week.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Don’t ‘Turnip’ your nose at this arthritic, easygoing angel
Pet of the Week Turnip may be diagnosed with osteoarthritis, but this sweet girl still indulges in morning zoomies for the love of the game.
See Lawrence filmmaker’s documentary on program reuniting incarcerated parents with their kids
Catch a screening of a short documentary from a Lawrence filmmaker capturing one day of a program where incarcerated mothers can play with their children outside of prison walls.
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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.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
On Hilltop’s last day, families say they are left grieving, trying to preserve lost community
Hilltop Child Development Center is officially closing Friday after years of turmoil. Families said they now face the daunting task of finding new childcare and are left grieving the longtime childcare center.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Former members of Lawrence tax incentive committee call for transparency, collaboration
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
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.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
On Hilltop’s last day, families say they are left grieving, trying to preserve lost community
Hilltop Child Development Center is officially closing Friday after years of turmoil. Families said they now face the daunting task of finding new childcare and are left grieving the longtime childcare center.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Former members of Lawrence tax incentive committee call for transparency, collaboration
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
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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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