Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners
When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.
Roger Marshall, Adam Hamilton clash at last debate in U.S. Senate race
In their final debate, Democrat Adam Hamilton sold a centrist message while Republican Sen. Roger Marshall urged Trump voters to show up to the polls to continue the president’s agenda.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners
When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.
Roger Marshall, Adam Hamilton clash at last debate in U.S. Senate race
In their final debate, Democrat Adam Hamilton sold a centrist message while Republican Sen. Roger Marshall urged Trump voters to show up to the polls to continue the president’s agenda.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Flyover planned in Lawrence ahead of KU vs. Baylor game
Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and the KU football stadium Friday and Saturday.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Coffee shop at Pinckney holds ribbon cutting; teacher surprised with $1,000
The first round of coffee and pastries was served and a teacher received $1,000 as Lawrence community members celebrated the opening of Empowering Brew, a student-centered coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Midco Prairie is opening in downtown Lawrence; here’s how to be a good steward
The Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence bloomed with people during a celebration before the space opens to the public Thursday. Stewards have tips for early visitors on this tender ground.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Flyover planned in Lawrence ahead of KU vs. Baylor game
Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and the KU football stadium Friday and Saturday.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Coffee shop at Pinckney holds ribbon cutting; teacher surprised with $1,000
The first round of coffee and pastries was served and a teacher received $1,000 as Lawrence community members celebrated the opening of Empowering Brew, a student-centered coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Midco Prairie is opening in downtown Lawrence; here’s how to be a good steward
The Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence bloomed with people during a celebration before the space opens to the public Thursday. Stewards have tips for early visitors on this tender ground.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Flyover planned in Lawrence ahead of KU vs. Baylor game
Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and the KU football stadium Friday and Saturday.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Coffee shop at Pinckney holds ribbon cutting; teacher surprised with $1,000
The first round of coffee and pastries was served and a teacher received $1,000 as Lawrence community members celebrated the opening of Empowering Brew, a student-centered coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Midco Prairie is opening in downtown Lawrence; here’s how to be a good steward
The Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence bloomed with people during a celebration before the space opens to the public Thursday. Stewards have tips for early visitors on this tender ground.
LAWRENCE NEWS
Douglas County commissioners weigh expanding dates that fireworks are allowed
Douglas County commissioners might be interested in expanding the dates that fireworks can be sold and lit in the county to ensure a weekend day is included, they largely agreed Wednesday.
Use native plants to create, alter ‘sun prints’ at these workshops in Douglas County
The community is invited to use native plant species found around Douglas County to create cyanotypes that break the mold of the traditional blue-and-white sun print during two fall workshops.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Man charged with second-degree murder in downtown Lawrence homicide
An Olathe man was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder in a man’s death in downtown Lawrence over the weekend.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence childcare providers say Hilltop closure highlights need for systemic change in industry
Lawrence childcare providers agreed Tuesday that the closure of Hilltop was a shock to childcare in town, and it revealed deeper business model issues that exist across the country.
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STATE NEWS
Wichita Police urge patience, address false claims as they investigate soccer field crash
Wichita Police on Tuesday urged the public to be patient as investigators continue to unravel a deadly incident at an east Wichita soccer complex that killed two people and injured 10 others.
Kansas Democrat connects with voters by pointing out ‘we were all lied to’ on inflation, immigration
Democratic U.S. House candidate Lauren Reinhold, of Lawrence, says she has found a way to connect with disaffected Republicans and independent voters in Kansas’ Big 1st district.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT …
Brandon Colbert / Contributed photo
MacArthur Fellow says climate research project is infused with Haskell’s purpose
As Haskell researchers and collaborators wrap up a $20 million federal grant, a Lawrence instructor and Colorado MacArthur Fellow reflect on how they’re working with Indigenous knowledge-holders to address climate change.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Election security, or stripping citizens’ voting rights? FAQs about the amendment on Kansans’ ballots
Kansas’ Constitution already says voters must be citizens. A proposed amendment would add a small yet loaded distinction that opponents say could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
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LAWRENCE LIFE
Get a guitar, audio gear at Lawrence sale honoring the legacy of Jeffrey ‘Chubby’ Smith
The Jeffrey “Chubby” Smith guitar and audio sale in Lawrence will be an opportunity for tone chasers to test out nearly 100 handmade, one-of-a-kind guitars.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
There’s still time to enjoy these October events in Lawrence before Halloween
Halloween is less than two weeks away, but that’s more than enough time to get extra treats, tricks and frights in before the big night with these Lawrence events.
See the Lizzie Borden story turned rock musical on the Theatre Lawrence stage
Lizzie Borden has an axe to grind in Theatre Lawrence’s upcoming all-female rock musical.
Get a guitar, audio gear at Lawrence sale honoring the legacy of Jeffrey ‘Chubby’ Smith
The Jeffrey “Chubby” Smith guitar and audio sale in Lawrence will be an opportunity for tone chasers to test out nearly 100 handmade, one-of-a-kind guitars.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
There’s still time to enjoy these October events in Lawrence before Halloween
Halloween is less than two weeks away, but that’s more than enough time to get extra treats, tricks and frights in before the big night with these Lawrence events.
See the Lizzie Borden story turned rock musical on the Theatre Lawrence stage
Lizzie Borden has an axe to grind in Theatre Lawrence’s upcoming all-female rock musical.
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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s AI committee disbanded with no specific policy recommendations
The Lawrence school board ended its AI committee after the group met only four times and had no chance to recommend specific policy, all more than two years after the board agreed to create the committee.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election
Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Early voting is open in Douglas County; Lawrence rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots
Here’s info on early voting, which is underway Wednesday in Douglas County. Some Lawrence community members are also planning a rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots sooner rather than later.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City asking Lawrence voters to increase and extend transit sales tax; here’s what to know
Lawrence’s transit director says if residents don’t approve a sales tax increase, the number of city bus routes will shrink, among other changes. Here’s what the increase would cost and more to know about the question on your Nov. 3 ballot.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s AI committee disbanded with no specific policy recommendations
The Lawrence school board ended its AI committee after the group met only four times and had no chance to recommend specific policy, all more than two years after the board agreed to create the committee.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election
Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Early voting is open in Douglas County; Lawrence rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots
Here’s info on early voting, which is underway Wednesday in Douglas County. Some Lawrence community members are also planning a rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots sooner rather than later.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City asking Lawrence voters to increase and extend transit sales tax; here’s what to know
Lawrence’s transit director says if residents don’t approve a sales tax increase, the number of city bus routes will shrink, among other changes. Here’s what the increase would cost and more to know about the question on your Nov. 3 ballot.
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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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