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Lawrence news October 13, 2026 - 12:35 pm

Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Crime & Courts October 13, 2026 - 8:49 am

Kansas AG has a history of using unreliable expert witnesses in high-profile cases

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A woman who testified anonymously in Douglas County court earlier this month is one of several witnesses Kansas AG Kris Kobach has brought forward whose bias and credibility has been questioned. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 10, 2026 - 1:13 pm

Ninth Street work continues, Google Fiber installation underway and more Lawrence traffic updates

by Lawrence Times

Crews continue to make headway on Ninth Street construction. Meanwhile, people in Lawrence should expect closures on Alabama and on West 23rd streets.

Education October 8, 2026 - 8:08 pm

Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class

by Lawrence Times

As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.

State Government October 8, 2026 - 8:07 pm

Kansas GOP candidate for secretary of state fined $93,000 for breaking federal labor law

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas secretary of state candidate Pat Proctor blamed zealous bureaucrats for assessing his restaurant businesses $93,000 in penalties after failing to comply with federal wage and overtime laws.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Health October 8, 2026 - 1:14 pm

Bert Nash panel to discuss how food, finances and physical health affect wellness

by Lawrence Times

Panelists will discuss how physical health, financial well-being and food security shape overall wellness at an upcoming event hosted by Bert Nash.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 8, 2026 - 10:44 am

Writers included in book about Sacred Red Rock rematriation to join reading

by Lawrence Times

Many contributors to a book documenting the return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation will read from their sections at an upcoming event at Haskell.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business October 8, 2026 - 8:59 am

Costco gas station in Lawrence set to open early

by Lawrence Times

The gas station that is part of the Costco being built in northwestern Lawrence is set to open a couple weeks ahead of the store itself.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 7, 2026 - 2:49 pm

Claire’s Community to host Domestic Violence Awareness Month events in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Claire’s Community, a Lawrence nonprofit that aims to educate people about healthy relationships, will host events to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

State Government October 7, 2026 - 12:09 pm

Appeals Court: Kansas mail-in ballots will be accepted for three days after November election

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Mail-in ballots arriving three days after the November general election will still count in Kansas, an appellate court ruled, citing the need to make sure no votes are lost. 

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