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Arts & Events October 7, 2026 - 10:04 am

Spencer Museum of Art to bring back Backyard Bash; all are welcome

by Lawrence Times

Dust off your capes and tights — the whole family is welcome to dress up as superheroes and come play, make rainbow strings, smash piñatas, paint with sound and more at the Spencer Museum of Art’s Backyard Bash.

Lawrence news October 7, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 6, 2026

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 6, 2026 - 6:27 pm

Reminder: One week left to make sure you’re registered to vote in Kansas’ Nov. 3 election

by Lawrence Times

One week remains for Kansans to register to vote or update their voter registration ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.

State Government October 6, 2026 - 4:26 pm

Kansas attorney general nominees Kris Kobach, Chris Mann tussle in campaign debate

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Republican Kris Kobach and Democrat Chris Mann clashed Tuesday in a debate on their top priority as Kansas attorney general, their perspectives on capital punishment and even what they considered their opponents’ greatest attribute.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 6, 2026 - 1:36 pm

Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade names beneficiaries; fall event coming up

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced three organizations that will benefit from the 40th parade and the fundraising festivities leading up to it.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 5, 2026 - 6:53 pm

Fall for a good book at the Lawrence Public Library book sale

by Lawrence Times

Choose from more than 60,000 books, CDs and DVDs for $2 or less apiece at the upcoming fall book sale to benefit the Lawrence Public Library.

Lawrence news October 5, 2026 - 11:03 am

Crews to close ramp to K-10 in southern Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Starting Wednesday, the ramp to westbound Kansas Highway 10 from Iowa Street/U.S. 59 Highway in Lawrence will be closed until late November.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 4, 2026 - 10:47 am

Challengers for Kansas Big 1st, not incumbent, set for Lawrence forum

by Lawrence Times

The Democrat and Libertarian candidates challenging U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann in the race for the Kansas District 1 seat will soon participate in a forum at the Lawrence Public Library.

Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 3, 2026 - 5:26 pm

Here’s how to stay in the loop about City of Lawrence data center research

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is researching data centers in order to decide what local regulation should look like. Staff will seek community feedback starting in the winter.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 2, 2026 - 8:04 pm

Kaw Valley Field Day to feature Split Lip Rayfield, pumpkin patch, local food

by Lawrence Times

Kaw Valley Field Day is returning for a second year to invite people of all ages to the river valley for an evening of fun and education.

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