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Lawrence news November 3, 2026 - 6:47 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes to issue bonds they approved last year for KU Gateway development

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to issue bonds for the KU Gateway Project as part of a tax break package that they approved last year. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 31, 2026 - 10:13 am

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; here’s how to vote in Douglas County

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County voters: Here’s info on how to cast your ballot on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business October 28, 2026 - 7:54 pm

Plans advance to convert former Borders building in downtown Lawrence into self-storage

by Mackenzie Clark

The long-dormant former Borders bookstore building at 700 New Hampshire St. is one step closer to being developed as a self-storage facility.

Jacob Rice/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 28, 2026 - 12:37 pm

Douglas County staff to hold drop-in session about battery energy storage systems

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County staff members will host a drop-in session for the community to come share input on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and regulations that are in development.

Education October 26, 2026 - 8:16 pm

Lawrence school board approves contract for enrollment study

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a new contract with RSP & Associates for enrollment projections for each district building over the next five to 10 years.

Education October 25, 2026 - 11:50 am

Lawrence school board to hear special education report, consider contract for enrollment analysis

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear a report on the district’s special education services, and they’ll consider contracting with a familiar firm for an enrollment analysis.

Lawrence news October 21, 2026 - 7:19 pm

Douglas County commissioners weigh expanding dates that fireworks are allowed

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Lawrence news October 20, 2026 - 7:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves joining program to rehab blighted, abandoned houses

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners agreed Tuesday for the city to participate in a program to rehabilitate vacant and blighted homes to create affordable homeownership opportunities.

Lawrence news October 19, 2026 - 4:31 pm

Lawrence city commissioners to consider joining abandoned housing pilot program

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider signing on to a pilot program that would aim to convert blighted, abandoned homes into quality affordable housing.

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 16, 2026 - 3:00 pm

City of Lawrence accepting applications for event grants

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is accepting applications for grant funding for events that put this town on the map and spotlight the people who live here.

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    Downtown Lawrence microgrocery store Jody’s Market set to close
  • Races for Kansas attorney general, secretary of state tight as votes counted into the night
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    Trailing by 5,500 votes, Ty Masterson calls for ‘another look’ at results in Kansas governor’s race
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  • Kansas governor’s race deadlocked between Republican Ty Masterson, Democrat Cindy Holscher
    Kansas governor’s race deadlocked between Republican Ty Masterson, Democrat Cindy Holscher
  • Downtown Lawrence microgrocery store Jody’s Market set to close
    Downtown Lawrence microgrocery store Jody’s Market set to close
  • Races for Kansas attorney general, secretary of state tight as votes counted into the night
    Races for Kansas attorney general, secretary of state tight as votes counted into the night
  • Trailing by 5,500 votes, Ty Masterson calls for ‘another look’ at results in Kansas governor’s race
    Trailing by 5,500 votes, Ty Masterson calls for ‘another look’ at results in Kansas governor’s race
  • Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension
    Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension
  • Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races
    Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races
  • Douglas County Democrats cheer election of Adam Hamilton as Kansas’ senator
    Douglas County Democrats cheer election of Adam Hamilton as Kansas’ senator

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