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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 5, 2026 - 9:45 pm

Project partners hope new west Lawrence fire station improves response time, meshes with neighborhood

by Maya Hodison

A public meeting about a new fire station coming to west Lawrence did not yet alleviate all neighbors’ concerns about the addition, but project partners said they have plans to address them.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business January 2, 2026 - 12:45 pm

Dirty Dough in west Lawrence closes

by Maya Hodison

Dirty Dough, a gourmet cookie shop in west Lawrence, has announced its closure after two years.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2026 - 2:08 pm

Out and about in Lawrence: Folks part with 2025, describe the year in one word

by Maya Hodison

We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.

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Arts & Events December 30, 2025 - 3:20 pm

Outdoor activities to celebrate the new year in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Three chances to catch some fresh 2026 air while in community with others — a run, hike and bike ride — will take place on New Year’s Day in Lawrence.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 30, 2025 - 1:03 pm

Lawrence police say they’ve cracked a decades-old child sex abuse case; suspect arrested

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence Police Department announced Tuesday the arrest of a man who they believe sexually assaulted children more than two decades ago, identified through DNA.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 29, 2025 - 3:57 pm

Applications for Lawrence’s community arts grants open Wednesday

by Maya Hodison

The City of Lawrence will soon welcome arts grant applications for projects with community value, including work focused on equity and inclusion and sustainability.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 27, 2025 - 2:42 pm

Sheryl Sanders, champion of stable housing, retires from the Lawrence Community Shelter

by Maya Hodison

Social work is woven into Sheryl Sanders as much as she’s woven into Lawrence. Sanders has retired as one of the longest-tenured Lawrence Community Shelter employees.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures

by Maya Hodison

Rather than a white Christmas, a foggy one prevailed in Lawrence. Temperatures this weekend could reach record highs before dropping again on Sunday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 20, 2025 - 1:15 pm

Santa Claus’ associates in Lawrence usher in holiday cheer

by Maya Hodison

Since Santa Claus must conserve energy for his Christmas Eve omnipresence, he wisely delegates some duties to remote workers. Here are a few of the Lawrence locals who signed on to give Santa a helping hand this year.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 18, 2025 - 12:05 pm

Former Lawrence school speech pathologist charged with child sex crimes will face trial, judge rules

by Maya Hodison

A former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist was bound over for trial on Thursday on charges of child sex crimes against students.

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