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Crime & Courts September 9, 2026 - 3:56 pm

Man charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing in downtown Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A Topeka man has been formally charged with second-degree murder and intimidation of a witness in a man’s stabbing death in downtown Lawrence.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 8, 2026 - 4:46 pm

Downtown Lawrence icon ‘Stan the Mailman’ retires after three decades

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Stanley Halbert, widely known as “Stan the Mailman,” has retired after a longtime stint as the downtown Lawrence mail carrier. He looked back on his career and the many relationships he forged over chocolate chip cookies and doting on shop cats.

Lawrence Life September 4, 2026 - 5:46 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Moilie still seeks knight in shining armor after Clear the Shelter

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Thanks to Clear the Shelter, 195 pets have a chance at a new life with loving humans, but some gems, like empty-nester Moilie, are still waiting for their lucky break.

Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Arts & Events September 3, 2026 - 3:02 pm

100th anniversary of Haskell stadium, arch sits at nexus of the institution’s past and future

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As Haskell Indian Nations University approaches the 100th anniversary of its football stadium and arch dedication, staff envision a bright future for the structures and the campus as a whole.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 2, 2026 - 1:05 pm

Investigation in fatal downtown Lawrence stabbing is ongoing; suspect still in custody

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A man who was taken into custody in connection with a fatal downtown Lawrence stabbing on Sunday has not been charged but is still a suspect as “the investigation remains ongoing,” according to law enforcement.

Lawrence Life August 30, 2026 - 11:44 am

Clear the Shelter at Lawrence Humane homes 150 animals so far; waived fees continue

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

With two days of the Lawrence Humane Society’s Clear the Shelter event down, 150 animals have found loving homes. Folks still have from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday to meet their new best friend for free.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 28, 2026 - 5:48 pm

‘You have to have guts’: Lawrence gay liberation leaders connect their history to transgender rights

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Like any other history, Lawrence’s queer history repeats itself. Reflections from leaders in the gay and lesbian liberation movement of the 1970s and ’80s show how their fight for rights reverberates throughout Lawrence’s transgender community today.

Environment August 27, 2026 - 8:39 pm

Lawrence advisory board debates roles of AI, surveillance cameras in goals for city sustainability

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Artificial intelligence became a hot topic for the Lawrence sustainability advisory board Thursday, as members explored environmental goals they’d like to pitch to the city commission and how the city could actually implement them.

Lawrence Life August 26, 2026 - 4:31 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month. 

Lawrence news August 25, 2026 - 2:43 pm

Here’s how much Lawrence spent on the search for the new city manager

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The City of Lawrence paid an executive search firm and brought four city manager candidates to town this spring. With the final expenses tallied, here’s what it all cost. 

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