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Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Fritz bored by Douglas County meetings, prefers pup cups
Don’t let Fritz’s regal appearance fool you. He’s demonstrated that he’ll take a pup cup over a Douglas County staff meeting any day.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Free Lawrence concert to pay tribute to early 2000s indie rock
Indie rock music of the early 2000s will carry into 2026 at a free downtown Lawrence concert.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Dirty Dough in west Lawrence closes
Dirty Dough, a gourmet cookie shop in west Lawrence, has announced its closure after two years.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Out and about in Lawrence: Folks part with 2025, describe the year in one word
We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Empire Bar & Billiards to move after decadelong tenure; new concept to fill old location
Empire Bar & Billiards announced Wednesday that the pool hall will move locations this week, and its old spot will host a new mystery concept.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adzuki is the sweetest senior bean around
“Adzuki” refers to red beans and red mung beans, or an equally sweet senior pit bull who would thrive in a home with other dogs.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Applications for Lawrence’s community arts grants open Wednesday
The City of Lawrence will soon welcome arts grant applications for projects with community value, including work focused on equity and inclusion and sustainability.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library dares patrons to be curious with new January reading challenge
The new year at the Lawrence Public Library will kick off not with a bang, but with a dare that encourages patrons to confront the post-holiday winter doldrums with a reading challenge.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sheryl Sanders, champion of stable housing, retires from the Lawrence Community Shelter
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.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition
Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season.
Have you seen this painting? Lawrence family hopes to reunite with cherished work of art
A Lawrence family is hoping that perhaps by way of a Christmas miracle, they can reunite with a painting they treasured for decades until it was accidentally sold in an estate sale.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: This holiday, have some warm Coco by the fire
A lucky adopter can celebrate the holidays with a warm Coco by the fire.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Trash pickup delayed, free parking and more info for Christmas and New Year’s in Lawrence
Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence community menorot lighting
Members of the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Hanukkah with menorot lighting, a potluck, and fellowship.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Santa Claus’ associates in Lawrence usher in holiday cheer
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.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
New brewery, speakeasy to claim its territory in former Black Stag location
A stag and an elk walk into a bar and, no joke, they will aim to make Lawrence’s newest rootin’ tootin’ brewery with live country music and a speakeasy.
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition
Though the owners of a beloved holiday home have retired, there are plenty aglow this year to keep us inspired.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Unflappable brindle shepherd mix Cardi B. is not the drama
Unlike her namesake, 3-year-old brindle shepherd mix Cardi B. doesn’t have to ask if she’s the drama. She’s guaranteed to be a human’s peace.
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