Local resources available to help Lawrence residents file taxes
Free local helpers and resources are available to help Lawrencians navigate the 2026 tax season, including services intended for older people and Spanish speakers.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence sober living home expands beds for women in recovery to live with their children, build tenacity
A renovated historical home in Lawrence has joined Cardinal Housing Network’s transitional housing options for women recovering from substance use, this time allowing residents to live with their children.
Algeria’s World Cup team chooses Lawrence as base camp
The city of Lawrence and the University of Kansas will host Algeria’s national team at Rock Chalk Park.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU announces new provost and chief academic officer
Arash Mafi, currently dean of KU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been announced as the university’s next provost, and Jennifer Roberts will fill the CLAS dean position.
Haskell students to hold ‘ICE Out’ protest in Lawrence
Haskell students are organizing a peaceful protest against ICE following the arrests of five Lawerence community members earlier this week.
Lawrence, Lenexa residents injured in 4-vehicle crash in Johnson County
A Lawrence resident and a Lenexa resident, ages 21 and 20, were seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday on I-435 near the K-10 exit in Johnson County.
Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County
Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies.
Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom
The upcoming World Cup prompted Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in Douglas and two other counties, anticipating effects from four base camps in the Kansas City-area.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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