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Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.

Douglas County/Contributed Photo
Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 5:19 pm

Reminder: Douglas County treasurer’s office to move all services into satellite location from courthouse

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: The Douglas County treasurer’s office will close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse downtown after this week and move all operations to the satellite location on Sixth Street.

Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 12:18 pm

K-10 ramps in west Lawrence to close through May

by Lawrence Times

Two K-10 ramps in west Lawrence are set to close next week through late May.

Lawrence Life February 12, 2026 - 12:07 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Sparky, looking for Valentine’s love, likes long naps and thoughtful wrestling with other dogs

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Despite being with the Lawrence Humane Society for three months, 2-year-old Sparky has not had any adoption inquiries, and shelter staff members hope that will change for Valentine’s Day.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 11, 2026 - 10:28 pm

Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission selects artist for Vermont Street garage mural

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission on Wednesday selected a mural proposal from Tokeya Waci U Richardson, Oglala Lakota and Haliwa-Saponi, to adorn a wall of the Vermont Street parking garage. 

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 11, 2026 - 7:31 pm

Lawrence Mardi Gras parade to jazz up Mass Street on Fat Tuesday

by Hannah Loub

Laissez les bons temps rouler. Lawrencians can get a feel for Mardi Gras festivities at this year’s celebration downtown.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 11, 2026 - 7:10 pm

Courthouse, rec centers, city offices to close for Presidents Day

by Lawrence Times

City rec centers, Douglas County District Court and more will be closed Monday for Presidents Day, but downtown parking will be free and trash pickup will occur as scheduled. Here are more notes and details for the holiday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 11, 2026 - 5:20 pm

City of Lawrence has hit goal for paid rec center memberships but might not reach projected revenue

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Although the city has netted its goal of total paid rec center memberships, that doesn’t mean its revenue goal is a shoo-in.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business February 11, 2026 - 2:02 pm

City, county World Cup prep team to host social media trainings for Douglas County businesses

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence area’s World Cup prep team will host social media workshops for Douglas County businesses to gain visibility and customers as the KC metro area experiences a flood of tourism.

Lawrence news February 11, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 10, 2026

by Lawrence Times

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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