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Lawrence news March 31, 2026 - 8:01 pm

Speaker to discuss amendment that would change Kansas Supreme Court justice selection process

by Lawrence Times

A speaker at a Lawrence event this week will offer info about a constitutional amendment coming up on voters’ primary election ballots that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment March 31, 2026 - 4:15 pm

City staff will load compost, woodchips for residents at upcoming event

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s City Compost Facility will soon host the first city-load event of the year, where staffers load compost and woodchips into residents’ trucks or trailers.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Business March 31, 2026 - 12:19 pm

Customers bid farewell to plant store, candy shop in downtown Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lines of customers stretched from Jungle House all the way to Massachusetts Street Tuesday morning as Lawrence community members said goodbye to the plant shop. Nearby Squishington’s Candy is also closing Tuesday.

Education March 31, 2026 - 10:30 am

KU nominates 4 student changemakers as Truman Scholars

by Lawrence Times

KU has nominated four students, each with a record of campus and community service and “a high probability of becoming a ‘change agent,’” for Harry S Truman Scholarships.

Crime & Courts March 30, 2026 - 8:51 pm

Douglas County bail fund to host event on ‘the trouble with polygraphs’

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County Community Bail Fund will soon host a talk on the “history, application, and pitfalls of the use of polygraphs in our legal system,” according to organizers.

Health March 30, 2026 - 7:55 pm

HIV, hepatitis testing to expand for underinsured Douglas County residents

by Lawrence Times

New funding will allow two local health service providers to expand testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C through outreach for people who are uninsured and underinsured in Douglas County.

Environment March 29, 2026 - 11:07 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for March 30-April 5, 2026

by Ken Lassman

Five-petaled false rue anemone is one of the first spring flowers to start blooming in native oak hickory woods. See if you’ve had enough rain for these to bloom!

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 29, 2026 - 12:32 pm

Part of 19th Street to close, Wakarusa lanes reduced and more Lawrence roadwork coming up

by Lawrence Times

Roadwork is popping up all over Lawrence, including a closure at 19th and Mass, reduced lanes for about a mile of Wakarusa, and more.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 28, 2026 - 6:46 pm

Third ‘No Kings’ rally brings generations together to protest Trump administration

by Hannah Loub

Huge crowds of Lawrence community members of all ages showed up Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a string of No Kings Protests across the nation.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education March 27, 2026 - 4:41 pm

Free State High School launching hall of fame to commemorate 30 years; nominations open

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Free State High School has launched a nomination form for its first round of hall of fame inductees, which the school will celebrate as part of its 30-year anniversary.

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