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Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures

by Maya Hodison

Rather than a white Christmas, a foggy one prevailed in Lawrence. Temperatures this weekend could reach record highs before dropping again on Sunday.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 1:46 pm

Reminder: HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: Starting next week, HeadQuarters Kansas will no longer have its direct local phone number, and all crisis hotline calls will need to go to 988.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 25, 2025 - 11:21 am

Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition

by Multimedia by Nathan Kramer

Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season.

Arts & Events December 24, 2025 - 10:50 am

Have you seen this painting? Lawrence family hopes to reunite with cherished work of art

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business December 23, 2025 - 6:55 pm

Some 9th Street businesses weigh in on how road closure is affecting their bottom lines

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Business trends are fluctuating for two restaurants and a retail store on Ninth Street this holiday season as they navigate the new normal of a long-term road closure for a major city project.

Lawrence Life December 23, 2025 - 3:18 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: This holiday, have some warm Coco by the fire

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A lucky adopter can celebrate the holidays with a warm Coco by the fire.

Lawrence news December 23, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Lawrence police to boost traffic enforcement around holidays

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence police will have increased traffic enforcement to be on the lookout for people driving impaired during the holidays.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 23, 2025 - 11:34 am

Some personal property will stop being taxable in Kansas in the new year

by Lawrence Times

Some personal property — such as off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and scooters, and watercraft — will cease to be taxed by the state of Kansas starting in the new year.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education December 22, 2025 - 6:56 pm

KU announces dates of provost finalist candidates’ public presentations

by Lawrence Times

Four finalists for the provost and executive vice chancellor role at the University of Kansas will give public presentations in January and February. KU aims to fill the position by March.

Business December 22, 2025 - 6:39 pm

These Lawrence restaurants will be open on Christmas

by Lawrence Times

We’ve reached out to more than 100 restaurants around Lawrence. Here are the ones that have confirmed they’ll be open on Christmas.

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