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Lawrence Life April 2, 2026 – 5:10 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul

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It will take a special person to adopt perfectly snuggly Charli and Bo — but their person will be rewarded with double the doggy love.

Arts & Events April 2, 2026 – 1:39 pm

Author Mary Roach to speak on weird science, human anatomy at Lawrence event

by Lawrence Times

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Mary Roach, a popular science writer with a funny bone, will talk in Lawrence about her new book on weird science and human anatomy, as part of a public library reading series.

Lawrence news April 1, 2026 – 6:36 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement join program to improve safety in encounters

by Lawrence Times

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Douglas County-area law enforcement and first responders have joined a Blue Envelope program to help them better serve people who may respond to emergencies differently from the way officers are expecting.

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Lawrence Life April 2, 2026 – 5:10 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

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It will take a special person to adopt perfectly snuggly Charli and Bo — but their person will be rewarded with double the doggy love.

Arts & Events April 2, 2026 – 1:39 pm

Author Mary Roach to speak on weird science, human anatomy at Lawrence event

by Lawrence Times

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Mary Roach, a popular science writer with a funny bone, will talk in Lawrence about her new book on weird science and human anatomy, as part of a public library reading series.

Lawrence news April 1, 2026 – 6:36 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement join program to improve safety in encounters

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Education April 2, 2026 – 8:57 am

Here’s where some key education bills stand ahead of the Kansas Legislature’s veto session

by Daniel Caudill, Kansas News Service

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Kansas lawmakers wrapped up the majority of their work at the end of March, including passing a number of bills related to schools. Here’s an update on some of those key bills ahead of lawmakers’ return to Topeka for the annual veto session.

State Government April 1, 2026 – 9:08 am

Kansas creates new sports authority to oversee multibillion dollar stadium deal for Chiefs

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

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The agreement between the Kansas City Chiefs and the state of Kansas to build a new $3 billion domed football stadium, headquarters, training facility and entertainment district could be the largest stadium deal in American history, and most Kansas lawmakers agreed last week to establish a sports authority board to oversee the project.

State Government March 31, 2026 – 6:46 pm

Trans Liberty leader defies Kansas law by using Statehouse bathroom, without complaint or arrest

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

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Transgender activist Samantha Boucher tried her best to get arrested Tuesday for using the women’s bathroom in the Kansas Statehouse in defiance of a new state law that criminalizes bathroom use based on gender assigned at birth. Capitol Police declined.

State Government March 31, 2026 – 8:59 am

Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

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The Senate and House narrowly passed a bill giving 10% of registered voters in a taxing area the ability to stop some property tax increases, a move one senator called “tyranny of the minority.”

Crime & Courts March 30, 2026 – 5:47 pm

Kansas district attorney, sheriff raise alarm about implications of Legislature’s bail mandate

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

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The Kansas House acted with urgency to pass a bill endorsed by a jail bond lobbyist that mandates arrest warrants for people charged with felonies and restricts judges’ discretion to set bond conditions for defendants.

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Lawrence Life April 2, 2026 – 5:10 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

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It will take a special person to adopt perfectly snuggly Charli and Bo — but their person will be rewarded with double the doggy love.

Lawrence Life March 28, 2026 – 6:46 pm

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

by Hannah Loub

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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.

Community Voices

The opinion pieces in this section are generally written by members of the Lawrence community and those who have close ties. In addition, the Times is offering some space for area organizations and organizers to provide updates and attempt to reach other folks who might share their mission.

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Community Voices March 22, 2026 – 7:14 pm

Tom Harper: Ben Graham’s craftsmanship preserves Lawrence buildings, compels with its details (Column)

by Tom Harper

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Lawrence has benefited from Ben Graham’s generous spirit and broad skillset, particularly as a plasterer, since 1985, Tom Harper writes in this column.

Community Voices March 18, 2026 – 11:44 am

Shawn Alexander: When W. E. B. Du Bois came to Lawrence (Column)

by Shawn Alexander

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W. E. B. Du Bois spoke in Lawrence 105 years ago today. “We should draw inspiration from those who have come before us and dare to envision a better world,” Shawn Alexander writes in this column.

Community Voices February 28, 2026 – 4:16 pm

Holly Krebs: Looking at the bigger picture as Lawrence City Commission considers $184M in debt (Column)

by Holly Krebs

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“Can our community afford an extra $21 million per year in debt payments when the city had to cut $6.6 million to balance the 2026 operating budget?” Holly Krebs writes in this column.

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul

Author Mary Roach to speak on weird science, human anatomy at Lawrence event

Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement join program to improve safety in encounters

MORE LAWRENCE NEWS

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul

Author Mary Roach to speak on weird science, human anatomy at Lawrence event

Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement join program to improve safety in encounters

MORE KANSAS NEWS

Here’s where some key education bills stand ahead of the Kansas Legislature’s veto session

Kansas creates new sports authority to oversee multibillion dollar stadium deal for Chiefs

Trans Liberty leader defies Kansas law by using Statehouse bathroom, without complaint or arrest

Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases

Kansas district attorney, sheriff raise alarm about implications of Legislature’s bail mandate

LAWRENCE LIFE

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Dynamic doggy duo Charli and Bo share one soul

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

Community Voices

Tom Harper: Ben Graham’s craftsmanship preserves Lawrence buildings, compels with its details (Column)

Shawn Alexander: When W. E. B. Du Bois came to Lawrence (Column)

Holly Krebs: Looking at the bigger picture as Lawrence City Commission considers $184M in debt (Column)

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