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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Democrats cheer amendment failure; Wikle to retain House seat
Attendees at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party in downtown Lawrence celebrated the failure of a proposed constitutional amendment as well as local candidates’ successes. Rep. Suzanne Wikle will retain her house seat.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Democrats cheer amendment failure; Wikle to retain House seat
Attendees at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party in downtown Lawrence celebrated the failure of a proposed constitutional amendment as well as local candidates’ successes. Rep. Suzanne Wikle will retain her house seat.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission election results: Kelly to hold seat, Spurling to oust incumbent
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly will hold his longtime seat, and newcomer Ethan Spurling has ousted incumbent Gene Dorsey.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members voice concerns about framing of discussion on homelessness
Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday and many voiced concerns about a discussion hosted by three county and city commissioners and advertised as focusing on a plan to handle homelessness.
Douglas County voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Aug. 4, 2026 election
All registered Kansas voters can cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary election. Here’s a guide to help Douglas County voters make informed decisions on county, state and federal races.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Judge rules Lawrence school district must pay $113K in attorney fees tied to open records violations
A federal judge has ordered Lawrence Public Schools to pay more than $113,000 in attorney fees and costs after finding the district violated the Kansas Open Records Act in bad faith in a case tied to use of student-monitoring software.
What to know about Kansas’ proposed judicial selection amendment on your ballot
Voters are staring down a complicated constitutional amendment question on their ballots. Here’s what you should know to cast an informed vote on judicial selection.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Teen shot by Lawrence police officer remembered as ‘funny, lively’ at marker unveiling
Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice has attained a form of posthumous justice after 56 years and a coverup campaign about his murder by a Lawrence police officer. His brother unveiled a historical marker sharing his story Monday evening.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
‘Tiger was a martyr’: Teen shot by police memorialized with historical marker in Lawrence
Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s name and story now live on through a historical marker unveiled Thursday night, the 56th anniversary of when the teen was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Transgender employee at KU reported for using the bathroom
A transgender woman who works at KU was notified Friday that she had been reported for using the women’s restroom.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Dowdell, Rice families prepare to unveil historic markers in Lawrence
Markers to honor two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970 will be unveiled in the coming days. Their families spoke Sunday about the battle to memorialize their loved ones.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Judge rules Lawrence woman was wrongfully convicted in infant’s death, and state owes her $369K
A Douglas County judge ruled today that the only credible explanation of a Eudora infant’s death is natural disease, and Carrody Buchhorn, wrongfully convicted of murdering the boy, is innocent and entitled to $369K.
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