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Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Chewy lives up to his name with bone toys, not furniture
Pet of the Week Chewy is a smart cookie who won’t say no to gnawing on a Nylabone but won’t replicate the effects on home furnishings if home alone and unkenneled.
Roger Marshall, Adam Hamilton clash at last debate in U.S. Senate race
In their final debate, Democrat Adam Hamilton sold a centrist message while Republican Sen. Roger Marshall urged Trump voters to show up to the polls to continue the president’s agenda.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners
When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.
Obituary: Melinda D. Crossman (Zimmermann)
Melinda D. Crossman (Zimmermann), 6/1/1949 – 10/17/2026
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Flyover planned in Lawrence ahead of KU vs. Baylor game
Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and the KU football stadium Friday and Saturday.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Coffee shop at Pinckney holds ribbon cutting; teacher surprised with $1,000
The first round of coffee and pastries was served and a teacher received $1,000 as Lawrence community members celebrated the opening of Empowering Brew, a student-centered coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Midco Prairie is opening in downtown Lawrence; here’s how to be a good steward
The Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence bloomed with people during a celebration before the space opens to the public Thursday. Stewards have tips for early visitors on this tender ground.
Douglas County commissioners weigh expanding dates that fireworks are allowed
Douglas County commissioners might be interested in expanding the dates that fireworks can be sold and lit in the county to ensure a weekend day is included, they largely agreed Wednesday.
Use native plants to create, alter ‘sun prints’ at these workshops in Douglas County
The community is invited to use native plant species found around Douglas County to create cyanotypes that break the mold of the traditional blue-and-white sun print during two fall workshops.
Obituary: Laurie J. Allison
Laurie J. Allison, 12/17/1930 – 10/16/2026
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Man charged with second-degree murder in downtown Lawrence homicide
An Olathe man was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder in a man’s death in downtown Lawrence over the weekend.
Obituary: Janet Marie Price
Janet Marie Price, 9/6/1955 – 10/18/2026
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 20, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence childcare providers say Hilltop closure highlights need for systemic change in industry
Lawrence childcare providers agreed Tuesday that the closure of Hilltop was a shock to childcare in town, and it revealed deeper business model issues that exist across the country.
Lawrence City Commission approves joining program to rehab blighted, abandoned houses
Lawrence city commissioners agreed Tuesday for the city to participate in a program to rehabilitate vacant and blighted homes to create affordable homeownership opportunities.
Wichita Police urge patience, address false claims as they investigate soccer field crash
Wichita Police on Tuesday urged the public to be patient as investigators continue to unravel a deadly incident at an east Wichita soccer complex that killed two people and injured 10 others.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Learn about small, portable solar energy systems at upcoming Lawrence event
People interested in clean, alternative energy solutions can learn more about portable solar systems from members of the Kansas Sierra Club Chapter and a KU professor emerita.
Obituary: Linda Marie Russell
Linda Marie Russell, 2/23/1945 – 10/17/2026
Obituary: William Michael McCaffrey
William Michael McCaffrey, 1/8/1939 – 10/15/2026
Get a guitar, audio gear at Lawrence sale honoring the legacy of Jeffrey ‘Chubby’ Smith
The Jeffrey “Chubby” Smith guitar and audio sale in Lawrence will be an opportunity for tone chasers to test out nearly 100 handmade, one-of-a-kind guitars.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police arrest Olathe man, 23, in connection with downtown homicide
Police say they’ve made an arrest in connection with the killing of a Lawrence man early Sunday in the 700 block of New Hampshire Street.
Brandon Colbert / Contributed photo
MacArthur Fellow says climate research project is infused with Haskell’s purpose
As Haskell researchers and collaborators wrap up a $20 million federal grant, a Lawrence instructor and Colorado MacArthur Fellow reflect on how they’re working with Indigenous knowledge-holders to address climate change.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
There’s still time to enjoy these October events in Lawrence before Halloween
Halloween is less than two weeks away, but that’s more than enough time to get extra treats, tricks and frights in before the big night with these Lawrence events.
Obituary: Janice Burquest Toebben
Janice Burquest Toebben, 9/1/1947 – 10/11/2026
