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3 World Cup teams could make Kansas City or Lawrence their base camp. Here’s what we know
Lawrence and Kansas City are eagerly waiting to learn where teams will set up their base camps for the 2026 World Cup. The locations would serve as a place where teams can practice and train.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 6, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission lifts cap on short-term rentals for duration of World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a change to remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change will be in place throughout the World Cup.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County high schoolers invited to enter annual Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is now accepting submissions to its contest for young writers. Winners will be featured at the community event this summer.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
Hugo Phan / KMUW
Kansas lawmakers want to ban cell phones in K-12 schools
A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police share additional details about man shot and killed inside City Hall
Lawrence police say the Minnesota man who allegedly broke into City Hall Monday morning and was shot and killed by an armed city employee had been traveling through Kansas by bus and was removed from a service station for his “erratic behavior.”
Obituary: Gary Lynn Ferrel
Gary Lynn Ferrel, 8/15/1958 – 12/29/2025
Obituary: Robert Henry Hess
Robert Henry Hess, 4/29/1938 – 1/4/2026
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Project partners hope new west Lawrence fire station improves response time, meshes with neighborhood
A public meeting about a new fire station coming to west Lawrence did not yet alleviate all neighbors’ concerns about the addition, but project partners said they have plans to address them.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners to consider lifting short-term rental rules during World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup.
Letter to the Times: Lifting short-term rental cap could harm Lawrence residents
“The need for long-term rentals won’t decrease because the World Cup is coming and the need for short-term rentals is increasing,” Chris Flowers writes in this letter to the Times.
Lawrence Democrats take aim at Kansas Republican’s congressional seat
A pair of Democrats from Lawrence with personal grievances about the Trump administration are challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann for his 1st District seat.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City employee shoots, kills alleged intruder at Lawrence City Hall
An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday morning at Lawrence City Hall, according to police.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 5-11, 2026
This cardinal brings a little color and entertainment to the new year. It’s not too late to set up a bird feeder; it might take some time for the birds to find it, but word travels fast.
Letter to the Times: A 3-point plan to achieve more accessible and affordable housing
“Local data … makes clear that Lawrence needs more housing that is both affordable and accessible,” members of the Accessibility in Affordable Housing Workgroup write in this letter to the Times.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Looking ahead in Lawrence: Here are some key changes coming in 2026
From rec center access fees and some transit fares to the many key city positions changing hands and elected offices on voters’ ballots, here are key things Lawrence folks should know going into 2026.
A Kansas nuclear engineering program is back and students are quickly signing up
This past semester, K-State relaunched the nuclear engineering major that it discontinued in 1996. It has already attracted more than 50 students.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Free Lawrence concert to pay tribute to early 2000s indie rock
Indie rock music of the early 2000s will carry into 2026 at a free downtown Lawrence concert.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Dirty Dough in west Lawrence closes
Dirty Dough, a gourmet cookie shop in west Lawrence, has announced its closure after two years.
Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves experts grappling with possible revenue drain, massive unknowns
Moving the Chiefs to Kansas will spur economic development, but the complexity and lack of details about the deal make it difficult to determine what taxpayers will ultimately pay.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Out and about in Lawrence: Folks part with 2025, describe the year in one word
We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
Lawrence Times news team highlights some key work from 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, our news team has reflected on another year dedicated to fearless local news that holds people in power accountable, informs voters, chronicles the community’s ups and downs and so much more.
