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Kansas abortion trial resumes with state’s witnesses testifying about regretful decisions
Two women testified in a trial Wednesday that they regretted their abortions. However, their abortions took place before the state laws at the center of the case, which impose requirements on abortion providers and patients, were in effect.
Personal attacks derail interim Kansas legislative committee hearing on election reform
Rep. Alexis Simmons waited until conservative Earl Glynn finished a presentation of proposed reforms to Kansas election law before raising objections with colleagues about the partisan approach of a committee assigned to work on campaign-finance transparency.
After racist Kansas Young Republicans chats leak, Gov. Kelly calls out posts from state GOP
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is volleying fresh criticism at posts made by the state GOP after Politico exposed leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans exchanging racist and homophobic messages.
Kansans may not receive food assistance payments in November if federal shutdown continues
The federal government shutdown could mean Kansans who rely on food assistance will miss a November payment, and the state is working to determine options should that occur.
Judge orders ex-police chief who led raid on Kansas newspaper to stand trial for deleted texts
Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody probably committed a felony crime when he told a witness to delete text messages they exchanged before, during and after he led raids on a newspaper office and the publisher’s home, a district judge ruled.
Liberty Hall to reprise its role as an opera house for centennial anniversary screening with live piano accompaniment
To celebrate 100 years of movies at Liberty Hall, programmers are invoking the building’s history as an opera house with a screening of “Phantom of the Opera” featuring live piano accompaniment.
Obituary: Judith A. Moore
Judith A. Moore, 9/19/1946 – 10/11/2025
Meet the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board
We asked candidates running for Lawrence school board about the experience that they believe qualifies them to run, the board’s direction regarding bullying and disciplinary issues in the Lawrence school district, and much more.
Lawrence City Commission approves rate increases for solid waste, stormwater
Lawrence residents will pay 5.5% more for solid waste services each of the next three years, and stormwater fees are increasing for some residences as well. City water and wastewater rates are also increasing.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 14, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence city commissioners approve $57.5M for second phase of city’s municipal services campus
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a maximum price of $57.5 million for phase 2 of the Municipal Services and Operations campus under construction on the eastern edge of town for an estimated total of $130.1 million.
City of Lawrence planning website redesign, seeking resident feedback
The City of Lawrence is asking residents for feedback on its website’s navigation, design and accessibility features ahead of a site redesign.
Kansas Young Republicans group now inactive after racist chat messages get exposed
The Kansas GOP said the Kansas Young Republicans organization is inactive as of Tuesday after leaked messages showed the group’s leaders making racist and antisemitic remarks.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: For Coraline, the best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time
Pet of the Week Coraline might be more jazzed about pumpkin spice season than anyone, thanks to her love of snow and wearing sweaters.
Kansas health, agriculture officials warn about presence of invasive Asian longhorned tick
Kansas officials issued a public notice after testing confirmed the invasive Asian longhorned tick was identified in Franklin County and posed an emerging threat to animal and human health.
Kansas redistricting ‘hellscape’ and presumed special session get spotlight in Johnson County forum
Castle Brazil sat alone Monday night in the back of a church sanctuary in Lenexa as he processed the “insane” revelations about Republican plans for a special session on redistricting. Legislators could vote on new congressional maps as soon as Nov. 7.
Obituary: Duane Timothy ‘Tim’ Smith
Duane Timothy ‘Tim’ Smith, 11/11/1956 – 10/9/2025
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Albert Wilson will not be compensated in wrongful conviction case, judge rules
A judge has ruled that Albert Wilson, whose conviction in a Lawrence rape case was overturned, is not entitled to compensation under the state’s wrongful conviction statute. The judge did not rule on whether Wilson was actually innocent.
Obituary: John Myrick Clark Sr.
John Myrick Clark Sr., 7/17/1937 – 10/13/2025
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
No Kings protest against Trump administration coming up in Lawrence
Lawrence residents can join the national wave of No Kings protesters throughout Kansas with a local demonstration this weekend.
Lawrence Parks & Rec Board discussion on rec center fees, pool renovations delayed
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board tabled conversations about rec center fee implementation and Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations after the October monthly meeting was canceled.
Obituary: Alan Holle
Alan Holle, 3/6/1953 – 9/25/2025
Obituary: Peter Joseph Casagrande
Peter Joseph Casagrande, 12/19/1938 – 9/26/2025
Holly Krebs: How will Lawrence’s utility rate increases affect your household? Here are the numbers (Column)
“The Lawrence City Commission has increased the city utility rates each of the last five years and are planning substantial increases for the next three years, too,” Holly Krebs writes in this column.
