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Bakery in west Lawrence announces impending closure
Lawrencians with sweet teeth still have a few days to order from Smallcakes, a locally owned bakery in west Lawrence, before its upcoming closure.
Bert Nash names interim as new CEO
Dr. Kirsten Watkins has been named the permanent CEO of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center following eight months in the interim role.
Kansas House passes election bills targeting noncitizens, advance voting
Kansas lawmakers could transform elections with a series of bills that squeeze advance voting timelines, stamp out rare instances of noncitizen voting and tinker with some candidate filing and advocacy rules.
Obituary: Charles Alan Seibel
Charles Alan Seibel, 2/25/1942 – 2/10/2026
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board signs off on facility upgrades, hears update on state legislation
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved some capital project bids and received updates on state legislation that could impact schools in the district.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Mahjong Night at KU builds community between domestic and international students
KU students came together to play mahjong and explore its cultural ties during the Global Awareness Program’s first Mahjong Night. Because of their enthusiasm, more mahjong events will be scheduled.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence receives grant to support county-city climate plan
The City of Lawrence is receiving a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to put toward reducing climate pollution.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library community survey to close soon
The Lawrence Public Library wants to remind community members — patrons or not — that its survey to help shape the future of the institution’s building and offerings will close soon.
Obituary: Charles Andrew Hull
Charles Andrew Hull, 7/31/1948 – 2/17/2026
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026
This blackbird-leafed elm tree is shedding its bird leaves in a gust of spring migration. We will gain 14 minutes of daylight this week.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High powwow highlights young dancers’ self-expression, provides community fellowship
The Lawrence High School Intertribal Club Powwow on Saturday gave young dancers a place to express themselves and provided attendees a space for fellowship following recent ICE detentions in town.
Kansas state officials begin process of interpreting ‘poorly drafted’ bathroom law
State officials are delving into the language of the law that will force people to use bathroom and private facilities in government buildings that match their sex assigned at birth, challenged by vague language that makes it difficult to know what to do.
Obituary: Bill Joe Bump
Bill Joe Bump, 9/23/1945 – 1/27/2026
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence bike collective aims to make cycling affordable, teach repair skills
A local bicycle collective called Lawrence Community Cycles is not only a place to buy or earn a repaired bicycle — it’s also a community hub that aims to teach people how to fix their own bikes, and to expand access to cycling.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to meet with few agenda items, including some capital projects
The Lawrence school board will open its Monday meeting with executive sessions, followed by a sparse agenda that includes a few capital improvement projects and a settlement agreement.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell students gather Lawrence community in peaceful protest, demand ICE stay out of Lawrence
A peaceful, anti-ICE protest organized by Haskell students Friday afternoon brought swaths of community members together to declare that no one is illegal on stolen land.
Local resources available to help Lawrence residents file taxes
Free local helpers and resources are available to help Lawrencians navigate the 2026 tax season, including services intended for older people and Spanish speakers.
Obituary: Dale E. Satterthwaite
Dale E. Satterthwaite, 10/9/1929 – 2/17/2026
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence sober living home expands beds for women in recovery to live with their children, build tenacity
A renovated historical home in Lawrence has joined Cardinal Housing Network’s transitional housing options for women recovering from substance use, this time allowing residents to live with their children.
Algeria’s World Cup team chooses Lawrence as base camp
The city of Lawrence and the University of Kansas will host Algeria’s national team at Rock Chalk Park.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU announces new provost and chief academic officer
Arash Mafi, currently dean of KU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been announced as the university’s next provost, and Jennifer Roberts will fill the CLAS dean position.
Haskell students to hold ‘ICE Out’ protest in Lawrence
Haskell students are organizing a peaceful protest against ICE following the arrests of five Lawerence community members earlier this week.
Lawrence, Lenexa residents injured in 4-vehicle crash in Johnson County
A Lawrence resident and a Lenexa resident, ages 21 and 20, were seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday on I-435 near the K-10 exit in Johnson County.
Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.
