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Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Rocket is an out-of-this-world snuggler, loves other dogs
Rocket, a 3-year-old shepherd mix, is an out-of-this-world snuggler who loves other dogs, but he can’t seem to catch a break.
Shawn Alexander: When W. E. B. Du Bois came to Lawrence (Column)
W. E. B. Du Bois spoke in Lawrence 105 years ago today. “We should draw inspiration from those who have come before us and dare to envision a better world,” Shawn Alexander writes in this column.
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners to present big ideas in local gardening at upcoming show
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners have asked, “What’s the big idea?” They’ll be ready with answers at their upcoming garden show.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence plans for Final Four ‘every single year,’ police say
As the Jayhawks prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Lawrence police are dusting off their annual safety plan that kicks in ahead of the Elite Eight game. LPD plans for the Final Four every year.
Proposal offers options for Kansas tenants left homeless by neglectful landlords
A bill giving legal options to tenants who lose their homes because of bad landlords passed the Senate on Tuesday, after an amendment that limited individual tenants’ right to sue.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Crowds brave the cold for Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Despite very chilly weather Tuesday, Lawrence folks showed up for the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence tenant union town hall to discuss progress on right to counsel program
A Lawrence tenant union will host a town hall Saturday to educate and update residents on progress to establish a right to legal representation for people facing eviction in Douglas County.
Kansas House, Senate trade blows on promised property tax relief
The Kansas House and Senate went tit-for-tat last week, rebuffing each other’s property tax relief proposals, which have been billed this legislative session as making good on old promises to alleviate Kansans’ residential property tax burdens.
Kansans convicted of some serious felonies won’t be bonded out of jail under proposed bill
A bill requiring criminals convicted of serious felonies to be held in county jails rather than be released on bond while awaiting sentencing advanced Monday in the Kansas House on a preliminary vote.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Free meditation, movement classes offer space for queer, trans people in Lawrence to ‘let it all out’
In a time when queer and trans people are politically and socially under attack, a free movement and meditation class in Lawrence seeks to be a space where the community can soothe their nervous systems and unpack all of the real, gnarly emotions.
Dozens oppose Kansas bill inflating enforcement powers of ICE and other federal agents
More than 10 news entities objected Monday to a bill before the Kansas Legislature granting federal law enforcement officers authority in Kansas to impose 25-foot buffer zones in public spaces and secure immunity in lawsuits.
Section of Iowa Street south of Lawrence set to close for the weekend
A section of U.S. 59 Highway, or Iowa Street, south of Lawrence is set to close for the weekend for bridge work.
Lawrence students raise concerns over Kansas Senate bill that limits First Amendment right to protest
Lawrence high school students worry their First Amendment rights could be violated under a new Kansas Senate bill, with many students saying they won’t be able to make their voices heard in school if protests are more regulated.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 16-22, 2026
The dust in the foreground is pollen coming off a male eastern red cedar tree last week. Expect the trees to replenish and send out enough pollen to make it miserable for allergy sufferers in coming days.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library launches free tutoring program to promote literacy
Folks ages 16 and older can now get free, one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve their literacy skills through the Lawrence Public Library.
Kansas Legislature shields crisis pregnancy centers with anti-abortion bill
Crisis pregnancy centers could reap protections under a bill passed by Kansas Republicans. Medical experts have found that the centers can delay access to health care and promulgate inaccurate information.
Obituary: David Joseph Berkowitz
David Joseph Berkowitz, 7/8/1941 – 3/13/2026
Douglas County likely to see snow, major wind gusts
Douglas County will likely see snow Sunday, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
Join our team: Lawrence Times seeks summer reporting intern
The Lawrence Times is hiring for a reporting intern to join our award-winning team for the summer. Hone your skills and gain versatility, vast experience and a range of clips you can only get from working in a tiny local newsroom.
Lawrence’s Balancing Act returns to gather residents’ feedback on budget
As City of Lawrence staff members look to make about $4.5 million in budget cuts, they have reopened an annual online program that allows residents to give their feedback on how the budget should be shaped, and they’ve launched an online survey.
Firefighter bagpipe players, drummers to play at Lawrence bars on St. Patrick’s Day
A local band of firefighter bagpipers and drummers will perform at three Lawrence bars on St. Patrick’s Day.
Kansas moves closer to updating Children’s Health Insurance Program eligibility stuck in 2008
The federal poverty level from 2008 determines eligibility for Kansas’ program that provides low-cost insurance for children who don’t quite meet Medicaid income requirements. But that could change.
Part of northbound Monterey to close for 2 weeks, plus more traffic updates
Starting Tuesday, contractors will close northbound Monterey Way from Bob Billings Drive to West 14th Terrace. Find more on that and other traffic updates around town here.
