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See the Lizzie Borden story turned rock musical on the Theatre Lawrence stage
Lizzie Borden has an axe to grind in Theatre Lawrence’s upcoming all-female rock musical.
Lawrence city commissioners to consider joining abandoned housing pilot program
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider signing on to a pilot program that would aim to convert blighted, abandoned homes into quality affordable housing.
Kansas Democrat connects with voters by pointing out ‘we were all lied to’ on inflation, immigration
Democratic U.S. House candidate Lauren Reinhold, of Lawrence, says she has found a way to connect with disaffected Republicans and independent voters in Kansas’ Big 1st district.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 19-25, 2026
Look carefully: This is one very long monarch caterpillar. Once hatched, the monarch caterpillar goes through five stages of growth, and this one is clearly in its final stage.
Obituary: Susan Diane (Tate) Turner
Susan Diane (Tate) Turner, 4/7/1957 – 10/1/2026
Police: No charges filed against driver who killed 2, injured 10 at Wichita sports complex
Police say the driver of a pickup truck that hit and killed two people and injured 10 others when she drove through a Wichita soccer field has been released as they continue to investigate the incident.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Man killed in shooting in downtown Lawrence, police say
A man was shot and killed early Sunday in the 700 block of New Hampshire Street in downtown Lawrence, according to police.
Two killed, 11 injured when truck hits crowd at soccer game in Wichita
A man and a 6-year-old boy were killed and nearly a dozen injured at Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in east Wichita on Saturday when a woman drove a truck through a crowd of people during a youth soccer game.
Tom Harper/Contributed Photo
Tom Harper: It’s showtime – ‘Beetlejuice’ screening coming up at Lawrence’s Oak Hill Cemetery (Column)
It’s showtime: The Lawrence Film Club is inviting the community to a free, outdoor screening of “Beetlejuice” in Oak Hill Cemetery, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Election security, or stripping citizens’ voting rights? FAQs about the amendment on Kansans’ ballots
Kansas’ Constitution already says voters must be citizens. A proposed amendment would add a small yet loaded distinction that opponents say could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s AI committee disbanded with no specific policy recommendations
The Lawrence school board ended its AI committee after the group met only four times and had no chance to recommend specific policy, all more than two years after the board agreed to create the committee.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence accepting applications for event grants
The City of Lawrence is accepting applications for grant funding for events that put this town on the map and spotlight the people who live here.
KDOT launches tool to track snowplows on Kansas highways
An online tool will now allow travelers to track active snowplows on Kansas highways in real time.
In a tight Kansas race, where do the U.S. Senate candidates stand on issues voters care about?
Where do Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton stand on the issues that affect Kansans, such as affordability and healthcare?
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Frito is a primo ‘fun-sized best friend’ for a family
Pet of the Week Frito is a family-friendly puppy who will sneak into your heart and curl up there for a good snuggle.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Teen pleads guilty to charges connected with fatal Hawk shooting
An Atchison teenager charged in connection with the fatal January shooting at the Hawk pleaded guilty Thursday to three charges of aggravated assault and to one count of attempted trafficking of contraband while in custody.
Kansas funding for new Chiefs stadium moves forward, setting sales tax revenue district
State officials answered a key question this week underpinning the complex financing of the Kansas City Chiefs stadium, outlining boundaries of a district that will use sales taxes and revenue to fund part of the deal that includes public and private money.
City of Lawrence celebrating 6 Phoenix Award recipients
Members of Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission are recognizing six artists and educators with 2026 Phoenix Awards for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election
Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Early voting is open in Douglas County; Lawrence rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots
Here’s info on early voting, which is underway Wednesday in Douglas County. Some Lawrence community members are also planning a rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots sooner rather than later.
Kansas Board of Regents adopts early warning rule for college athletics deals with private equity
The Kansas Board of Regents amended policy to require officials at the six state universities to notify the higher education board’s leadership of discussions about partnerships between intercollegiate athletic departments and private equity or venture capital firms.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City asking Lawrence voters to increase and extend transit sales tax; here’s what to know
Lawrence’s transit director says if residents don’t approve a sales tax increase, the number of city bus routes will shrink, among other changes. Here’s what the increase would cost and more to know about the question on your Nov. 3 ballot.
Obituary: Kristen Ellen (Erickson) Barlow
Kristen Ellen (Erickson) Barlow, 7/27/1956 – 9/22/2026
Meet the candidates running for Douglas County Commission District 5
A Democrat and a Libertarian are vying to represent Baldwin City, parts of south-central Lawrence and much of southeastern Douglas County as the commissioner for District 5. Here’s where they stand on some key local issues.
