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Kansas Legislature overturns veto to pass free speech bill honoring Charlie Kirk
House and Senate Republicans overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto Thursday to preserve a bill they say will protect free speech in the name of Charlie Kirk, despite objections.
Kansas governor signs sports authority bill to guide Kansas City Chiefs’ developments
Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan bill Thursday to establish a state sports authority to offer oversight of construction and management of a $3 billion stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL franchise’s new headquarters.
Lawrence school district must answer record requests from plaintiffs in AI surveillance lawsuit, judge rules
Lawrence Public Schools must quickly comply with open records requests related to a controversial AI monitoring software at the heart of a federal lawsuit after months of delays, a federal judge has ruled.
House passes bill to force civics test to graduate high school, rejects physical fitness test
A requirement that Kansas high school students pass a civics test before graduation is closer to being a reality after the House gave its approval Thursday. The bill now moves to the governor’s desk.
Meet the new Lawrence Times staff members on this Local News Day
It’s Local News Day — the perfect opportunity to introduce two new members of our news team.
Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of ‘lip service’
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday proposed a three-part plan to provide “a real and lasting solution” for property tax relief as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Service industry pool night at Lawrence pubcade serves up camaraderie, connection
Service industry workers who keep the Lawrence bar and restaurant scene afloat had the tables turned on them when a refreshed pubcade and pool hall served them a night of camaraderie and billiards.
Kansas governor warns of Legislature’s ‘political games,’ ‘micro-managing’ in eight-bill veto spree
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly shot down legislation riddled with “bureaucratic red tape,” “political games” and “micro-managing” as part of her Monday veto spree.
Obituary: Judith Henderson Prather
Judith Henderson Prather, 2/23/1952 – 3/29/2026
Laura Kingston / Contributed Photo
KU powwow and cultural festival coming up; screening, concert to kick off events
KU will soon host its 37th annual Powwow and ninth annual Indigenous Cultures Festival. Events will move indoors because of anticipated weather.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for April 7, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Conner Mitchell/Lawrence Times
Justice Sotomayor to Lawrence crowd: ‘To survive longer, we have to work at it’
While acknowledging that the United States is “in a patch of history that is very different than what many of us have experienced before,” Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s message to a Lied Center crowd Tuesday night was one of resounding hope.
Lawrence community resource fair will aim to answer World Cup questions
eXplore Lawrence and several community organizations will host a community resource fair this week to answer folks’ questions about the World Cup and activities surrounding it.
City Commission approves annexing, rezoning land in northwestern Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved annexing about 65 acres into northwestern Lawrence and rezoning them for construction of new single-family homes.
KU student’s First Amendment lawsuit against former supervisor clears legal hurdle
A federal judge tossed out most of the claims from a former KU student employee who was fired after he spoke out against changes to a gender-inclusive residence hall. But one claim survived.
Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools
Gov. Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credits for youths attending private schools.
Governor blocks plan to end in-state tuition for immigrants who graduate from Kansas high schools
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would’ve ended the state’s longstanding policy of offering in-state college tuition rates to Kansas high school graduates, regardless of their citizenship status.
Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys
A new Kansas law signed by Gov. Laura Kelly strengthens penalties and expands victim protection in cases of sexual extortion. She also signed a bill designed to encourage licensed attorneys or Kansas law students to practice in rural areas.
Mark Benfer/Contributed photo
Lawrence Public Library puts out bat signal for fandom aficionados to attend a free Comic-Con
The Lawrence Public Library is inviting fandom aficionados of all ages and stripes to a free, Comic-Con-style weekend.
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KU freshman to open Mexican food truck in Lawrence
A KU freshman is opening a Mexican food truck focused on birria dishes this week to help her pay for nursing school.
Obituary: Frederick Earl ‘Fred’ McCreary Jr.
Frederick Earl “Fred” McCreary Jr., 1943-04-25 – 2026-03-04
Kansas tax collections continue downward trend, putting pressure on state reserves
Kansas missed revenue projections in March, continuing a monthslong trend that puts the state $175 million below forecasts for the fiscal year.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 6-12, 2026
A sure sign of spring is when the delicately lobed dutchman’s breeches leaves are joined by those white, upside down row white pants/flowers, with yellow belts at the bottom signaling the queen bumblebee where to poke her long tongue for nectar.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
C-Tran students now working at Pinckney bakery; coffee shop could be next addition
C-Tran students have started working at the Pinckney school’s bakery. In the future, they may have the opportunity to hone their skills in a school coffee shop that would be open to the public.
