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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence man gets 2 life sentences for 2022 double murder, attempted murder of police
A Douglas County judge on Thursday sentenced a man to two consecutive life prison terms for the murder of two men and the attempted murder and assault of police officers.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Mystery solved: Crews who painted Lawrence streets were from KDOT, city says
It appears the mystery painters who restriped Lawrence streets without the city’s knowledge were with KDOT, the city announced Thursday, and the city will not have to pay for the markings to be corrected.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Mystery crews paint outside the lines on Lawrence streets; city is displeased
The City of Lawrence is seeking answers after a mysterious paint crew arrived in town Wednesday morning and painted over — and beyond — existing traffic markings along some key city streets.
Outdoors Unscripted announces grant awards for art exploring outdoor spaces in Douglas County
Outdoors Unscripted has announced the winners of grants that encourage adventurer-artists to explore the open spaces of Douglas County and create artwork in response.
Rexy Run to bring community together for families facing childhood cancer
Runners, walkers and people of all ages can join Lawrence’s annual Rexy Run, which will benefit a 5-year-old with a form of leukemia and his family.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Meet some of the cats, dogs with no adoption fees this month
For those looking to add a baby of the four-legged, fuzzy variety to their family, 19 cats and dogs have waived adoption fees at the Lawrence Humane Society for the rest of August.
Obituary: Lois MacKennan Earle
Lois MacKennan Earle, 12/3/1932 – 7/11/2026
Obituary: Gloria Jean (Rusco) Chediak
Gloria Jean (Rusco) Chediak, 8/10/1943 – 7/25/2026
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
New Lawrence city manager wants to create ‘system of order’ following audit
Following some concerning findings in the latest audit, new Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry said he wants each city department to take a close look at processes and reach an intimate level of understanding of strengths and weaknesses.
Three years after police raid on Kansas newspaper, reporter settles lawsuit for $850K
Phyllis Zorn, the reporter whose acts of journalism served as an excuse for the August 2023 police raid of the Marion County Record, will get $850,000 from the city of Marion to settle her federal lawsuit over the raid.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Memorial dedication in Lawrence to recognize militiamen killed during Bleeding Kansas
Two Free State militiamen who were killed during the Bleeding Kansas conflict will get a refreshed monument, created by local artist Karl Ramberg, in Pioneer Cemetery.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 11, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
HeadQuarters Kansas names new executive director, director of operations
HeadQuarters Kansas, the Lawrence-based suicide prevention organization, has announced a new executive director and a new director of operations.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Reality bites in inaugural Louise ImMasche Fund musical with ‘90s rock, pop culture and dive bar grit
A fund created in the name of Louise ImMasche, a Theatre Lawrence performer who died last year, will support the debut performances of “Chasing Nirvana,” a musical full of ‘90s pop culture grit and glamor.
Extreme heat warning in effect for Lawrence, much of Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Douglas County and much of Kansas, with heat index values up to 107 degrees in the forecast, through Friday evening.
Kansas City’s suburbs could decide the fate of the Kansas Republican supermajority
Kansas Democrats are trying — again — to break the Republican supermajority in the Statehouse. Most of the make-or-break contested races are in the Kansas City area.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves stricter student cell phone policy
The Lawrence school board on Monday unanimously gave final approval to a new cell phone policy prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices throughout the school day.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves policy limiting staff social media use for district purposes
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a policy change that will bar district staff from using social media for two-way communications with students or parents.
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Lawrence Community Orchestra to open season with ‘Fire and Fantasy’
The Lawrence Community Orchestra will commence its 2026-27 season with a “Fire and Fantasy” performance for their first of four musical events.
Kansas professor falsely accused of espionage wants university to pay for firing, harm to reputation
An anonymous tip accusing a Chinese-American chemist and researcher of espionage spurred KU into action, notifying the Department of Justice and building a case against its own employee, Feng “Franklin” Tao said in a lawsuit.
Obituary: Derek Benjamin Feldman
Derek Benjamin Feldman, 7/19/1985 – 8/2/2026
Obituary: Francis ‘Frank’ Hurtig
Francis “Frank” Hurtig, 3/8/1990 – 8/2/2026
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 10-16, 2026
Sometimes summer bird feeders also feed young raccoons who like the high protein found in black sunflower seeds. The heat in coming days moves most mammals to become more nocturnal.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider cell phone policy, hear budget overview
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider final approval of a new bell-to-bell personal electronic device ban, hear an overview of school finance and budget basics and more.
