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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Trunk-or-treats, haunted scavenger hunts and more family-friendly Halloween events in Lawrence this month
It’s that time of year when kids get to gorge on candy and indulge in all of their dress-up dreams. Here are some trunk-or-treats and other ghoulish events that are perfect for the whole family.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Street and parking lot closures coming up in downtown Lawrence, plus more traffic updates
Some downtown parking lots will close for restriping, a section of Mass Street will close for an event Saturday, and there are closures coming up on Tennessee Street and in North Lawrence.
University of Kansas chancellor profiles hurdles for higher education, outlines KU achievements
KU Chancellor Doug Girod says dismantling of federal funding of university research, lukewarm state budgets, a precipitous drop in college-age students, rise of AI and inflation threaten the future of higher education.
KPR’s Live Day to feature classical music in person and over the air, including Halloween concert
The community can soon tune in to the radio and visit the Lawrence library for a full day of free live classical music performances.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
New Dillons on KU’s west campus opens
The grand opening of the new Dillons grocery store on KU’s west campus brought a large crowd of 7 a.m. shoppers.
Plans in progress to rezone area, demolish 5 buildings to build high-density housing near KU
Developers are pushing to rezone space south of the “Triangle” bar district near KU’s campus, ultimately to demolish five buildings and construct one of the densest housing developments yet in the city.
Obituary: Monica René Davison
Monica René Davison, 10/11/1976 – 10/6/2025
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Virtual event to shed light on amendment proposing change to Kansas Supreme Court selection process
Women for Kansas will host a virtual talk to inform voters about a 2026 ballot question proposing that voters elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, rather than justices being selected through a merit-based process.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Jayhawks vs. Tigers rivalry heats up in a new exhibition at the Watkins Museum
A new exhibition at the Watkins Museum explores the infamous KU Jayhawks and Mizzou Tigers sports rivalry, which stretches back well more than a century.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence to host energy conservation fair at library
Lawrence community members can learn how to reduce their energy costs and grab a weatherization kit during the Energy Conservation Fair coming up at the library.
Kansas abortion trial resumes with state’s witnesses testifying about regretful decisions
Two women testified in a trial Wednesday that they regretted their abortions. However, their abortions took place before the state laws at the center of the case, which impose requirements on abortion providers and patients, were in effect.
Personal attacks derail interim Kansas legislative committee hearing on election reform
Rep. Alexis Simmons waited until conservative Earl Glynn finished a presentation of proposed reforms to Kansas election law before raising objections with colleagues about the partisan approach of a committee assigned to work on campaign-finance transparency.
After racist Kansas Young Republicans chats leak, Gov. Kelly calls out posts from state GOP
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is volleying fresh criticism at posts made by the state GOP after Politico exposed leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans exchanging racist and homophobic messages.
Kansans may not receive food assistance payments in November if federal shutdown continues
The federal government shutdown could mean Kansans who rely on food assistance will miss a November payment, and the state is working to determine options should that occur.
Judge orders ex-police chief who led raid on Kansas newspaper to stand trial for deleted texts
Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody probably committed a felony crime when he told a witness to delete text messages they exchanged before, during and after he led raids on a newspaper office and the publisher’s home, a district judge ruled.
Liberty Hall to reprise its role as an opera house for centennial anniversary screening with live piano accompaniment
To celebrate 100 years of movies at Liberty Hall, programmers are invoking the building’s history as an opera house with a screening of “Phantom of the Opera” featuring live piano accompaniment.
Obituary: Judith A. Moore
Judith A. Moore, 9/19/1946 – 10/11/2025
Meet the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board
We asked candidates running for Lawrence school board about the experience that they believe qualifies them to run, the board’s direction regarding bullying and disciplinary issues in the Lawrence school district, and much more.
Lawrence City Commission approves rate increases for solid waste, stormwater
Lawrence residents will pay 5.5% more for solid waste services each of the next three years, and stormwater fees are increasing for some residences as well. City water and wastewater rates are also increasing.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 14, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence city commissioners approve $57.5M for second phase of city’s municipal services campus
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a maximum price of $57.5 million for phase 2 of the Municipal Services and Operations campus under construction on the eastern edge of town for an estimated total of $130.1 million.
City of Lawrence planning website redesign, seeking resident feedback
The City of Lawrence is asking residents for feedback on its website’s navigation, design and accessibility features ahead of a site redesign.
Kansas Young Republicans group now inactive after racist chat messages get exposed
The Kansas GOP said the Kansas Young Republicans organization is inactive as of Tuesday after leaked messages showed the group’s leaders making racist and antisemitic remarks.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: For Coraline, the best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time
Pet of the Week Coraline might be more jazzed about pumpkin spice season than anyone, thanks to her love of snow and wearing sweaters.
