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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 16, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves water, wastewater rate increases for the next 3 years
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-0 to increase the rates residents pay for water and wastewater service over each of the next three years.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves budget with fees to use rec centers, property tax rate increase
Despite concerns voiced by community members, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve a budget that will include fees for residents to use rec centers, take a fire engine offline and increase the property tax rate.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Brutus, valiant protector of small children, seeks his own super hero
Pet of the Week Brutus has been “a gentle shoulder for kids to lean on,” according to humane society staff. Now they’re hoping that a hero comes to his rescue soon.
Kansas judge admonishes public defenders for ‘petty’ infighting, reassigns death penalty case
Retired District Judge Merlin Wheeler during a hearing Monday admonished the state’s public defense agency for allowing “pretty, petty” infighting to disrupt a capital murder case.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Ribbon cutting and community celebration set for new La Yarda mural
A new mural honoring the community of La Yarda will be dedicated Saturday, and the public is welcome to attend the celebration.
KU professor says Trump’s tariffs are xenophobic, unlawful and harmful to U.S.
A KU law professor says President Donald Trump’s tariffs against more than 100 countries violate international trade law and harm the United States by undercutting its economy, military alliances and global political influence.
Max Kautsch: In loco parentis, or just plain loco – Surveilling Kansas students doesn’t make sense (Column)
“The outcome of the case will depend largely on whether the district can show that implementing software designed to monitor students the way it did was closely related enough to an important government interest — namely, student safety — to justify Gaggle’s intrusion into the students’ lives,” Max Kautsch writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
City staff members set sights on 6th and Stoneridge for new Lawrence fire station
City of Lawrence staff members will ask city commissioners Tuesday to sign off on 555 Stoneridge Drive as the site of the next fire station, estimated to cost $12.96 million.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to vote on property tax increase, fees to use rec centers
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will likely decide how much city property taxes will increase and how much to charge residents to use the rec centers.
Bishop Seabury Academy to host open house Thursday; enrollment for 2026-27 open (Sponsored post)
Bishop Seabury Academy will host an open house Thursday where visitors can tour the building, meet the faculty, explore the curriculum, learn about tuition assistance and more.
Obituary: Earl S. Huyser
Earl S. Huyser, 5/27/1929 – 9/11/2025
‘The wild west right now’: Report on Kansas substance use disorder examines system gaps, strengths
An intensive look at the Kansas substance abuse disorder system reveals gaps in services that can be addressed to provide better care and support statewide, KU researchers said.
Obituary: Charles Hagen
Charles Hagen, 7/28/1935 – 9/12/2025
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 15-21, 2025
With the old Osage name for August — Yellow Flower Moon — named for the many goldenrods and sunflower tribe blooming, it’s now a more appropriate name for September due to the longer growing season.
Lawrence City Commission to vote on water, wastewater rate increases for next 3 years
Lawrence residents are on track to pay the city an average of almost $200 per month for utilities within the next three years, according to calculations by a local advocate. City commissioners will vote on water and wastewater rate increases on Tuesday.
Two people injured in fiery crash southwest of Lawrence
Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday near Globe southwest of Lawrence, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Kansas death penalty case derailed by fighting, firing and fear at public defense agency
Conflict raging within the state public defense agency has sidetracked a capital murder case while competing factions wrestle for control.
Motorcyclist injured in crash northeast of Lawrence
A 40-year-old man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon on a highway northeast of Lawrence, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
5 people injured in crash south of Lawrence
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash south of Lawrence Saturday afternoon, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bilingual play in Lawrence to put Latino stories on the stage in Spanish language with English subtitles
“Quisiera invitar a todos los hispanohablantes para que vengan a ver una obra que valoriza su experiencia de inmigrante en su propio idioma,” Sofiana Olivera said, inviting Spanish-speakers to enjoy a play in their language, to be performed at the Lawrence Arts Center with English subtitles.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Artists bring works in many mediums to Art in the Park 2025
Community members withstood the heat to check out the first day of Art in the Park on Saturday in downtown Lawrence. The show continues Sunday.
Obituary: Win Gilkey Jordan
Win Gilkey Jordan, 7/20/1951 – 9/6/2025
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Panel of Native leaders celebrates Indigenous-led education, calls on Lawrence community for involvement
A panel of Indigenous leaders and academics gathered on Friday to discuss the value of Native-led education, as well as the need for greater Lawrence and Douglas County community participation in Haskell culture.
