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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.
Kansas secretary of state race: What to know about the candidates running in November
Democrat Jennifer Day, United Kansas candidate Scott Morgan and Republican Pat Proctor are running for Kansas secretary of state, the office in charge of managing elections. Here’s a guide to the candidates.
Who’s running for Kansas attorney general? A familiar showdown between Kobach and Mann
Current Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is facing off against Democrat Chris Mann for the office again. The two were on the 2022 ballot, when Kobach won by 1.5 percentage points.
Who’s running for Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, and what does the job entail?
The Kansas Department of Insurance regulates insurance companies that sell policies in Kansas. Voters will decide who will lead the department for the next four years.
Who’s running for Kansas state treasurer? Here’s a guide to the candidates
In the Nov. 3 election, Republican Kansas Treasurer Steven Johnson faces Democrat Juan C. Luengo and Libertarian Eric Lund for his job as the chief banker and financial manager for the state.
Kansas governor election: What to know about the candidates running in November
Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher hope to gain moderate and unaffiliated voters in the general election for Kansas governor.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission opposes including Costco tax revenue for developments along K-10
Although they supported some aspects of the development, Lawrence city commissioners opposed using sales tax revenue from the new Costco store to fund a pair of developments along K-10.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Empowering Brew, student-centered coffee shop at Pinckney school, soon to open
The student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney is soon to open. Lawrence school board members expressed their excitement Tuesday after hearing an update from staff behind the project.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 13, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
In race for Kansas governor, Masterson and Holscher focus on taxes and education funding
With Election Day less than a month away, Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher continue to focus on education and property taxes on the campaign trail.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Former Lawrence school district para pleads not guilty to child sex crimes
A former Lawrence school district paraeducator pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges related to allegedly grooming and inappropriately touching a student.
Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible
Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union files grievance, bargains for pay increase
KU’s faculty union filed a grievance over an employee whose hours were reduced, and members remain frustrated by delays in pay negotiations for next year, the union’s president said.
Kansas AG has a history of using unreliable expert witnesses in high-profile cases
A woman who testified anonymously in Douglas County court earlier this month is one of several witnesses Kansas AG Kris Kobach has brought forward whose bias and credibility has been questioned.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
Obituary: Christopher C. Caldwell
Christopher C. Caldwell, 8/29/1946 – 8/6/2026
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Family Promise founder to host meeting about childcare in Lawrence after Hilltop closure announcement
Family Promise of Lawrence’s founder is convening local organizations, churches and families to brainstorm solutions for a growing childcare shortage in town expected after the closure of Hilltop.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Developers want Costco tax revenue to fund K-10 projects; Lawrence City Commission to weigh in
Developers are seeking tax incentives for a soccer complex, a flight school, a velodrome arena, a walking trail, a wildflower park, thousands of single-family homes and more along K-10 in Lawrence.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 12-18, 2026
This honeybee is working furiously on these asters for end-of-the-season nectar and pollen. “Winter bees” are physiologically distinct, and asters continue blooming until first frost so bees can overwinter.
Suspense thriller with stacked Lawrence cast, crew to bring horror sans gore to theater screens
A stacked Lawrence cast and a landmark piece of architecture will stoke viewers’ fear of vulnerability in “One Eye Open,” a suspense-thriller getting an October theatrical release in AMCs and at Liberty Hall.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear update on Pinckney Coffee Shop
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will hear updates on the student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Congressional challengers offer vision on taxes, Trump at Lawrence forum without incumbent
Challengers running for Kansas’ Big 1st congressional district, which includes Lawrence, made diverging cases Saturday for why they should be the choice for voters unhappy with Republican incumbent Tracey Mann.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Ninth Street work continues, Google Fiber installation underway and more Lawrence traffic updates
Crews continue to make headway on Ninth Street construction. Meanwhile, people in Lawrence should expect closures on Alabama and on West 23rd streets.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
A Douglas County resident is building the first off-grid, tornado-resistant Earthship
The first tornado-resistant Earthship — an off-grid, self-sustaining home built with recycled material — is landing in Douglas County.
