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KU Endowment seeks to demolish former Jayhawk Bookstore building to make way for business hub
KU Endowment is looking to demolish the building that formerly housed Jayhawk Bookstore and McLain’s Market on KU’s campus to make room for the business school’s new entrepreneurship hub.
Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift
Panasonic is delaying full production in its De Soto battery plant because of dropping electric car sales and U.S. policies that do not support electric cars, international media reports.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Voters can get to know Lawrence City Commission candidates at Speed Campaign Event
Like speed dating but for civic engagement, an upcoming forum will allow voters to become acquainted with Lawrence City Commission candidates.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Haskell accreditation status moved to ‘on notice’; KU accreditation reaffirmed
Haskell’s accreditation status was changed to “accredited on notice” after an evaluation found the university had a risk of falling out of compliance with multiple standards. KU’s accreditation was reaffirmed, but the review suggested ways to improve.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Parks & Rec releases proposed fees to use recreation centers
Annual memberships to use Lawrence’s recreation centers — currently admission-free — will cost $250 per adult, or $150 per senior or youth, if the Parks and Recreation department’s proposal is approved.
New land survey seeks to document archaeological history of Douglas County
Leaders of a new Douglas County land survey are calling for local participation as they seek to document archeological sites in the area.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU students sue, alleging university crackdown on pro-Palestine protests violated their rights
Two KU students and the campus group Students for Justice in Palestine have filed a lawsuit against university administrators, alleging the students were unfairly targeted and punished for participating in peaceful pro-Palestine protests last spring.
Lawrence Times
Cardboard recycling dumpster now available at Douglas County Fairgrounds
As cardboard recycling dumpsters at local grocery stores have been filling up fast, the City of Lawrence has added a new location at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to help meet the demand.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Local advocacy groups to host event on impacts of anti-transgender legislation
Trans Lawrence Coalition is teaming up with Loud Light and Equality Kansas to host an event exploring the national and local ramifications of anti-transgender legislation and recent court rulings.
City of Lawrence offering forgivable loans for property owners to repair their homes
The City of Lawrence is taking applications for funding to help financially stressed property owners rehabilitate their homes, bring properties into compliance with codes and improve energy efficiency.
Kansas attorney general seeks removal of anti-discrimination text from school district contracts
The Kansas State Board of Education and AG Kris Kobach have been fighting about whether Kansas should drop a ban on discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity from public school district contracts tied to federally funded nutrition programs.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center sees increase in visitors; fundraiser to feature live music, silent auction
The Homeless Resource Center is hosting a fundraiser to support its multiple initiatives, as the organization has seen a significant increase in the number of people using its services.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community helps Haskell students after university pulled housing between semesters
Lawrence community members are working to assist some Haskell Indian Nations University students who were scrambling to find temporary housing.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Early Lawrence Christian churches to star in Watkins Museum’s new temporary exhibition
More than three dozen Christian churches founded in Lawrence prior to 1900 will be featured in a new temporary exhibition at the Watkins Museum.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in southwestern Lawrence
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash overnight at a roundabout in southwestern Lawrence, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City commissioners talk funding for Lawrence Loop during first discussion of 2026 budget proposal
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday discussed the proposed 2026 budget. It included a flat property tax rate, but commissioners might want to increase spending on things such as the Lawrence Loop and street maintenance.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 8, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence Art Guild announces change in volunteer leadership
The Lawrence Art Guild has announced that two of its longtime volunteer leaders have stepped down. The new president hopes to increase membership and involvement in the nonprofit.
Obituary: Bernard Martin Katzfey
Bernard Martin Katzfey, 3/19/1934 – 7/7/2025
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence library to sell books, CDs and more for summer fundraiser
More than 60,000 books each priced at $2 or less will be for sale at the Lawrence Public Library’s annual summer event.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Drivers should expect delays on K-10 for widening work in Lawrence
Drivers should prepare for delays on K-10. Flaggers will direct traffic as lanes will be reduced on the west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway this week.
Kansas regulators approve Evergy natural gas plants, solar plant despite rate concerns
The Kansas Corporation Commission gave Evergy the go-ahead to build two natural gas plants and a new solar plant, over the objections of multiple parties.
Tai Amri Spann-Ryan: Lawrence organizations need to center healing in their work (Column)
“Our communities should not have to rest on one or two people. But what’s more, the fracturing has to end,” Tai Amri Spann-Ryan writes in this column.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Athena Bambina is a sweet senior gal who is great with kids
The first Lawrence Humane Society Pet of the Week is Athena Bambina, an 8-year-old female pit bull who would be a great first dog or a fantastic addition to a family with kids.
