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Federal court rules Kansas legislators tried to suppress speech with 2021 advance voting law
A federal court ruling permanently blocked a 2021 Kansas law that banned groups from sending advance ballot applications to voters, finding that state lawmakers tried to suppress free speech.
Letter to the Times: KU’s decisions on DEI, pronouns in emails are embarrassing, shameful
“We should be ashamed of turning our backs on our colleagues and erasing their identities,” Michael Amlung writes in this letter to the Times.
Nathan Kramer
In final push to boot DEI initiatives, KU tells employees to remove pronouns from email signatures
KU has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs and is directing employees to remove gender-identifying pronouns from their email signatures before the end of the month in response to state legislation.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Sarah is an acrobat in the shelter, a mellow adventurer on the streets
Although Sarah, a 1-year-old female pit bull, acts like an acrobat in her kennel, she shows her true colors as a sweet, mellow pup when she’s out on outings.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use
Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Storms and increased rainfall hit Lawrence during extreme heat
So far this month, Lawrence has received 3 more inches of rain than on average, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There may be more rain later this week.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Usage numbers show community need for Lawrence Humane Society’s pet pantry
New numbers from the Lawrence Humane Society’s pet pantry database show the shelter has distributed more than 40 tons of pet food to help nearly 2,500 pets in the past year.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County arts organizations haul $100K in state grants, but receive less than last year
Douglas County brought in more than $100,000 in state grants for arts programs, but received about $50,000 less than last year due to decreased funding from the Kansas Legislature.
Lawrence Transit route, schedule changes to go into effect Aug. 1
Feedback from bus drivers and the public have been incorporated into Lawrence Transit route and schedule updates, which will go into effect Friday, Aug. 1.
Kincaid Dennett: Program giving Lawrence police access to cameras needs review, transparency (Column)
“We deserve public debate before we’re pulled into a nationwide experiment in pre-crime technology. And we deserve better than a surveillance rollout that hides behind the language of community safety,” Kincaid Dennett writes in this column.
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 21-27, 2025
This is National Moth Week, and people all over the world are leaving their porch lights on or draping sheets over a bush with a light underneath to photograph them.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell museum exhibit depicts a contemporary Indigenous experience through astonishing colors, vibrant patterns
A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr.
Obituary: Kristina Heinz Kouloukis
Kristina Heinz Kouloukis, 2/3/1963 – 7/16/2025
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Voters meet Lawrence City Commission candidates at ‘speed campaign’ event
Voters asked Lawrence City Commission candidates about the budget, Haskell Indian Nations University, affordable housing and other topics important to them at a buzzing forum Saturday.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community invited to celebrate 35th anniversary of the ADA at annual disability pride event
A Lawrence celebration also aims to generate awareness of progress still needed 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passed.
Obituary: Larry G. Warner
Larry G. Warner, 8/16/1939 – 7/1/2025
Extreme heat warning going into effect in Lawrence; storms also possible
Lawrence and Douglas County could see more storms Friday and Saturday and should expect heat indices around 105° as an extreme heat warning goes into effect.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police release names of slain man, suspected shooter
Police on Friday released the names of a 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night and the suspected shooter who police say then took his own life.
KPR Staff/Contributed photo
KPR launches emergency fundraising campaign in wake of federal funding cut
Congress has voted to claw back $1.1 billion of already-approved federal funding for public broadcasting nationwide, and the action will “have an immediate impact” on Kansas Public Radio, according to the station.
Democratic governors demand Trump administration release $6.8 billion in education funds
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and 17 other democratic governors signed a letter addressed to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, demanding the relinquishment of nearly $7 billion in school funds.
Section of U.S. Highway 40 to be closed in Douglas County
A 1-mile section of U.S. Highway 40 northwest of Lawrence in Douglas County will be closed next week.
Brain injury, chronic illness services could see first-time waitlists in Kansas after budget cuts
Advocates warned legislators at a hearing that brain injury waivers could soon see waitlists and patients could see delays in providing necessary care because of insufficient funding after the legislative budget failed to allocate millions.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Two people killed, another critically injured in shooting in Lawrence
Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday evening in Lawrence, and a woman remained hospitalized in critical condition as of early Friday, according to police.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
‘Good Trouble’ protesters pay homage to John Lewis during rally
As 85-year-old Joe Douglas stood near Watson Park belting out a civil rights-era Pete Seeger song during Thursday’s “Good Trouble Lives On” protest, he reflected on a time of upheaval that he said was strikingly similar to today’s political landscape.
