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Kansas House speaker punishes GOP colleagues for not supporting special session
Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins stripped three Republicans of committee chairmanships for refusing to sign a petition calling for a special session to redraw congressional boundaries in a bid to block reelection of U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed north of Lawrence; detectives seek driver
A 20-year-old Lawrence woman was struck by a vehicle and killed just north of Lawrence Thursday evening, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help to identify the driver.
Kansas tribes navigate future water problems without representation on statewide task force
As Kansas navigates water quality and quantity issues and plans for the future, the state’s Native populations don’t have a seat at the table.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city manager to step down
Lawrence City Manager Craig Owens has announced his resignation, to take effect in May 2026.
Obituary: Arlois Madeline McLay
Arlois Madeline McLay, 9/19/1937 – 11/5/2025
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Delmar Place, new affordable housing for seniors in Lawrence, now complete
Project partners and Lawrence community members are celebrating the completion of Delmar Place, a new affordable housing development for older people with low incomes.
New Kansas rules set guidelines for data centers, big power users to protect smaller customers
New Kansas businesses with demanding electricity requirements will be subject to additional costs and restrictions after the Kansas Corporation Commission approved a large-load tariff Thursday morning.
USDA’s food assistance miscalculation means more money to Kansas recipients
SNAP beneficiaries can expect to receive roughly two-thirds of their usual payments this month, and Kansas officials are working to determine when those payments can be made.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sacred Red Rock documentary to be screened and discussed at KU
A screening and discussion of a film documenting the rematriation of the Sacred Red Rock will be held on the University of Kansas’ campus this weekend.
Obituary: Dr. Darren Wayne Postoak
Dr. Darren Wayne Postoak, 9/10/1963 – 11/2/2025
Sierra McCree/Contributed photo
New comedy club in downtown Lawrence hosting grand opening shows this week
A new hub for stand-up comedy in downtown Lawrence is open, staging national headliners and promising locals.
Kansas Republicans fail to get support for redistricting. But their plan isn’t dead yet
Kansas Republicans said on Tuesday that they had not gathered enough votes to call a special session for redistricting, but the effort to make it harder for Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
What to know about Lawrence rec center access fees
Fees to access City of Lawrence recreation centers will go into effect in January. The city on Wednesday released more information about the fees and announced upcoming info sessions.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence parade, ceremony and more to honor veterans
Lawrence’s Veterans Day Parade will return Saturday to honor those who have served, and more events and free meals are planned in the coming week.
Kansas House speaker waves white flag on special session as congresswoman considers Senate run
Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins acknowledged Tuesday that he didn’t gather enough support from his Republican caucus to force a special session on Friday as planned.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Newcomers win Lawrence City Commission race; incumbents hold 2 school board seats
Newcomers Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian won the race for Lawrence City Commission, and incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones held strong to their Lawrence school board seats Tuesday night. The third school board seat was too close to call.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 4, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Costco’s proposal to open Lawrence store with gas pumps, tire center and food court under city review
Costco has filed plans to open a full-service store with many of its classic amenities south of Rock Chalk Park, and the site proposal is now under administrative review by City of Lawrence staff.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence voters weigh incumbency vs. ‘fresh blood’
Though some Lawrence voters at the polls Tuesday pushed against the potential return of current and past public officials, others preferred those with experience.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Workshop attendees dispel notions of man vs. nature during visit to remnant prairie in Douglas County
A remnant prairie in Douglas County played host to a creative writing workshop Monday, where attendees learned that less than 1% of untouched prairie remains in the area.
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Haskell Greenhouse invites community to harvest sunchokes, join soup workshop
The Haskell Greenhouse will host a sunchoke harvest and soup-making workshop open to the community this weekend.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Petunia is fresh as a daisy, has a large cuddle quota
Petunia, a 3-year-old pit bull, is ready for a life like a bed of roses, and she’s the pup for someone wanting an emotionally attached companion.
Obituary: Mia Schraeder Korbelik
Mia Schraeder Korbelik, 4/25/1952 – 11/2/2025
Kansas food assistance recipients set to receive partial payment — but no one knows when
It’s unclear how a federal judge’s order forcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release food program funds by Wednesday will affect Kansas recipients, state leaders said.
