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Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Chip is the KU football team’s newest No. 1 fan
Pet of the Week Chip, who sometimes has a nervous disposition toward men, defied the odds during a day out with 11 KU football players.
Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class
As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Go all-out for Halloween with these October events around Lawrence
Whether you’ve got kids in costumes looking for some mild frights or you’re ready to go all-out with guts and gore on Halloween night, Lawrence has plenty of seasonal festivities this month.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Writers included in book about Sacred Red Rock rematriation to join reading
Many contributors to a book documenting the return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation will read from their sections at an upcoming event at Haskell.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Costco gas station in Lawrence set to open early
The gas station that is part of the Costco being built in northwestern Lawrence is set to open a couple weeks ahead of the store itself.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Claire’s Community to host Domestic Violence Awareness Month events in Lawrence
Claire’s Community, a Lawrence nonprofit that aims to educate people about healthy relationships, will host events to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Hilltop parents host job fair for center’s staff; ‘anything we can possibly do matters,’ organizer says
Parents of Hilltop Child Development Center students hosted a career fair on Tuesday, bringing together childcare providers so Hilltop staff members could search for new jobs as the center will soon close.
Spencer Museum of Art to bring back Backyard Bash; all are welcome
Dust off your capes and tights — the whole family is welcome to dress up as superheroes and come play, make rainbow strings, smash piñatas, paint with sound and more at the Spencer Museum of Art’s Backyard Bash.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Reminder: One week left to make sure you’re registered to vote in Kansas’ Nov. 3 election
One week remains for Kansans to register to vote or update their voter registration ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Fall for a good book at the Lawrence Public Library book sale
Choose from more than 60,000 books, CDs and DVDs for $2 or less apiece at the upcoming fall book sale to benefit the Lawrence Public Library.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Sept. 19-30, 2026 (Sponsored post)
“As usual, Lawrence readers are interested in everything new and local! No. 1 on the list, ‘Bake Anything’ by Erin Jeanne McDowell, exemplifies just this,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Kaw Valley Field Day to feature Split Lip Rayfield, pumpkin patch, local food
Kaw Valley Field Day is returning for a second year to invite people of all ages to the river valley for an evening of fun and education.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Don’t talk to Bailey until she’s had her cuddles
Whether she’s got a little side eye or is taking her best 0.5 selfie, Pet of the Week Bailey is learning how to work a crowd with her cuteness.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Spirit Halloween, Italian restaurant and downtown home decor store all open in Lawrence
Spirit Halloween and a home decor store have set up shop in Lawrence for the season, and a new Italian restaurant has opened.
See restricted research areas of KU Field Station during visitors’ day
The KU Field Station will open a 1.5-mile loop for the public to walk and explore research projects during Visitors’ Day, held every two years.
Dozens of farms to welcome visitors during Kaw Valley Farm Tour
More than 30 farms and heritage sites will welcome community members during the Kaw Valley Farm Tour, set to return the first weekend of October.
Lane closures coming up on 6th Street and more, plus segment of Lawrence Loop closed
The city is closing lanes on Sixth Street and some other arterial streets, plus Douglas County has closed a section of the Lawrence Loop for maintenance.
Lawrence author, opinion columnist to launch new book about Kansas journalism shaping discourse
Clay Wirestone, Lawrence author and opinion columnist with the Kansas Reflector, is gearing up to celebrate the release of his first book: a look at Kansas journalism and how it’s shaped public discourse in the state.
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