Lawrence news
LATEST
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence and area schools closed Friday after just one in-session day this week
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed Friday due to overnight snowfall and icy conditions.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence and area schools closed Friday after just one in-session day this week
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed Friday due to overnight snowfall and icy conditions.
FORECAST
Lawrence, KS WeatherMORE LAWRENCE NEWS
LDCFM/Contributed
Lawrence emergency responders: Liquid leaking from train was not hazardous
A substance that was leaking from a rail car in Lawrence was determined not to be a danger to the community, according to a news release from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
KU research: Tobacco companies’ investment in hyper-junk foods still seizing nation’s palate
Tobacco companies risked the nation’s health by investing in food companies and deploying tactics to deepen consumer appetite for exceptionally palatable foods packed with addictive sugar, sodium and fat, KU researchers said in a new study.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Haskell Indian Art Market draws hundreds
Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up Saturday for day one of two of the Haskell Indian Art Market.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Fans ‘Black out the Booth’ for KU football’s win over Illinois
The Kansas Jayhawks are 2-0 after a 34-23 victory Friday night over the Fighting Illini.
August heat wave set records in parts of Kansas
Intolerable heat and humidity that hovered over Kansas last month set daily maximum temperature records across the state and rivaled all-time highs.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence activists to rally for clean energy, closure of coal-fired power plant
Environmental activists plan to hold a peaceful demonstration to push for local climate action and for Evergy to close the coal-fired Lawrence Energy Center.
Kansas property tax increases have homeowners objecting and legislators looking at new laws
Taxpayers are lining up at public meetings to voice frustration over increasing property taxes. State lawmakers are taking notice and could consider new restrictions on tax increases.
LTTV
MixMaster Music Conference to bring industry pros, know-how to Lawrence Public Library
The MixMaster Music Conference invites all people who are passionate about the music industry to come learn and make connections, regardless of their experience or lack thereof.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s air quality is currently unhealthy because of wildfires
Lawrence currently has unhealthy air quality because of wildfires more than 1,000 miles away.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bereaved mother’s book for preteens highlights dangers of addiction with hope and compassion
A Lawrence author aims to spark conversations about drugs and addiction with a new book for tweens and their adult caregivers.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
‘There’s always something that we can do’: At Lawrence event, foraging educator discusses food sustainability
At an early age, Alexis Nikole Nelson formed a habit of eating items straight from the dirt outdoors.
It wasn’t as concerning as it seems.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Douglas County DA’s answer to complaint admits some allegations, shifts focus to former employees
The Douglas County DA has filed her answer to a disciplinary complaint, admitting some of the core allegations against her but adding context and placing some blame on ex-employees.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter moving to shared governance model with city, county
The Lawrence Community Shelter is moving into a shared governance model with the City of Lawrence and Douglas County, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Blanca Herrada / Contributed image
Lawrence Arts Center to celebrate three new exhibitions with reception Friday
The Lawrence Arts Center will debut three new art galleries this Friday with themes covering race, culture, heritage and Hank Williams.
eXplore Lawrence/Contributed Photo
Leeway Franks to close restaurant, expand Leeway Butcher
Lee and K Meisel, owners of Leeway Franks and Leeway Butcher, announced Wednesday plans to close the restaurant but expand the butcher shop.
