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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 9, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 9, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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Hot off the press: Final Four shirts travel 1 mile from manufacturer to market in Lawrence
A big smile covered Nick Motosko’s face Sunday morning as he folded and stacked T-shirts highlighting the NCAA men’s basketball championship matchup between KU and North Carolina set for Monday night.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Jayhawks fans celebrate KU’s Final Four victory in downtown Lawrence
The Jayhawks made it look easy, holding a lead over the Villanova Wildcats for the entire Final Four matchup. And Lawrence was partying in the streets.
Jordan Winter / The Lawrence Times
Indigenous Community Center launches Native youth skate team in Lawrence
The Indigenous Community Center is aiming to help local Native youth build confidence and healthy habits through its new skate team. The first skate meet was today at Edgewood Park.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Mass Street Madness
Mass Street shoppers, visitors and regulars were beginning to take advantage of the wide open street closed to vehicle traffic Saturday morning ahead of KU’s Final Four game against Villanova.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street calm before the chaos
Massachusetts Street will come to life Saturday with a party ahead of the Kansas Jayhawks facing the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four. But as the roads were closed in preparation Saturday morning, the street was almost empty.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
‘Monster in the dark’ sentenced to 19 months probation following plea agreement
A man who was originally charged with raping his 17-year-old stepdaughter was sentenced on Friday to 19 months of probation after reaching a plea agreement with the district attorney’s office.
Rhonda LeValdo / Contributed Photo
Haskell Indian Nations University planning in-person commencement ceremony
Haskell Indian Nations University will celebrate its spring 2022 graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony, according to an announcement Friday afternoon.
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Torchy’s Tacos in Lawrence offering free taco, queso to those who stop by April 4-10
No matter what happens this weekend, there will be something to look forward to on Monday. Torchy’s Tacos in Lawrence is offering one free taco of your choice and one free green chile queso to everyone who stops by the restaurant.
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Suspects arrested after police pursue reportedly armed person on KU’s campus; no one injured
Two Lawrence men were arrested Friday afternoon following a vehicle and foot pursuit near the University of Kansas campus, according to law enforcement.
Contributed and Lawrence Times file images
Funding for WRAP mental health support program in Lawrence schools remains uncertain
The future of WRAP, the Lawrence school district’s in-school mental and behavioral health program, remains up in the air for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Free State High School director of orchestras honored as educator of distinction
Judy Erpelding, director of orchestras at Free State High School, has been selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction.
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All 5 nominated KU juniors win Goldwater scholarships, a university record
Five KU juniors have been awarded a prestigious scholarship that recognizes their academic excellence and involvement in undergraduate research.
Lawrence immigration activists worry as city’s sanctuary ordinance is in jeopardy
Lawrence activists are concerned about a bill on its way to the governor’s desk that will nullify a city ordinance protecting community members regardless of their citizenship status.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission returning to hybrid meetings
Lawrence city commissioners will report to City Hall in person for their first meeting in April, according to a Thursday news release from the city.
Kayana Szymczak via KU
Harvard professor to present ‘Why Trust Science?’ at KU next week
Why trust science? This is the question that world-renowned geologist and historian Naomi Oreskes aims to answer during one of two presentations at KU next week.
