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Six viruses detected at high levels in Lawrence wastewater
Six viral diseases — including COVID-19, the flu and norovirus — have been found at high concentrations in Lawrence wastewater as Kansas communities face peak flu season.
Six viruses detected at high levels in Lawrence wastewater
Six viral diseases — including COVID-19, the flu and norovirus — have been found at high concentrations in Lawrence wastewater as Kansas communities face peak flu season.
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Lawrence school district staff members rally with ‘walk-ins’ to push for better pay
Lawrence Public Schools staff members across the district rallied Thursday morning to let administrators and school board members know that the 54-cent hourly wage increase they’ve proposed is not enough.
Nathan Kramer/Lawrence Times
Housing advocates present tenant right to counsel ordinance to Douglas County Commission, push for approval
People with housing advocacy organizations urged the Douglas County Commission to schedule a vote and adopt tenant right to counsel next month.
Freedom’s Frontier, preserver of Kansas and Missouri history, spared by release of federal funding
Freedom’s Frontier has received the half-million dollars the federal government held hostage for six months, ensuring the organization can continue for another year to preserve the story of the struggle for freedom through historic sites across Kansas and Missouri.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bathroom policies at Lawrence High School interrupt learning, keep students from accessing toilets
Lawrence High School administrators instituted mass bathroom closures to address behaviors like vaping and skipping class, but these policies are backfiring as kids lose learning time and struggle to find a toilet when they need one.
Lawrence community members invited to help paint street mural
Lawrence neighbors are welcome to help bring a street mural to life this weekend near the Lawrence Community Nursery School.
Lawrence City Commission adding items to 2026 budget as final approval looms
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday heard from dozens about the 2026 budget, which will raise property taxes. They asked to add items during a conversation reminiscent of others in recent months, but now final budget approval is coming in two weeks.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 2, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence pups go for a dip at Pooch Plunge
As Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center wound down for the season Tuesday, wet tails wagged with joy. Doggos got to go for a swim at the annual Pooch Plunge.
Row house project at 700 New Hampshire will move forward after Lawrence City Commission vote
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a site plan for 15 row houses along an edge of the former Borders parking lot near 7th and New Hampshire streets in downtown Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Man charged with second-degree murder in Lawrence woman’s death
A Lawrence man was formally charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Jina Reyes.
Lawrence police share names of motorcyclists killed in recent crashes
Lawrence police on Tuesday provided the names of two men killed in separate motorcycle crashes in August.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Shaka Khan is ready to love a family with kids through the fire, to the limit
Shaka Khan, a 6-year-old pit bull, is shaping up to be a loving and undemanding nanny dog for a family with kids of any age.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to hold public hearings on 2026 budget
Lawrence city commissioners will listen to public feedback about the proposed 2026 budget, which will increase property taxes, during Tuesday’s meeting.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 1-7, 2025
This Pearl Crescent butterfly was blending in nicely to the yellow ray flowers of the sweet coneflower. This time of year, you can find many insects and spiders colored similar to the flowers they hang out on, either to hide from predators, or hide as predators.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Friends, family gather to celebrate life of Lawrence woman who was killed
Jina Reyes could always offer a hand to raise people up or simply lift the mood in darker times, family and friends said at a gathering to celebrate her life on Sunday.
