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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 25, 2026 - 12:19 pm

Extreme cold temperatures persist; Lawrence Public Schools and more to be closed Monday

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will be closed Monday as snow has passed through the area but extremely cold temperatures and wind chills as low as 22° below will continue for another day. Find details and more closures here.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 17, 2026 - 7:21 am

One teen killed, another injured in shooting at popular bar near KU in Lawrence

by August Rudisell & Mackenzie Clark

Update: An 18-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting around 2 a.m. Saturday at the Hawk in Lawrence. Two 18-year-olds have been arrested in connection.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 11, 2026 - 3:20 pm

Lawrence protesters speak out against fatal ICE shooting, immigration policy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Peaceful protesters congregated Sunday afternoon in downtown Lawrence to denounce American immigration policy, prior to and during the Trump administration, in the wake of an ICE agent fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures

by Maya Hodison

Rather than a white Christmas, a foggy one prevailed in Lawrence. Temperatures this weekend could reach record highs before dropping again on Sunday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business December 8, 2025 - 5:35 pm

City staff to recommend closing parts of 9th Street through summer; commission to consider

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City staff members are recommending portions of Ninth Street stay closed for construction through the summer without opening for the World Cup. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider an extra $4.8M expense related to the project.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 1, 2025 - 9:54 am

Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions

by Lawrence Times

Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 28, 2025 - 8:27 pm

Rosy-cheeked rascal from the North Pole gets stranded again; Lawrence firefighters to the rescue

by August Rudisell & Molly Adams

Lawrence was abuzz ahead of Friday’s downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 8, 2025 - 3:36 pm

Lawrence Veterans Day Parade honors those who have served

by Photos by August Rudisell

Community members lined Massachusetts Street Saturday to recognize veterans and active duty military members in the Lawrence Veterans Day Parade.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business November 7, 2025 - 6:07 pm

‘It’s going to kill all of us’: Lawrence business owners say construction on 9th Street poses devastating financial impacts

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Business owners along Ninth Street near downtown Lawrence are concerned they could face devastating losses and possibly even closures as city construction work will soon close the arterial street that’s key to their livelihoods for several months.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 3, 2025 - 2:43 pm

Lawrence city commissioners voted to implement rec center fees. Some believe they broke a promise. 

by Cuyler Dunn

A lot of people recall a promise from the city that when Sports Pavilion Lawrence opened, it would forever be free to use. But a dozen years later, there appears to be no solid proof that such a pledge was made, and fees are set to go into effect in January.

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