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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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education October 30, 2025 - 11:14 pm

Public health specialists say Trump’s budget bill will harm health care structures, patients in Douglas County

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Representatives from public health sectors and from the Haskell Friends and Family group spoke at a panel Thursday, attesting to the long-term negative health impacts of Trump’s budget bill across the nation and in Douglas County.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 11, 2025 - 4:09 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss DEI in city policy, budget issues and more

by Mackenzie Clark

The four candidates vying for two Lawrence City Commission seats shared their views on diversity, equity and inclusion in city policy in the face of changes at the federal level, the budget and more during a forum Saturday. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education September 20, 2025 - 4:30 pm

KU to celebrate Potter Lake renewal; community is invited

by Lawrence Times

KU will soon celebrate Potter Lake’s makeover, which has included dredging the lake, infrastructure improvements, planting native plants and more.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 17, 2025 - 8:21 pm

Douglas County Commission approves 6th and Stoneridge as site for new fire station

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday joined city commissioners in approving 555 Stoneridge Drive as the location for Fire Station 6.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 16, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves budget with fees to use rec centers, property tax rate increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite concerns voiced by community members, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve a budget that will include fees for residents to use rec centers, take a fire engine offline and increase the property tax rate.

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