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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 10, 2025 - 12:08 am

Lawrence city commissioners tell police to work with community on camera surveillance policy

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners directed the police chief Tuesday to work with community members to implement safeguards with the use of advanced surveillance camera integration and technology. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 5, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Construction of downtown Lawrence transit hub delayed; environmental review underway

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Construction of Lawrence’s downtown bus station, originally projected to be done in the third quarter of 2026, is now tentatively scheduled to finish in 2027 or 2028.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 2, 2025 - 9:19 pm

Lawrence pups go for a dip at Pooch Plunge

by August Rudisell

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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 24, 2025 - 8:24 pm

Photos: FidPick draws huge crowds in Lawrence

by August Rudisell

Huge crowds of families, friends and four-legged furballs flocked to South Park on Sunday for the 44th Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, or FidPick.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 8, 2025 - 6:05 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on tax incentives for KU stadium project; neighbors and an expert have concerns

by Cuyler Dunn

As Lawrence city commissioners prepare to vote on a massive tax incentive package for KU’s Gateway Project, neighbors say a required community input process was not completed, and an expert says STAR bonds can be a gamble.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 6, 2025 - 10:16 am

Lawrence community members ask city commission to reconsider police camera integration program

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 20 public commenters railed against Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night for approving a camera integration program the police department rolled out last month without public input. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 23, 2025 - 5:48 pm

Construction underway for 24 tiny shelters behind Lawrence Community Shelter

by Mackenzie Clark

Work is underway on an expansion of the Lawrence Community Shelter. Two dozen cabin-like shelters will soon be constructed behind the main building. LCS’ director shared updates and plans during a recent tour of the grounds.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 21, 2025 - 7:33 pm

Storms and increased rainfall hit Lawrence during extreme heat

by Maya Hodison

So far this month, Lawrence has received 3 more inches of rain than on average, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There may be more rain later this week.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 17, 2025 - 9:32 pm

Two people killed, another critically injured in shooting in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday evening in Lawrence, and a woman remained hospitalized in critical condition as of early Friday, according to police.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 17, 2025 - 9:13 pm

‘Good Trouble’ protesters pay homage to John Lewis during rally

by Matt Resnick

As 85-year-old Joe Douglas stood near Watson Park belting out a civil rights-era Pete Seeger song during Thursday’s “Good Trouble Lives On” protest, he reflected on a time of upheaval that he said was strikingly similar to today’s political landscape. 

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