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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.

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.

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