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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 28, 2026 - 6:46 pm

Third ‘No Kings’ rally brings generations together to protest Trump administration

by Hannah Loub

Huge crowds of Lawrence community members of all ages showed up Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a string of No Kings Protests across the nation.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 26, 2026 - 9:20 pm

Lawrence advisory board to ask commission to boost sustainability department funding in 2027

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will ask city commissioners to beef up the sustainability department’s budget in 2027 after its operating budget was slashed 89% from 2025 to 2026.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Environment March 26, 2026 - 8:32 pm

Lawrence mayor asks environmental board to prioritize; board champions clean energy ordinance

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A Lawrence advisory board and the mayor negotiated a vision for city sustainability initiatives Thursday as board members pushed for an energy benchmarking policy and a clean energy ordinance.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 25, 2026 - 10:30 pm

Douglas County Commission approves limited tenant eviction defense pilot program

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Following months of tense discourse about tenant right to counsel, Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 for a pilot program that will grant some tenants facing eviction access to legal representation.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 6, 2026 - 12:05 pm

For a welcoming adult choir in Lawrence, singing brings connections, joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Crescendo, an adult choir in Lawrence with a “come one, come all” attitude, wants every voice to shine, regardless of musical experience. They’ll showcase their harmonies at an upcoming concert with a local children’s choir.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts March 5, 2026 - 12:11 pm

Some transgender folks in Lawrence balance uncertainty, resistance in face of new bathroom bill

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Some local transgender folks are balancing fear, uncertainty and resilience as public agencies in Lawrence scramble to understand how to enforce Kansas’ new anti-trans bathroom legislation.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Business February 28, 2026 - 1:31 pm

Lawrence to get more fun and games with two new arcades, mini golf

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence folks wondering what to do on a Saturday night will soon have a few more options with two forthcoming arcades and phosphorescent mini golf.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 24, 2026 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence high school students protest ICE detainments

by Cuyler Dunn

A week after ICE detained five people in Lawrence, high school students protested at the corner of Ninth and Massachusetts streets Tuesday, saying the local ICE activity made speaking out even more important.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 19, 2026 - 6:19 pm

Lawrence sober living home expands beds for women in recovery to live with their children, build tenacity

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A renovated historical home in Lawrence has joined Cardinal Housing Network’s transitional housing options for women recovering from substance use, this time allowing residents to live with their children.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.

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    Free State High School launching hall of fame to commemorate 30 years; nominations open
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    Free State High School launching hall of fame to commemorate 30 years; nominations open
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    Kansas Legislature imposes overhaul of state nursing board, voids 20 years of disciplinary actions
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