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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 6:30 pm

Larsen, Littlejohn share parting words as their city commission terms end

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end Tuesday evening.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 1, 2025 - 6:01 pm

For some Lawrence housing professionals, the fight against chronic homelessness must be trauma-informed

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Some housing professionals, like Angie Bauer with Tenants to Homeowners, say that trauma-informed property management can be critical to keep folks who have experienced chronic homelessness housed.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 29, 2025 - 5:21 pm

Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Dinosaurs, board games, the KC Current and more inspired themes at this year’s Festival of Trees. Here’s a sneak peek at the sights this season.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education November 27, 2025 - 2:10 pm

Free State journalism students, former Lawrence High adviser net national awards

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Several Free State High School students claimed national awards for reporting, photojournalism and design, and a local journalism instructor netted the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for educators.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 20, 2025 - 7:44 pm

Lawrence board again defers approval of markers to honor teens killed by police in 1970

by Mackenzie Clark

A city advisory board has again deferred approving historic markers to pay tribute to Rick “Tiger” Dowdell and Nick Rice, teens who were shot and killed by Lawrence police officers in 1970 — but the end is in sight.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 6, 2025 - 5:17 pm

Delmar Place, new affordable housing for seniors in Lawrence, now complete

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Project partners and Lawrence community members are celebrating the completion of Delmar Place, a new affordable housing development for older people with low incomes.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 2, 2025 - 9:47 am

Lawrence community members at Día de Muertos honor loved ones, pets who have passed

by Nathan Kramer and Mackenzie Clark

Community members gathered at Lawrence’s Día de Muertos event Saturday evening to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed, humans and animals alike.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 12, 2025 - 11:47 am

First annual Kaw Valley Field Day draws families for rural fun

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Community members gathered for music, food, pumpkins and more farm fun Saturday at the first annual Kaw Valley Field Day.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 10, 2025 - 5:31 pm

Judge denies retrial for Topeka man found guilty of murdering Lawrence musician; sentencing delayed

by Maya Hodison

A judge on Friday denied a Topeka man found guilty of first-degree murder his request for a retrial. His sentencing is now set for December.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 10:34 pm

Panel of Lawrence public officials wrestle with free speech in government forums

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals speaking during a panel Monday identified trends they say disrupt the public discourse necessary to make progress.

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