Skip to the content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Submit news
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Lawrence, US – 47 F
Expand search form
The Lawrence Times
  • Home
    • ALL Latest posts
    • ICYMI
    • Investigations
  • Lawrence
    • Business
      • Restaurants & food
    • Crime & Courts
      • Police blotter
      • The Murder of Tiger Dowdell
      • Who killed Nick Rice?
    • Education
      • Academic excellence
      • Graduation
      • Haskell
      • KU
        • KU Athletics
          • National champs! KU 2022
      • Lawrence K-12 schools
        • Lawrence Public Schools budget
        • Lawrence schools closure news
    • Events
    • Federal fallout
    • Good news
    • Health
    • Homelessness & housing
    • ICYMI
    • Investigations
    • Local government
      • City government
      • County government
      • Election coverage & archives
    • News you can use
    • Public safety
      • Police blotter
    • Sports at LawrenceSports.com
    • Weather
  • State
    • Federal fallout
    • State government
    • World Cup
  • Life
    • Arts & events
    • Events calendar
    • Food
    • Good news
    • Health
    • Kaw Valley Almanac
    • Local history
      • Who killed Nick Rice?
      • The Murder of Tiger Dowdell
    • News you can use
    • Pets of the Week
    • Raven Bestsellers
    • Sports at LawrenceSports.com
    • Views + Moments
    • World Cup
  • Events
    • Community calendar
    • Submit an event
    • Arts & events coverage
  • Obituaries
    • Latest obituaries
    • Submit a free obituary
  • Resources
    • Community resources
    • Contact elected officials
      • Contact Douglas County commissioners
      • Contact Lawrence city commissioners
      • Contact Lawrence school board
      • Contact state & federal legislators
    • Free meals in Lawrence
    • Food pantries in Lawrence
    • Listings
    • Marriages & divorces
    • News you can use
    • Police blotter
    • Real estate transactions
    • Weather
  • Jobs
  • Opinion
    • Send us a letter
    • Letters to the Times
    • Opinion columns
    • Org corner
    • 785 Collective
  • Support & Subscribe
    • Learn more
    • Subscribe now
    • Get our emails
    • Advertise
    • About us
      • Meet the news team
      • Award-winning journalism
      • Work with us
    • Contact us
    • Merch
    • Manage subscription
    • Update billing info
Menu
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 15, 2026 - 1:52 pm

Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Humane Society has taken in three dogs so far this year who were surrendered because their owners were afraid of detainment and deportation. The shelter had never documented cases like this before.

Douglas County/Contributed Photo
Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 5:19 pm

Reminder: Douglas County treasurer’s office to move all services into satellite location from courthouse

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: The Douglas County treasurer’s office will close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse downtown after this week and move all operations to the satellite location on Sixth Street.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 8, 2026 - 8:10 pm

Sanctuary Alliance asks people to call hotline if they spot possible ICE activity in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence-based collective advocating for immigrant rights is asking people to call their rapid response hotline if they spot any potential ICE activity around town.

Lawrence news January 12, 2026 - 5:17 pm

Douglas County treasurer’s office to move services out of courthouse, into satellite location

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County treasurer’s office will soon close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse […]

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 3, 2026 - 6:16 pm

Looking ahead in Lawrence: Here are some key changes coming in 2026

by Mackenzie Clark

From rec center access fees and some transit fares to the many key city positions changing hands and elected offices on voters’ ballots, here are key things Lawrence folks should know going into 2026.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 29, 2025 - 5:57 pm

Here’s how to apply to access Lawrence’s rec centers for free

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence will start charging fees for adults to use recreation centers effective next Monday, but people who have already qualified for certain benefits can now apply for free access.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 1:46 pm

Reminder: HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: Starting next week, HeadQuarters Kansas will no longer have its direct local phone number, and all crisis hotline calls will need to go to 988.

Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 22, 2025 - 5:14 pm

Trash pickup delayed, free parking and more info for Christmas and New Year’s in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.

Arts & Events December 18, 2025 - 9:31 pm

Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition

by Lawrence Times

Though the owners of a beloved holiday home have retired, there are plenty aglow this year to keep us inspired.

Business December 16, 2025 - 10:02 am

‘Lawrence 2026’ launches website for World Cup info

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence area’s unified command to prep for the World Cup is now dubbed “Lawrence 2026,” and the group has launched a website to share information about plans with residents and visitors.

Posts navigation

1 2 … 17 Next

Top Posts & Pages

  • Haskell’s spring Welcome Back Powwow draws hundreds
    Haskell’s spring Welcome Back Powwow draws hundreds
  • Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment
    Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment
  • Landlord-friendly bill would roll back Lawrence’s protections for low-income renters
    Landlord-friendly bill would roll back Lawrence’s protections for low-income renters
  • Kansas governor vetoes ‘bathroom bill’ aimed at transgender people
    Kansas governor vetoes ‘bathroom bill’ aimed at transgender people
  • K-10 ramps in west Lawrence to close through May
    K-10 ramps in west Lawrence to close through May

Get our newsletters

Never miss a story. Sign up for our emails.


Today in Lawrence

See more

Quick links

  • ALL Latest posts
  • Community resources
  • Contact us
  • Events
  • Job listings
  • Support & subscribe
Support the Times

Follow us

More information

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Submit news

Paid supporter accounts

  • Update your account
  • Update your billing info
  • Your profile

Current Top Posts

  • Haskell’s spring Welcome Back Powwow draws hundreds
    Haskell’s spring Welcome Back Powwow draws hundreds
  • Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment
    Lawrence Humane Society takes in pets surrendered because owners fear deportation, detainment
  • Landlord-friendly bill would roll back Lawrence’s protections for low-income renters
    Landlord-friendly bill would roll back Lawrence’s protections for low-income renters
  • Kansas governor vetoes ‘bathroom bill’ aimed at transgender people
    Kansas governor vetoes ‘bathroom bill’ aimed at transgender people
  • K-10 ramps in west Lawrence to close through May
    K-10 ramps in west Lawrence to close through May
  • Ahead of World Cup, Lawrence advocates to share how to spot, prevent human trafficking
    Ahead of World Cup, Lawrence advocates to share how to spot, prevent human trafficking
  • Prosecutors lay out evidence against teens charged in Hawk shooting; murder charge against one dropped
    Prosecutors lay out evidence against teens charged in Hawk shooting; murder charge against one dropped

The Lawrence Times

Copyright © 2026 The Lawrence Times.

The Lawrence Times is a Lawrence, Kansas owned and operated publication covering key news and providing important information for the Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas, community.

We operate without a paywall so that everyone can read our coverage, regardless of ability to pay. Please click here to support us if you are able.

The Times is a proud “aspiring entrepreneur” member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers.

We are happy to consider individual requests to republish content; however, no content from this site may be republished without express permission.

Close Menu