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August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment March 6, 2026 - 9:23 am

City of Lawrence compost facility reopening for the season

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence’s compost facility is set to open for the season on Saturday, March 7.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 21, 2026 - 2:25 pm

Lawrence bike collective aims to make cycling affordable, teach repair skills

by Logan Pierson

A local bicycle collective called Lawrence Community Cycles is not only a place to buy or earn a repaired bicycle — it’s also a community hub that aims to teach people how to fix their own bikes, and to expand access to cycling.

Lawrence Life February 20, 2026 - 9:08 am

Local resources available to help Lawrence residents file taxes

by Logan Pierson

Free local helpers and resources are available to help Lawrencians navigate the 2026 tax season, including services intended for older people and Spanish speakers.

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.

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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.

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