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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts August 8, 2026 - 2:57 pm

How to get help from Douglas County’s Tenant Eviction Defense pilot program

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Douglas County’s Tenant Eviction Defense pilot program has served 37 people since launching in June, and the legal service providers running it are taking more support requests from renters facing eviction.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Health August 7, 2026 - 11:52 am

Health department offers family planning services in Douglas County again

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health department has started offering expanded reproductive healthcare options again, including annual family planning exams, contraception counseling and Nexplanon placement and removal.

Education August 1, 2026 - 2:56 pm

When school starts in Lawrence Public Schools and more to know for 2026-27

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, when breaks are scheduled, school supply lists and more for the 2026-27 school year.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 1, 2026 - 2:44 pm

Reminder: Lawrence’s electronics recycling day coming up

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: The City of Lawrence’s annual electronics recycling event is coming up, and it will be hosted at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2026 - 11:03 am

Lawrence workshops to guide first-time homebuyers, advise on renters’ rights

by Courtney Lane

Two free workshops coming up at the Lawrence Public Library will help residents navigate from renting to buying housing.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 22, 2026 - 10:29 am

Some Lawrence Transit routes, schedules to change; SafeRide to return

by Lawrence Times

Some Lawrence Transit schedule and route changes, as part of an annual review process, will take effect Saturday, Aug. 1. Also, SafeRide is set to return to KU.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food July 9, 2026 - 3:50 pm

Get help applying for SNAP benefits at these events, plus more summer food support

by Lawrence Times

Extension Master Food Volunteers host regular sessions to help Douglas County folks apply for SNAP. Here is their July schedule, plus more summer food support.

Crime & Courts July 9, 2026 - 12:58 pm

Kansans can now seek to expunge evictions via online portal

by Lawrence Times

A new online portal allows people in Kansas to file motions asking the court to remove their eviction records.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 7, 2026 - 6:35 pm

Save the date: Lawrence’s electronics recycling day coming up

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence’s annual electronics recycling event is coming up, and it will be hosted at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this year.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 1, 2026 - 3:31 pm

Where to cool off in Lawrence during this week’s extreme heat

by Courtney Lane

With Lawrence facing an extreme heat warning for the remainder of the week, folks in town should take precautions and make use of local cooling resources.

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