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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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 24, 2025 - 2:25 pm

When parking is free, when trash pickup is delayed and more Thanksgiving holiday notes

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info on when parking downtown is free, when trash pickup will be delayed, what’s closed when and more for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 18, 2025 - 4:28 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter will be only local winter shelter; no one will be turned away in emergencies

by Mackenzie Clark

The only option for folks to seek shelter from the cold this winter will be the Lawrence Community Shelter, the city has announced, and the city says no one will be turned away in an emergency despite the new residency policy.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food November 14, 2025 - 5:42 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market protein bucks program extended to anyone in need

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Farmers Market is offering anyone in need a $25 credit to spend on protein.

Lawrence news November 1, 2025 - 12:35 pm

Meet the 2025 candidates for Lawrence City Commission; Election Day is Tuesday

by Lawrence Times

Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s an updated questionnaire for voters to get to know the four Lawrence City Commission candidates, including their answers to new questions we asked them this week.

Lawrence news October 22, 2025 - 11:57 am

Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement to collect unused and expired medications

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Lawrence Police Department will soon collect expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications from the public for safe disposal.

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