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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 30, 2026 - 8:07 pm

Young artists of Van Go, community celebrate new mural at downtown Lawrence bridal shop

by Nathan Kramer & Mackenzie Clark

Community members gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the latest mural by the young artists of Van Go. The mural now decorates a wall of J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting in downtown Lawrence. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 30, 2026 - 5:55 pm

Fatal shooting at Hawk stemmed from argument with bar staff, Lawrence police allege

by Cuyler Dunn

A confrontation at the Hawk, a popular bar near KU’s campus, escalated from a dispute with bar staff members to gunfire that killed an 18-year-old and left a 16-year-old critically injured, court records show.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 30, 2026 - 9:51 am

Students of Lawrence schools to perform in annual Ovation! talent show

by Lawrence Times

The 10th annual Ovation! talent show, set for Sunday, will highlight Lawrence Public Schools’ young singers, dancers, musicians and more.

State Government January 29, 2026 - 5:09 pm

Kansas Democrats tout bill requiring ICE to display IDs, shed masks and forego warrantless searches

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A coalition of Kansas House Democrats urged passage of a bill requiring ICE agents operating in Kansas to forego warrantless raids, undergo a law enforcement training program and clearly identify themselves in public.

Arts & Events January 29, 2026 - 4:42 pm

John Green passion rages on as KU Reads prepares for spring events

by Lawrence Times

John Green fever will continue to sweep Lawrence with KU Reads’ spring slate of events themed around the author’s essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 29, 2026 - 4:07 pm

Lawrence forum expands on ways to improve accessibility in arts

by Hannah Loub

Folks involved in Lawrence’s arts scene during a forum Wednesday came up with ways beyond audio description that they can incorporate accessibility into the arts for people who are blind or visually impaired. 

State Government January 28, 2026 - 10:14 pm

‘This bill spits on basic human decency’: Kansas Legislature passes bathroom ban without hearing

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The GOP-led Kansas House and Senate on Wednesday suspended rules to approve a “bathroom bill” targeting transgender people after House Democrats delayed passage by six hours.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 28, 2026 - 7:56 pm

‘War is hell’: 102-year-old Lawrence WWII veteran speaks so history isn’t forgotten

by Cuyler Dunn

Nate Ericson, a Lawrence resident who turned 102 this month, says he thinks people need a reminder of what he learned eight decades ago in the Battle of the Bulge: “War is hell.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 28, 2026 - 2:31 pm

Community invited to open house on completing the Lawrence Loop; online comment form open

by Lawrence Times

As a city planning team works to complete the Lawrence Loop of connected trails, the Bike Plan Steering Committee will solicit feedback from community members in an open house.

Lawrence Life January 28, 2026 - 12:44 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Loverboy Zissou seeks adopter to prevent his first shelter anniversary

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

It’s natural to reflect on love and relationships with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, but Pet of the Week Zissou is looking to stave off a major anniversary with the Lawrence Humane Society.

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