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Lawrence news February 19, 2026 - 8:53 am

Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 18, 2026 - 6:16 pm

Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County

by Cuyler Dunn

Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies. 

Lawrence news February 18, 2026 - 4:47 pm

Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The upcoming World Cup prompted Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in Douglas and two other counties, anticipating effects from four base camps in the Kansas City-area.

State Government February 18, 2026 - 12:24 pm

Kansas Republicans force transgender bathroom restrictions into law, overriding a veto

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service

Republicans in the Kansas Legislature have forced restrictions on bathroom use by transgender people into state law by overriding the governor’s veto.

via Sanctuary Alliance
Lawrence news February 17, 2026 - 7:09 pm

Lawrence police, Douglas County Sheriff say they had no notice ahead of ICE arrests

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Spokespeople for the Lawrence Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said that neither agency was involved in Tuesday’s ICE sightings and arrests, nor did they know they were coming.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 17, 2026 - 5:29 pm

Lawrence Mardi Gras parade draws energetic crowd

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Mardi Gras parade drew a crowd of energetic and festive paradegoers who sang, danced and cheered their way through downtown Lawrence Tuesday.

State Government February 17, 2026 - 3:58 pm

Kansas Senate overturns governor’s veto of anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Senate overturned Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto on Tuesday, putting the state one step closer to forcing people to use bathrooms in government buildings that match their biological sex at birth.

Education February 17, 2026 - 2:51 pm

Kansas cell phone ban applying to both public and private schools clears House

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Cell phones are one step closer to disappearing from Kansas classrooms after the […]

via Sanctuary Alliance
Lawrence news February 17, 2026 - 12:53 pm

Multiple reports of ICE detainments, sightings in Lawrence; 5 arrests confirmed, advocates say

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence was swept with reports of ICE sightings and arrests Tuesday. Advocates say they’ve confirmed five people were detained.

Lawrence Life February 16, 2026 - 10:10 am

Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride; here’s how to pay

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting next month, and the city will only accept credit card payments.

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  • City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
    City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
  • Kansas property tax system is akin to ‘Titanic that’s hit the iceberg,’ lawmaker says
    Kansas property tax system is akin to ‘Titanic that’s hit the iceberg,’ lawmaker says
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    Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade to return
  • Part of northbound Monterey to close for 2 weeks, plus more traffic updates
    Part of northbound Monterey to close for 2 weeks, plus more traffic updates
  • Kansas House studies bill granting unprecedented administrative autonomy to KU, K-State, and WSU
    Kansas House studies bill granting unprecedented administrative autonomy to KU, K-State, and WSU
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    Kansas champions of administrative reform at public universities offer concessions to calm skeptics
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    Lawrence Arts Center names interim director to permanent position

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