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Lawrence news December 12, 2025 - 4:08 pm

Tennessee Street to reopen in Old West Lawrence; Iowa Street to get finishing touches

by Lawrence Times

Although some major construction projects in Lawrence are ongoing and will be for months to come, two key streets are close to reopening.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Health December 12, 2025 - 2:11 pm

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health launches new board for suicide prevention

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 11, 2025 - 8:04 pm

Lawrence school district para had unlawful relationship with student, court documents allege

by Maya Hodison

A former paraeducator in the Lawrence school district carried out an inappropriate relationship with a middle schooler, and in one instance touched the student against his will, court documents allege.

Lawrence news December 11, 2025 - 6:36 pm

End of construction on Iowa Street is in sight; road to fully reopen next week

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence motorists may have noticed four open lanes on Iowa Street Thursday after almost a year of construction work. There are still a few finishing touches to be made, but the city will fully open the street next week.

Kaydi Rudisell
Lawrence news December 11, 2025 - 6:09 pm

City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.

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Lawrence news December 11, 2025 - 3:19 pm

HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line

by Lawrence Times

HeadQuarters Kansas has been reachable at 841-2345 for decades. At the end of this year, that will no longer be the case, and all calls will need to go to 988.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 11, 2025 - 11:36 am

KU student art sale to offer creative gifts in an abundance of art forms

by Lawrence Times

It’s hard to say what forms of art won’t be available at an upcoming KU student art sale, which will offer a comprehensive array of goodies for winter and holiday shoppers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 11, 2025 - 11:19 am

Winter Inclusive Market to return this weekend; Phoenix Awards set for Sunday

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s third annual Winter Inclusive Market is coming up this weekend, and on Sunday it will feature the Phoenix Awards ceremony, honoring six local artists.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 10, 2025 - 8:54 pm

Community members explore options for North Lawrence at open house

by Cuyler Dunn

Community members at a North Lawrence Corridor Study open house Wednesday expressed excitement at investment and infrastructure upgrades but also stressed the importance of protecting the core culture of the neighborhood. 

Lawrence news December 10, 2025 - 8:24 pm

Lawrence’s affordable housing board hopes to consider students, funding and more in forthcoming study

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board members today identified topics they hope to see addressed in an upcoming housing study, from the university student rental market to new ways to fund housing initiatives.

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