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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Business February 28, 2026 - 1:31 pm

Lawrence to get more fun and games with two new arcades, mini golf

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence folks wondering what to do on a Saturday night will soon have a few more options with two forthcoming arcades and phosphorescent mini golf.

Lawrence news February 27, 2026 - 1:15 pm

ICE agents arrest people in Lawrence and on KU campus, advocates say

by Lawrence Times

ICE agents returned to Lawrence Friday morning and detained people on KU’s campus and elsewhere, according to local immigration advocates. 

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts February 27, 2026 - 11:34 am

Arraignment delayed for former Lawrence school speech pathologist charged with child sex crimes

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Attorneys agreed to delay arraignment and selection of a jury trial date for a former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist facing charges of sex crimes against students.

State News February 27, 2026 - 10:58 am

Kansas Court of Appeals rules CoreCivic can’t house ICE detainees without Leavenworth permit

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

CoreCivic can’t house immigration detainees before reaching an agreement with the city of Leavenworth on reopening its private prison, the Kansas Court of Appeals ruled Friday when it upheld a lower court’s decision.

Lawrence Life February 27, 2026 - 10:31 am

Reminder: Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride

by Lawrence Times

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

Crime & Courts February 27, 2026 - 9:57 am

Trans men file lawsuit over Kansas law that restricts bathroom use and invalidates driver’s licenses

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Two transgender men from Lawrence are suing the state over a new law that invalidates driver’s licenses and restricts bathroom use based on sex assigned at birth, citing numerous constitutional rights and fear of violence.

Environment February 26, 2026 - 8:03 pm

Lawrence advisory board wants to commit city to a climate plan with ‘more teeth’

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will ask the Lawrence City Commission to revise a renewable energy ordinance that city staff members want to instead repeal and replace with a climate neutrality resolution.

State Government February 26, 2026 - 4:51 pm

Transgender Kansans had their IDs invalidated overnight, causing confusion and panic

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

Some transgender Kansans received letters urging them to request new IDs that conflict with their gender identity and presentation, because their current ones are “invalid immediately.” It’s the result of a new law that also regulates which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use.

State Government February 26, 2026 - 3:46 pm

Kansas Senate approves cap on property valuations, despite questions on real tax savings

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to cap property valuation increases at 3%, the first step toward achieving a constitutional change that would need to be approved by voters. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 26, 2026 - 2:47 pm

Douglas County property owners to see value increases of 1-8%

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County appraiser’s office will soon mail out change of value notices, and owners of most residential and commercial properties will see valuation increases of 1% to 8%.

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