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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.

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Community Voices December 18, 2025 - 6:56 pm

Ken Lassman: Wakarusa River Valley is a key wildlife corridor (Column)

by Ken Lassman

“It is important in the current conversations about developments along the South Lawrence Trafficway … to have a better appreciation of what the Wakarusa Valley represents to the larger community of wildlife,” Ken Lassman writes in this column.

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Arts & Events December 18, 2025 - 5:51 pm

KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 18, 2025 - 12:05 pm

Former Lawrence school speech pathologist charged with child sex crimes will face trial, judge rules

by Maya Hodison

A former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist was bound over for trial on Thursday on charges of child sex crimes against students.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 17, 2025 - 11:52 pm

‘We’re regressing’: Douglas County commissioners again bump tenant right to counsel program to back burner

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Although Douglas County has expressed commitment to tenant right to counsel and has engaged in implementation discussions for months, a majority of county commissioners Wednesday opted instead to have county staff do more research on mediation.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 17, 2025 - 8:53 pm

Planning Commission recommends zoning changes for former Dragon’s Hoard site, Bert Nash housing

by Mackenzie Clark

Planning commissioners gave nods of approval to one zoning request to allow houses to be built at the former Dragon’s Hoard location and another for Bert Nash to construct apartments off Sixth and Rockledge.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 17, 2025 - 4:37 pm

Topeka man sentenced to nearly 52 years in murder of Lawrence musician

by Maya Hodison

A Topeka man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 52 years for the murder of a Lawrence musician, and the victim’s family members said they were grateful for a sense of justice.

Education December 17, 2025 - 1:42 pm

Kansas lawmakers may censor how universities talk about race in classes

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

A state law requires Kansas agencies and universities to eliminate any policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Republican lawmakers are questioning whether they should also regulate the content in college courses.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 16, 2025 - 10:02 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes to keep Community Building open for exercise access on trial basis

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to keep the Community Building open and free to residents for a three-month trial basis once access fees to use the city’s other recreation centers go into effect in January.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 16, 2025 - 6:55 pm

New edition of first volume of ‘Embattled Lawrence’ released

by Maya Hodison

An updated version of “Embattled Lawrence Vol. 1,” an original work detailing history of Lawrence, aims to fill in more gaps than its predecessor.

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