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Lawrence Life January 21, 2026 - 2:17 pm

The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Jan. 21, 2026 (Sponsored post)

by Lawrence Community

“Lawrence readers have kicked off the new year by supporting local authors, learning local histories, checking out what’s hot and finding books to help out with their new year’s resolutions,” the Raven Book Store writes of the latest bestsellers.

Crime & Courts January 21, 2026 - 9:59 am

Teens accused in Hawk shooting appear in court; one seeking immunity

by Mackenzie Clark

Two teens who are charged in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday at the Hawk appeared in court Wednesday morning, and one of their attorneys said he plans to file a motion for immunity from prosecution.

Lawrence news January 20, 2026 - 7:57 pm

Lawrence City Commission asks about immigration, schools’ involvement and more in World Cup prep

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners asked about ICE raid concerns, Haskell’s involvement and more with preparation for the World Cup coming up this summer.

Jason Wang/Contributed photo
Arts & Events January 20, 2026 - 5:51 pm

Artist invites Lawrence community members to leave their mark on ceramics for arts center exhibition

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

In the antiseptic age of AI and ChatGPT, Jason Wang has devised a tactile method to remind Lawrencians of their authenticity, messiness and capacity for human connection.

Education January 20, 2026 - 4:13 pm

Lawrence Junior Youth, Youth of the Year to be selected at a single ceremony

by Lawrence Times

Judges will select the 2026 Lawrence Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year in a joint ceremony next week when candidates deliver speeches to family, friends and community members.

State Government January 20, 2026 - 2:46 pm

Kansas judge rebukes AG Kris Kobach in gender marker case, issues symbolic $1 fine

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas AG Kris Kobach will pay a symbolic $1 sanction in a case regarding gender marker changes on driver’s licenses because he “should have known” better than to file a motion in a court that did not have jurisdiction.

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Lawrence news January 20, 2026 - 1:35 pm

City of Lawrence asks residents to weigh in on upcoming capital improvement plan

by Lawrence Times

As city staff members start developing the capital improvement plan for 2027-2031, they’re asking residents to submit project requests to help guide the plan’s development.

Education January 20, 2026 - 11:02 am

Kansas adopts faculty workload, post-tenure review system for public universities

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Board of Regents ordered state public universities to implement faculty workload and tenure review policies aiming to bring underperforming professors to remediation, with termination as a potential consequence.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education January 20, 2026 - 9:35 am

Couple donates $1M to construct accessible entrance to KU’s Natural History Museum

by Lawrence Times

A gift of $1 million from KU alumni Jann and Tom Rudkin will fund a new accessible entrance to Dyche Hall, home of the university’s Natural History Museum.

State Government January 20, 2026 - 9:07 am

Projected electricity usage expected to strain Kansas grid unless transmission, generation added

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Projected increases in electricity load growth are as high as 99% by 2035, a data point that pushed regional energy regulators to create a plan to stabilize and expand grid capacity and transmission, a legislative committee learned.

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