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Lawrence news November 5, 2025 - 3:14 pm

What to know about Lawrence rec center access fees

by Mackenzie Clark

Fees to access City of Lawrence recreation centers will go into effect in January. The city on Wednesday released more information about the fees and announced upcoming info sessions.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 5, 2025 - 12:46 pm

Lawrence parade, ceremony and more to honor veterans

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Veterans Day Parade will return Saturday to honor those who have served, and more events and free meals are planned in the coming week. 

State Government November 4, 2025 - 10:47 pm

Kansas House speaker waves white flag on special session as congresswoman considers Senate run

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins acknowledged Tuesday that he didn’t gather enough support from his Republican caucus to force a special session on Friday as planned.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Newcomers win Lawrence City Commission race; incumbents hold 2 school board seats

by Lawrence Times

Newcomers Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian won the race for Lawrence City Commission, and incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones held strong to their Lawrence school board seats Tuesday night. The third school board seat was too close to call.

Business November 4, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Costco’s proposal to open Lawrence store with gas pumps, tire center and food court under city review

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Costco has filed plans to open a full-service store with many of its classic amenities south of Rock Chalk Park, and the site proposal is now under administrative review by City of Lawrence staff.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence voters weigh incumbency vs. ‘fresh blood’

by Maya Hodison

Though some Lawrence voters at the polls Tuesday pushed against the potential return of current and past public officials, others preferred those with experience.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 4, 2025 - 3:20 pm

Workshop attendees dispel notions of man vs. nature during visit to remnant prairie in Douglas County

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A remnant prairie in Douglas County played host to a creative writing workshop Monday, where attendees learned that less than 1% of untouched prairie remains in the area.

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Arts & Events November 4, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Haskell Greenhouse invites community to harvest sunchokes, join soup workshop

by Lawrence Times

The Haskell Greenhouse will host a sunchoke harvest and soup-making workshop open to the community this weekend.

Lawrence Life November 4, 2025 - 1:19 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Petunia is fresh as a daisy, has a large cuddle quota

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Petunia, a 3-year-old pit bull, is ready for a life like a bed of roses, and she’s the pup for someone wanting an emotionally attached companion.

State Government November 3, 2025 - 6:24 pm

Kansas food assistance recipients set to receive partial payment — but no one knows when

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

It’s unclear how a federal judge’s order forcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release food program funds by Wednesday will affect Kansas recipients, state leaders said.

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