Lawrence Democrats take aim at Kansas Republican’s congressional seat
A pair of Democrats from Lawrence with personal grievances about the Trump administration are challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann for his 1st District seat.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City employee shoots, kills alleged intruder at Lawrence City Hall
An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday morning at Lawrence City Hall, according to police.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 5-11, 2026
This cardinal brings a little color and entertainment to the new year. It’s not too late to set up a bird feeder; it might take some time for the birds to find it, but word travels fast.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Looking ahead in Lawrence: Here are some key changes coming in 2026
From rec center access fees and some transit fares to the many key city positions changing hands and elected offices on voters’ ballots, here are key things Lawrence folks should know going into 2026.
A Kansas nuclear engineering program is back and students are quickly signing up
This past semester, K-State relaunched the nuclear engineering major that it discontinued in 1996. It has already attracted more than 50 students.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Free Lawrence concert to pay tribute to early 2000s indie rock
Indie rock music of the early 2000s will carry into 2026 at a free downtown Lawrence concert.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Dirty Dough in west Lawrence closes
Dirty Dough, a gourmet cookie shop in west Lawrence, has announced its closure after two years.
Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves experts grappling with possible revenue drain, massive unknowns
Moving the Chiefs to Kansas will spur economic development, but the complexity and lack of details about the deal make it difficult to determine what taxpayers will ultimately pay.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Out and about in Lawrence: Folks part with 2025, describe the year in one word
We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
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