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Crime & Courts November 20, 2025 - 10:11 am

Families of transgender Kansas teens want to overturn ban on gender affirming care for minors

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

The families of two transgender teens are asking a Douglas County judge to temporarily block the ban on gender-affirming care. That would allow young Kansans to resume hormone therapies and other treatments.

Lawrence news November 19, 2025 - 8:17 pm

Save the date to participate in a city-run debate on housing in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Save the date: The City of Lawrence will soon host a public debate for residents to contemplate and discuss the prompt “Lawrence is doing enough to be a place where there is housing for all.”

Community Voices November 19, 2025 - 7:45 pm

Tom Harper: La Prima Tazza celebrating 35 years serving Lawrence (Column)

by Tom Harper

For 35 years, La Prima Tazza has functioned as a coffee shop, community gathering place and a “little tugboat” helping Liberty Hall move forward in the turbulent waters of Massachusetts Street, Tom Harper writes in this column.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts November 19, 2025 - 5:40 pm

Students allege open records violations in amended lawsuit against Lawrence school district’s AI surveillance

by Cuyler Dunn

A group of current and former Lawrence high school students added claims to their lawsuit against the Lawrence school district over its use of an AI monitoring software, alleging open records violations and arguing the district’s switch to a new software does not absolve it of the claims. 

Lawrence Life November 19, 2025 - 4:28 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Hamburger Mary is ready for a family to gobble up her cuteness, snuggles

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Puppies do not linger long at the Lawrence Humane Society, but Hamburger Mary can’t get adopted, and it’s not her fault.

Business November 19, 2025 - 10:25 am

This Lawrence diner owner says she’ll have to go without health insurance if federal subsidies end

by Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga, Kansas News Service

Meg Heriford of Ladybird Diner said as a small business owner, tax subsidies offered through the marketplace help make health insurance a possibility for her. But that may change.

State Government November 18, 2025 - 5:52 pm

Kansas doesn’t expect penalties over November payout of food program benefits

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas doesn’t expect any problems after paying out full SNAP benefits on Nov. 7, the day before the USDA ordered states to “undo” paying the benefits.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 18, 2025 - 4:28 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter will be only local winter shelter; no one will be turned away in emergencies

by Mackenzie Clark

The only option for folks to seek shelter from the cold this winter will be the Lawrence Community Shelter, the city has announced, and the city says no one will be turned away in an emergency despite the new residency policy.

Education November 18, 2025 - 2:26 pm

Douglas County elections office confirms results of Lawrence school board, city commission elections

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Douglas County Elections Office has certified the results of the 2025 election, with no changes to the winners of the Lawrence City Commission election and confirmation of a school board seat that had been too close to call.

Arts & Events November 18, 2025 - 2:17 pm

Lawrence groups to hold public meeting about plans for Cameron’s Bluff trail system

by Lawrence Times

Friends of Lawrence Area Trails on Wednesday will host a public meeting to share details about Cameron’s Bluff, a new trail system, park and open space in development in Lawrence.

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