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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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business January 19, 2026 - 5:50 pm

New Lawrence birthing center, nearing completion, aims to offer personalized care

by Maya Hodison

A new birthing center in Lawrence will combine two midwifery practices under one roof to offer holistic care to locals wanting a natural birth.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 19, 2026 - 4:01 pm

Van Go’s Lawrence youth artists to unveil new mural at J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting

by Lawrence Times

Youth artists employed by Van Go will reveal their latest mural commission during a ribbon cutting Friday at J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Community Voices January 19, 2026 - 11:17 am

Tom Harper: Lawrence volunteers craft a story we need right now (Column)

by Tom Harper

Kim Brook brings the supplies and encouragement for Lawrence volunteers to come together and create hundreds of handmade valentines for Meals on Wheels recipients, Tom Harper writes in this column.

Environment January 19, 2026 - 12:32 am

Kaw Valley Almanac for Jan. 19-25, 2026

by Ken Lassman

This eagle is walking, looking to do a little fishing if it can get around the ice. This week, for most of Kansas, temperatures will be above freezing, which is good for tapping tree sap but not for skating.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 18, 2026 - 4:40 pm

Lawrence police release some additional info on teen killed in shooting at the Hawk

by Lawrence Times

The teen killed in a shooting at a Lawrence bar early Saturday was 18-year-old Aidan Knowles, according to police.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business January 18, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Downtown Lawrence to welcome a baby boutique, bid farewell to a pizza joint and more updates

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Downtown Lawrence is welcoming a new baby boutique and recently lost a pizza place, and a coffee shop is doubling down on its brick and mortar location after closing its mobile trailer.

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