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Lawrence news October 14, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve $57.5M for second phase of city’s municipal services campus

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a maximum price of $57.5 million for phase 2 of the Municipal Services and Operations campus under construction on the eastern edge of town for an estimated total of $130.1 million.

Lawrence news October 14, 2025 - 5:31 pm

City of Lawrence planning website redesign, seeking resident feedback

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is asking residents for feedback on its website’s navigation, design and accessibility features ahead of a site redesign.

State Government October 14, 2025 - 5:05 pm

Kansas Young Republicans group now inactive after racist chat messages get exposed

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

The Kansas GOP said the Kansas Young Republicans organization is inactive as of Tuesday after leaked messages showed the group’s leaders making racist and antisemitic remarks.

Lawrence Life October 14, 2025 - 3:28 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: For Coraline, the best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Pet of the Week Coraline might be more jazzed about pumpkin spice season than anyone, thanks to her love of snow and wearing sweaters.

Health October 14, 2025 - 2:27 pm

Kansas health, agriculture officials warn about presence of invasive Asian longhorned tick

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas officials issued a public notice after testing confirmed the invasive Asian longhorned tick was identified in Franklin County and posed an emerging threat to animal and human health.

State Government October 14, 2025 - 1:06 pm

Kansas redistricting ‘hellscape’ and presumed special session get spotlight in Johnson County forum

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Castle Brazil sat alone Monday night in the back of a church sanctuary in Lenexa as he processed the “insane” revelations about Republican plans for a special session on redistricting. Legislators could vote on new congressional maps as soon as Nov. 7.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 14, 2025 - 12:46 pm

Albert Wilson will not be compensated in wrongful conviction case, judge rules

by Mackenzie Clark

A judge has ruled that Albert Wilson, whose conviction in a Lawrence rape case was overturned, is not entitled to compensation under the state’s wrongful conviction statute. The judge did not rule on whether Wilson was actually innocent.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 13, 2025 - 7:06 pm

No Kings protest against Trump administration coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence residents can join the national wave of No Kings protesters throughout Kansas with a local demonstration this weekend.

Lawrence news October 13, 2025 - 6:50 pm

Lawrence Parks & Rec Board discussion on rec center fees, pool renovations delayed

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board tabled conversations about rec center fee implementation and Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations after the October monthly meeting was canceled.

Crime & Courts October 13, 2025 - 10:21 am

Kansas judges, attorneys weigh ‘fragmented’ remote court proceedings as Supreme Court seeks change

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Legal Services relies on remote court appearances in 22 counties in the southwest part of the state after losing its only attorney in the region in August. However, some judges refuse to allow virtual hearings or appearances.

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