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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 4, 2026 - 11:28 am

Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft

by Mackenzie Clark

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
Lawrence news January 3, 2026 - 6:16 pm

Looking ahead in Lawrence: Here are some key changes coming in 2026

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Education January 3, 2026 - 3:01 pm

A Kansas nuclear engineering program is back and students are quickly signing up

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service

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
Arts & Events January 2, 2026 - 4:33 pm

Free Lawrence concert to pay tribute to early 2000s indie rock

by Lawrence Times

Indie rock music of the early 2000s will carry into 2026 at a free downtown Lawrence concert.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business January 2, 2026 - 12:45 pm

Dirty Dough in west Lawrence closes

by Maya Hodison

Dirty Dough, a gourmet cookie shop in west Lawrence, has announced its closure after two years.

State News January 2, 2026 - 10:17 am

Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves experts grappling with possible revenue drain, massive unknowns

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

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
Lawrence Life January 1, 2026 - 2:08 pm

Out and about in Lawrence: Folks part with 2025, describe the year in one word

by Maya Hodison

We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.

Lawrence news December 31, 2025 - 8:25 pm

Lawrence Times news team highlights some key work from 2025

by Lawrence Times

As 2025 draws to a close, our news team has reflected on another year dedicated to fearless local news that holds people in power accountable, informs voters, chronicles the community’s ups and downs and so much more.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business December 31, 2025 - 5:54 pm

Empire Bar & Billiards to move after decadelong tenure; new concept to fill old location

by Lawrence Times

Empire Bar & Billiards announced Wednesday that the pool hall will move locations this week, and its old spot will host a new mystery concept.

Lawrence news December 31, 2025 - 2:11 pm

No injuries reported but 3 people displaced in Lawrence apartment fire

by Lawrence Times

No residents or firefighters were injured but three people were displaced after an apartment fire Tuesday night in Lawrence.

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