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Lawrence news December 29, 2025 - 12:26 pm

Kansan returns to the Catholic Church as the state’s first woman priest

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Tina Thompson found a different way to be Catholic. She said she is the first Roman Catholic Woman Priest in Kansas, but she is one of hundreds of women Catholic priests around the world.

Environment December 28, 2025 - 11:16 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026

by Ken Lassman

Look closely: all those little black dots in the beautiful blue sky are robins. They are a fairly common in Kansas winters, with hundreds or even thousands in a flock.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 28, 2025 - 1:52 pm

Lawrence Public Library dares patrons to be curious with new January reading challenge

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The new year at the Lawrence Public Library will kick off not with a bang, but with a dare that encourages patrons to confront the post-holiday winter doldrums with a reading challenge.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 27, 2025 - 2:42 pm

Sheryl Sanders, champion of stable housing, retires from the Lawrence Community Shelter

by Maya Hodison

Social work is woven into Sheryl Sanders as much as she’s woven into Lawrence. Sanders has retired as one of the longest-tenured Lawrence Community Shelter employees.

State Government December 27, 2025 - 2:37 pm

Kansas governor’s legislative priorities in 2026 center on budget, water and children

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly said developing a budget would be her primary quest for 2026. Other priorities center on water resources and early childhood programs.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures

by Maya Hodison

Rather than a white Christmas, a foggy one prevailed in Lawrence. Temperatures this weekend could reach record highs before dropping again on Sunday.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2025 - 1:46 pm

Reminder: HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: Starting next week, HeadQuarters Kansas will no longer have its direct local phone number, and all crisis hotline calls will need to go to 988.

State News December 26, 2025 - 9:12 am

Kansas is paying millions for a Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park. It’s another STAR bond

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

Bonner Springs is giving more than $200 million of tax incentives for Mattel Adventure Park. City officials say it will boost the local tax revenues. But a public finance expert says the deal will mostly cost the state.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 25, 2025 - 11:21 am

Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition

by Multimedia by Nathan Kramer

Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season.

Arts & Events December 24, 2025 - 10:50 am

Have you seen this painting? Lawrence family hopes to reunite with cherished work of art

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence family is hoping that perhaps by way of a Christmas miracle, they can reunite with a painting they treasured for decades until it was accidentally sold in an estate sale.

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