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Lawrence news September 3, 2025 - 7:09 pm

Freedom’s Frontier, preserver of Kansas and Missouri history, spared by release of federal funding

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Freedom’s Frontier has received the half-million dollars the federal government held hostage for six months, ensuring the organization can continue for another year to preserve the story of the struggle for freedom through historic sites across Kansas and Missouri.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education September 3, 2025 - 3:08 pm

Bathroom policies at Lawrence High School interrupt learning, keep students from accessing toilets

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence High School administrators instituted mass bathroom closures to address behaviors like vaping and skipping class, but these policies are backfiring as kids lose learning time and struggle to find a toilet when they need one.

Arts & Events September 3, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Lawrence community members invited to help paint street mural

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence neighbors are welcome to help bring a street mural to life this weekend near the Lawrence Community Nursery School.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 11:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission adding items to 2026 budget as final approval looms

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday heard from dozens about the 2026 budget, which will raise property taxes. They asked to add items during a conversation reminiscent of others in recent months, but now final budget approval is coming in two weeks.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 10:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 2, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 2, 2025 - 9:19 pm

Lawrence pups go for a dip at Pooch Plunge

by August Rudisell

As Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center wound down for the season Tuesday, wet tails wagged with joy. Doggos got to go for a swim at the annual Pooch Plunge.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 7:25 pm

Row house project at 700 New Hampshire will move forward after Lawrence City Commission vote

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have approved a site plan for 15 row houses along an edge of the former Borders parking lot near 7th and New Hampshire streets in downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 2, 2025 - 4:26 pm

Man charged with second-degree murder in Lawrence woman’s death

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence man was formally charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Jina Reyes.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Lawrence police share names of motorcyclists killed in recent crashes

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence police on Tuesday provided the names of two men killed in separate motorcycle crashes in August.

Lawrence Life September 2, 2025 - 12:30 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Shaka Khan is ready to love a family with kids through the fire, to the limit

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Shaka Khan, a 6-year-old pit bull, is shaping up to be a loving and undemanding nanny dog for a family with kids of any age.

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