Kansas governor’s legislative priorities in 2026 center on budget, water and children
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
Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures
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
Reminder: HeadQuarters Kansas to transition to 988 number only, phase out local phone line
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.
Kansas is paying millions for a Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park. It’s another STAR bond
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
Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition
Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season.
Have you seen this painting? Lawrence family hopes to reunite with cherished work of art
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.
Some Kansas City residents are upset by the Chiefs’ planned move. For others, ‘it’ll still be home’
The news on Monday that the Kansas City football team is moving across the state line drew excitement from Kansas public officials and disappointment from Missouri’s.
As more states pass proof of citizenship laws, report points to Kansas as cautionary tale
Kansas’ failed proof of citizenship law could serve as a cautionary tale for Congress and other states just beginning to craft similar voting restrictions, a report found.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Some 9th Street businesses weigh in on how road closure is affecting their bottom lines
Business trends are fluctuating for two restaurants and a retail store on Ninth Street this holiday season as they navigate the new normal of a long-term road closure for a major city project.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: This holiday, have some warm Coco by the fire
A lucky adopter can celebrate the holidays with a warm Coco by the fire.
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