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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education August 27, 2025 - 3:52 pm

KU faculty union rallies in front of chancellor’s office

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 100 supporters of KU’s faculty union lined the stairs outside Wescoe Hall on Wednesday to chant across Jayhawk Boulevard toward Chancellor Douglas Girod’s office: “Girod, Girod, you’re one year late. When will you negotiate?”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education August 27, 2025 - 2:32 pm

Nonpartisan forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates

by Lawrence Times

A nonpartisan civic forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates and their platforms in advance of the Nov. 4 general election.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Health August 26, 2025 - 5:16 pm

More Narcan vending machines installed in Lawrence to expand access to lifesaving medicine

by Lawrence Times

A grant that was initially meant to establish one more free Narcan vending machine will now support eight machines around Lawrence, and the first three were installed this week.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 26, 2025 - 3:45 pm

Sunflower season returns; farms near Lawrence welcome visitors

by Lawrence Times

Sunflower fields are abloom in Douglas County at Grinter Farms and Hunsinger Sunflower Patch. Neither farm charges admission, but both welcome donations.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 26, 2025 - 2:44 pm

City of Lawrence seeking feedback on draft affordable housing incentives policy

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is seeking community feedback on a draft policy that details how the city will define and invest in affordable housing projects, what criteria developers must meet and more.

Lawrence Life August 26, 2025 - 1:05 pm

Lawrence Humane Pets of the Week: These fee-waived dogs are still looking for homes after Clear the Shelter Day

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

More than a dozen dogs will have their adoption fees waived for the rest of the month following a successful Clear the Shelter Day at the Lawrence Humane Society over the weekend.

Education August 25, 2025 - 9:34 pm

Lawrence school board tables adoption of esports

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday requested to know more about esports, including costs, before adopting it as a middle and high school activity.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 25, 2025 - 4:01 pm

Paper Plains Zine Fest to return with 3 days of programming

by Lawrence Times

The Paper Plains Zine Fest will return to Lawrence this weekend with workshops, a cat-themed hangout, an art fair and more.

State Government August 25, 2025 - 3:58 pm

Kansas House speaker wants to slash $200M from state budget, target Medicaid for cuts

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins said the 2026 Legislature would strive to slash $200 million from the state government’s budget and seek to reduce expenditures on the Medicaid program delivering health care to low-income adults and children.

Environment August 24, 2025 - 8:38 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 25-31, 2025

by Ken Lassman

Controlled summer burns are hotter and more effective in pushing back woody plants from prairie remnants.

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