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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 11, 2026 - 10:20 am

Motorcade training scheduled in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Area law enforcement and emergency responders will have a motorcade and traffic escort training day in Lawrence on Thursday.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 10, 2026 - 1:04 pm

Southbound bridge into downtown Lawrence has reopened after fire

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Police Department shut down the southbound lanes of the bridge from North Lawrence into downtown for a couple of hours Tuesday following a fire under the bridge.

Lawrence news October 27, 2026 - 5:51 pm

Kansas Turnpike Authority plans expansion of I-70 north and east of Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming project will expand Interstate 70 to six lanes in parts of Douglas and Leavenworth counties and replace two overhead bridges as part of a $136.6 million contract.

Lawrence news October 26, 2026 - 5:21 pm

Section of Bob Billings Parkway to be reduced to one lane; Tennessee Street milling work to begin

by Lawrence Times

A section of Bob Billings Parkway will be reduced to one lane each way, and Tennessee Street is set for milling and asphalt soon as work continues on road projects around Lawrence.

Lawrence news October 16, 2026 - 10:33 am

KDOT launches tool to track snowplows on Kansas highways

by Lawrence Times

An online tool will now allow travelers to track active snowplows on Kansas highways in real time.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2026 - 5:29 pm

City asking Lawrence voters to increase and extend transit sales tax; here’s what to know

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence’s transit director says if residents don’t approve a sales tax increase, the number of city bus routes will shrink, among other changes. Here’s what the increase would cost and more to know about the question on your Nov. 3 ballot.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 10, 2026 - 1:13 pm

Ninth Street work continues, Google Fiber installation underway and more Lawrence traffic updates

by Lawrence Times

Crews continue to make headway on Ninth Street construction. Meanwhile, people in Lawrence should expect closures on Alabama and on West 23rd streets.

Lawrence news October 6, 2026 - 10:40 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves updated bikes plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan that will shape bicycle safety and infrastructure priorities for the next five years.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 5, 2026 - 5:15 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider approving bikes plan, bonds for sewer projects

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving an updated bikes plan and vote on whether to authorize the city to issue bonds to fund about $26.5 million in sewer projects.

Lawrence news October 5, 2026 - 11:03 am

Crews to close ramp to K-10 in southern Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Starting Wednesday, the ramp to westbound Kansas Highway 10 from Iowa Street/U.S. 59 Highway in Lawrence will be closed until late November.

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    Pretzelly brick-and-mortar in Lawrence looks pretty in pink as staff prep for opening day
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    Southbound bridge into downtown Lawrence has reopened after fire
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    Lawrence developer Doug Compton selling several downtown storefronts
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    Lawrence city commissioners voice concerns about camping in wake of fire
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    Pretzelly brick-and-mortar in Lawrence looks pretty in pink as staff prep for opening day
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    Southbound bridge into downtown Lawrence has reopened after fire
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    Kansas had a postpunk revolution; learn about it at this Lawrence event
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