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Health August 20, 2025 - 8:07 pm

Douglas County has need for tenant-landlord education, tenant right to counsel, presenters tell commission

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As Douglas County commissioners reviewed eviction prevention methods, presenters identified a need for greater public education on tenant-landlord issues, while representatives from Lawrence Tenants called for tenant right to counsel.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 20, 2025 - 5:59 pm

Lawrence Parks and Rec board member resigns, urges city to review how it uses advisory boards

by Mackenzie Clark

A longtime member of Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has stepped down, citing among many concerns that she felt the board’s recommendation against the city charging fees to use rec centers has been effectively buried.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 18, 2025 - 7:21 pm

A sneak peek at ‘Americans’: Smithsonian exhibit in Lawrence will confront depictions of Native Americans

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A traveling Smithsonian exhibit opening this weekend at the Watkins will provide a looking glass for issues of Native representation that hit as close to home as Haskell and Arrowhead Stadium.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education August 18, 2025 - 4:29 pm

KU stadium donation doesn’t change Lawrence city commissioners’ stance on tax breaks; some faculty members voice concerns

by Cuyler Dunn

When Lawrence city commissioners voted to offer KU up to $94.6M in tax incentives last week for the Gateway District, at least three of five were not aware of a $300M donation that would be announced hours later. Some faculty members have concerns about the project.

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Lawrence news August 13, 2025 - 6:47 pm

Lawrence gymnast, 14, named to Junior Women’s National Team

by Maya Hodison

Aspiring to take the 2028 Summer Olympics stage, 14-year-old gymnast Aulya Daniels, of Lawrence, has made the Junior Women’s National Team.

Lawrence news August 11, 2025 - 7:32 pm

Lawrence Parks & Rec board members vote 4-3 to voice firm stance against fees to use rec centers

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence’s Parks and Rec Advisory Board voted 4-3 to make a stronger statement to the city commission against a proposal to implement fees for residents to use Lawrence’s recreation centers.

Crime & Courts August 11, 2025 - 5:33 pm

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy loses certification for lying about crash location

by Mackenzie Clark

A former deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has lost his law enforcement certification for lying about the location of a crash in which he was driving a county vehicle. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 8, 2025 - 6:05 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on tax incentives for KU stadium project; neighbors and an expert have concerns

by Cuyler Dunn

As Lawrence city commissioners prepare to vote on a massive tax incentive package for KU’s Gateway Project, neighbors say a required community input process was not completed, and an expert says STAR bonds can be a gamble.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 6, 2025 - 10:16 am

Lawrence community members ask city commission to reconsider police camera integration program

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 20 public commenters railed against Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night for approving a camera integration program the police department rolled out last month without public input. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 5, 2025 - 7:12 pm

Schumm, Polian, Littlejohn and Courtney advance in Lawrence City Commission primary election

by Lawrence Times

Bob Schumm, Kristine Polian, Bart Littlejohn and Mike Courtney will face off for two Lawrence City Commission seats in the Nov. 4 general election.

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